German sportswear giant adidas teams up with independent fashion house AVAVAV to present a surreal take on a true classic in the form of the Superfinger Superstar Pack. Initially founded in 2021 in Florence, Italy, AVAVAV is now based in Stockholm, Sweden, the home of creative director Beate Karlsson. The fashion brand is developing a reputation for a sculptural approach to style, gaining viral notoriety when Doja Cat wore a pair of chicken feet while hosting the MTV Video Music Awards that was designed by the independent house, and the latest design with adidas certainly adds to that reputation.
Two high-grain premium leather adidas Superstars are given a luxurious take and sensationalized with added rubber appendages in the form of AVAVAV's signature four-finger motif. The appendages are secured by a strap that encircles the midsole, with the four Superfingers on each shoe encapsulating the toe area. Alas, fear not; they can be removed and placed on any other footwear you like.
These elevated versions of the classic Superstar maintain the signature rubber shell-toe design and iconic Three Stripes branding. One pair arrives adorned in Cream White, contrasted by better scarlet accents on the shoe and added appendage. The other pair is daubed in Core Black, with cream white accents on the sneaker and a black appendage. Crafted with high-quality, full-grain leather, the AVAVAV x adidas Superfinger Superstar exudes a refined look and feel when worn just as a sneaker, offering unparalleled comfort and durability. Amazingly, sneakers aren't just about aesthetics; they are designed with enhanced details that set them apart. The meticulous stitching, reinforced overlays, and debossed lettering along the midfoot give these sneakers a modern edge while paying homage to their vintage roots. Both pairs feature co-branding to the heel tabs and tongue graphics, and the sneakers exemplify the brand's commitment to blending heritage with innovation. Rubber soles are underfoot, color-matching the uppers and providing improved traction and grip.
The AVAVAV x adidas Superfinger Superstar Pack W is set to release on November 21, 2024, via AVAVAV, adidas, and select retailers online and in-store. Coming in women's sizing, retail is $250. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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AVAVAV x adidas Superfinger Superstar Core Black (W)
AVAVAV x adidas Superfinger Superstar Better Scarlet (W)
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Craig Bell happily talks about sneakers or as he calls them "trainers" every day of the year. An avid Bradford City fan, he's also a big supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles. He will forever profess that Cricket is better than Baseball and that Rugby League is better then Rugby Union. Among his many hot takes, he believes the adidas ZX range is the pinnacle of sneaker design.