The 3-Stripe Heat: The Best adidas Releases of 2025

2025 has been a transformative year for adidas. While the brand continues to dominate the terrace trend, we’ve also seen a massive pivot toward avant-garde silhouettes, performance-basketball breakthroughs, and high-fashion ballet hybrids. From Pharrell’s organic shapes to Bad Bunny’s vibrant Puerto Rican tributes, the Trefoil is moving faster than ever.

Here are the best adidas releases of 2025 that defined the year’s aesthetic.

Pharrell x Virginia x Adistar Jellyfish "Green / White" – JP9260

Pharrell Williams continues to push adidas into the future with the Adistar Jellyfish, perhaps his most daring silhouette yet. Drawing inspiration from the ethereal, biomorphic shapes of marine life, the shoe features a striking "Real Green" TPU exoskeleton that wraps around a breathable white mesh upper. It utilizes Adiprene cushioning in the heel for retro-tech comfort, but the real draw is the sculpted, organic lines and "Jellyfish" wordmark that make the pair look more like a piece of gallery art than a traditional lifestyle runner.

adidas Samba "Leopard / Orange" – JI2734

The Samba is the shoe that won't quit, and for 2025, adidas leaned into the "luxe-animal" aesthetic popularized by high-fashion collaborations. This "Leopard / Orange" edition swaps traditional leather for a premium faux pony hair upper covered in a bold, tactile leopard print. Offset by cream leather Three-Stripes and a classic dark gum rubber sole, the design is finished with a pop of vibrant orange on the laces and lining, providing a high-fashion contrast that elevates this pitch-side classic into a true statement piece.

adidas Gazelle Indoor "Bad Bunny - Cabo Rojo" – JS5052

Paying homage to the iconic pink salt flats of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny’s latest take on the Gazelle Indoor is an absolute masterclass in tonal storytelling. Dressed in "Wonder Clay" and "Ash Pink" premium hairy suede, the shoe features the signature warped "T-toe" and distorted proportions that have come to define the Benito/adidas partnership. With its semi-translucent gum sole and modified "double tongue," this release successfully reimagines the 1960s trainer through a modern, Caribbean lens.

adidas Ballerina "Bad Bunny - Gold" – JQ9230

One of the most talked-about silhouettes of the year, the adidas Ballerina by Bad Bunny proves that the "slim sneaker" trend has reached its peak. Borrowing design cues from archival martial arts footwear, this "Bold Gold" colorway is a high-energy fusion of performance and dance. The high-quality leather upper is accented by suede overlays and a unique bungee speed-lacing system, featuring "Benito" branding on the lateral side. It’s a polarizing, fashion-forward design that successfully bridges the gap between the gym and the runway.

adidas AE2 "With Love" – JS3514

Anthony Edwards changed the basketball shoe game with his first signature model, and the AE2 is a worthy, aggressive successor. The "With Love" colorway—decked out in "Acid Orange" and "Acid Red"—serves as a deeply personal tribute to Edwards' mother and grandmother. Built with a haptic TPU "fang" cage for elite lockdown and a hybrid Lightboost/Lightstrike cushioning setup, the AE2 continues the futuristic, "alien-like" design language that has made Ant-Man's line the most stylish performance gear on the court.

adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet "Black / White" – JR7031

Minimalism meets the archival vault with the Taekwondo Mei Ballet, a women’s exclusive that nods directly to the early-2000s Y-3 aesthetic. This ultra-low-profile silhouette is crafted from supple black leather and sits atop a thin, durable gum rubber outsole. Designed to be worn without a tongue, the laces can be tied directly over the foot or wrapped around the ankle to mimic functional ballet pointe shoes, making it the ultimate transition piece for those embracing the "balletcore" movement.

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