The Deconstructed adidas Rivalry Summer Has Fold-Down Heels

Available now via adidas.com

Matt Varga April 5, 2024

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While the adidas Spezial Pre-Spring 24 showcased the Three Stripes’ willingness to refresh old staples, don’t sleep on their ability to bring the same experimental touch in their mainline. A new formulation, the adidas Rivalry Summer, is inspired by “long Mediterranean nights,” a shoe intended to be simultaneously stylish and easy-on.

The general shape of the adidas Rivalry remains intact, the inextricable two-sided sole unit still front and center. However, this is a major curveball when it comes to construction. Single ply leather leaves its shaggy interior exposed throughout the silhouette, poking through at panel edges and entirely visible inside in lieu of a true sockliner. That section highlights this version’s functionality, with promo images showcasing how it smoothly flips down to allow mule-like easy access. Gold branding accents close out the design, creating a luxe atmosphere when combined with the comprehensive “Night Indigo” colorway.

The adidas Rivalry Summer “Night Indigo” is available now via adidas.com for $120. Additional colorways, including an off-white and all-white version are also up on the site. Our links under “Where To Buy” will take you directly to the product page.

Elsewhere for the Three Stripes, the Master Splinter adidas shoes add another step to the continuing TMNT capsule.

WHERE TO BUY

adidas Rivalry Summer

SKU: IF6281

RETAIL PRICE: $120

RELEASE DATE: Apr 5, 2024

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.