Original Story (03/22/25): adidas is celebrating the 55th anniversary of its classic shell-toed Superstar in 2025. After kicking off the festivities earlier this year with collaborations by JJJJound and Pharrell Williams, it’s now BAPE’s turn to remix the silhouette with its own Japanese streetwear flair.
The BAPE Superstar features leather uppers embossed with BAPE’s signature camouflage pattern and asymmetrical branding on the side panels, with the left side of each shoe featuring the adidas Three Stripes and the right sides featuring the star-shaped BAPE STA logo. APE HEAD logos in gold foil on the lateral heels and co-branded gold lace dubraes round out the design.
The BAPE Superstar comes in a classic white/black colorway, the same colorway as the original Superstar released in 1970. It is also offered in blue, a heritage color that has represented adidas since the brand’s inception.
The BAPE Superstar comes off the heels of the BAPE Orketro, the Japanese brand’s most recent adidas collab, released in November 2024 in three colorways.
Look for the BAPE x adidas Superstar to drop in the coming weeks on adidas.com, CONFIRMED, BAPE.com, and at BAPE STORE locations. Check out both colorways below and stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for updates.
Update (03/31/25): BAPE and adidas have officially unveiled their collaboration on the Superstar. The “White” colorway will be available in full family sizing, while the “Blue” colorway will come in only adult sizing.
The footwear is accompanied by an apparel collection that includes two bold ABC SOLID CAMO takes on the iconic Firebird Tracksuit, a special edition Trefoil Shark Hoodie, a co-branded white tee, and a suite of accessories comprising a cap, an embossed ABC SOLID CAMO side bag, and a pair of socks.
The full collection arrives April 5th on CONFIRMED, BAPE.com, and select retailers.
BAPE x adidas Superstar “White”
Color: Footwear White / Core Black / Gold Metallic
Style Code: JR2701
Release Date: April 5, 2025
Price: $160 USD
BAPE x adidas Superstar “Blue”
Color: Blue/Footwear White/Off White
Style Code: JR2702
Release Date: April 5, 2025
Price: $160 USD
BAPE x adidas Collection
Release Date: April 5, 2025
