Though clad in the Superstar’s iconic “Footwear White” and “Core Black” arrangement, the low-top adidas rivalry low dames keeps several of its signature details intact. Reinforced toe tips and heel cups are constructed with smooth leather, though the former’s features a yellowed, shell-toe-like shape. Branding across the midfoot, tongue and rear forgo any of its 1980s flair in exchange for the most blatant nod to this pair’s 50-year-old muse. Midsoles and outsoles, though also given some vintage treatment, harken back to the Rivalry’s basketball heritage, as they keep their tried-and-tested tooling and pivot points, respectively.
Initial D, one of the most important and most notable racing manga to date, is undoubtedly responsible for inspiring an entire generation of car enthusiasts. And among the series’ many fans, there’s a shared love for the Trueno AE86, the cult classic MC Takumi Fujiwara drives throughout the 18 year publication. Here, thanks to the effort of both BAIT and adidas, the car is coming to life atop the adidas nizza platform zwart.