Despite Halloween not having hit yet, adidas Originals’ holiday release of its Christmas-themed Stan Smith II gets a look here. The tennis classic features your traditional Christmas colorway with green suede and red contrast on the tongue and heel. Where the usual Stan Smith stamp is located comes a “Seasons Greetings” mark instead.

Stan Smith is probably the most famous model from the adidas range and this adidas Originals Stan Smith Trefoil Mid W is a retroed version of the classic model with a modern twist. Just to note that this is a women’s model and unfortunately these do not come in larger men’s sizes.

The minimalist silhouette of this mid cut is accented with play on upper fabrics in each different colorway. The black model features patent leather and blue model features shiny satin while the grey model uses suede like finish.

To keep it basic, the trefoil logos are embroidered in matching threads on the side of the upper as well as on the thick ankle strap at top. One more feature for this sneaker is that it is light weight making it perfect for active women.

The Drawings Pack was inspired by using different artistic styles to re-interpret the characteristics of each classic silhouette. The pack explores the way that various artistic techniques can be utilised to create varied and highly differentiated, stylistic looks. Different techniques explored within the pack include ink, print, crosshatching and silver etching. Familiar footwear with a leftfield revision, these are a fearless shock-to-the-system that celebrates these definitive creations perfectly.

Superstar
The Superstar Vintage needs little introduction, still amassing appeal after nearly 40 years, and this slim, smoother shelled, low-profile favourite carries a fragmented silver etching effect on a matt-effect leather, illustrating, rather than stitching the 3-Stripes for a more streamlined appearance, and distressing the legendary ‘SUPERSTAR’ lettering.

Stan Smith
Intelligently bridging the gap between the Stan Smith Vintage’s much-loved minimalism and heavy detailing, a subtle mix of black and brown on the upper is complmented by a handicraft style, multicoloured embroidery around the trademark perforations and a white paint effect print on the stitching and eyelets to exaggerate this element, making for a distinctive reinterpretation of this bestseller.

Samba
Pared down to a ‘one piece’ look, every well-known detail of the legendary Samba training shoe has been rendered in a ‘sketched’ crosshatched pen and ink print on an off-white leather, down to the forked forefoot panel, tongue branding, embossed lettering and sockliner.

Nizza
Since its 70s introduction, the Nizza has crossed cultures, reflecting ensuing eras and absorbing a plethora of legendary looks. For this mid-cut, vulcanized addition to the pack, the familiar canvas upper becomes an artist’s canvas of bold ‘pop art’, depicting each panel and 3-Stripes in strong shades, with corresponding metal eyelets, red foxing and an appropriately illustrated sockliner.

Forum
The most recent design in the five-two 3 range gets stripped down to bare basics without any compromise, with a pared-down white upper, decorated with a black brushstroke look that incorporates every last detail of this hi-top early 80’s court titan. Even the toebox perforations and sockliner are re-applied for a look that marries abstraction with timeless technical basketball prowess.

Adidas collaborated with Asian sneaker retailer ACU to add their own splash to the Adidas Stan Smiths.

Featuring a blue bird and flower illustration on an all white leather upper the shoes show the potential of Adidas sneakers as a canvas for art. The elegant design seems more fitting for kitchen china than sneakers.

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The first instalment of adidas’ Comfort Pack sees the legendary Stan Smith silhouette copping a major reconstruction. With most brands dipping their feet into the lux pool, adidas have done a savvy job at interpreting their signature tennis shoe befitting something more suitable for the runway. With extra soft cushioning in the midsole, the Comfort Pack highlights the need for more buttery bounce to your ounce, without compromising your fashionista side. Available now at Schuh-You in gold, purple or white leather.