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If there was one sneaker that epitomizes originality, it’s the adidas Superstar. Run-DMC wore them fully unlaced with the padded tongues out and about, defying convention and norms with lace-up footwear. Its white leather upper doubled as an artist’s canvas as drawn-on pairs were the norm. Now, adidas is serving up its icon in a broad variety of styles to serve the Originals community. Keep it OG with white leather, or add some exotic flair with pony-haired uppers.

We’ve all noticed the global movement of footwear trends steering towards even slimmer and even lower profile, so the timing is just right for the emergence of the Tokyo. Inspired by 1970s era running shoes, this women’s model is Spring/Summer ready thanks to its lightweight nylon upper. Go from office to happy hour without skipping a beat.

The original connection from sport heritage to modern style is exemplified by the Taekwondo, a sleek and minimal shoe with its origins in Korean martial arts. This updated model stands out from the pack with its quilted detailing on the toe-box, but it’s got all the ingredients to be the next great hit in the fashion lifestyle scene.

The adidas Gazelle Indoor has proven to be a worthy running-mate to the presidential Samba silhouette. Itself a household name in the world of sneaker fashion, the Gazelle Indoor is still a hot pick particularly if you prefer some added pops of color to your feet. Adidas just dropped a slew of new pickings for Spring and Summer 2025; you’d be hard pressed to find one that doesn’t suit your needs.

The shoe that started the low-profile trend is unapologetically continuing its dominance in 2025. By adhering to impressive color selections and choices of materials,the Samba team at adidas is ensuring its staying power. Our current favorite is the “Collegiate Green” with the grey T-toe; it’s actually a drop from 2023 that adidas decided to bring back for another lap.