From the basketball courts to the streets. The Superstar Over the course of fifty years, it has inspired changes in the street scene and has become a point of reference for athletes, artists, stylists and musicians, confirming itself as an icon capable of shaping cultural trends on the planet.
The original silhouette of the sneakers It was created to satisfy the new levels of competitiveness that were revolutionising the world of basketball of the Seventies. Before the launch of the shoe, designers had in fact explored various methods to exploit the rubber toe as a protective element: by adding some ribs, today an unmistakable detail, adidas Originals France proposed the shell toe, capable of ensuring better performance in terms of protection, cushioning and grip.
Thus the "new" sneakers began to be liked not only for their aesthetics, but also for their functionality, so much so that they were chosen by basketball legends such as Kareem Abdul Jabbar. From that moment Superstar inspires change in the street scene: the model is also worn by the New York crews of the hip hop revolution and by the rap group Run DMC, who loved to show them off without laces and with the tongue sticking out.
Today Superstar, It remains one of the most democratic sneakers, capable of uniting passions, cultural phenomena and lifestyles from all over the world.
The legendary Superstar is a comfortable, simple and timeless shoe, available in various colors. With laces or straps, choose the model that suits your look and show off an iconic three-stripe style.
Sources: Vogue - Adidas Originals
