Here’s Everything adidas Originals Did for Paris Fashion Week 2025

Paris Fashion Week featured a slew of reveals from across the footwear world for the SS26 season. adidas Originals made a powerful statement about the enduring influence of football culture, on and off the pitch, with its various collaborations.

To honor the sport’s lasting impact, and to coincide with the FIFA Club World Cup, adidas brought a slice of its rarely-seen German archive to Paris, offering private tours guided by adidas historian Sandra Trapp. Guests handled legendary pieces with the brand’s adidas Archives-branded white gloves, exploring everything from the iconic 1994 Questra and 2006 Teamgeist World Cup balls to a lineup of era-defining boots like the Predator Cup, Accelerator, Precision, and a3 Megaride.

adidas Originals tapped its unmatched roster of creative partners — including Willy Chavarria, Grace Wales Bonner, Y-3, Brain Dead, and more — to reinterpret football codes in boundary-pushing ways. Wales Bonner’s SS26 show unveiled a revived version of the Y-3 Field Shoe in metallic copper with retro detailing. Chavarria’s powerful “HURON” presentation reimagined the Megaride as chunky, tech-forward silhouettes that played with proportion and identity. Meanwhile, Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 line gave the Megaride its high-fashion moment through sculptural dance performances that fused movement with avant-garde design.

True to adidas Originals’ spirit, the experience extended beyond the archive and runways. Inside the showroom, music curated by Jah Jah and friends — amplified through a sculptural bleacher-inspired installation with 150 vinyl records and 34 speakers — created an atmosphere as electric as a packed stadium.

Expect these projects from adidas to launch in the Spring/Summer 2026 season through adidas, their respective brand partners, and select retailers online and in-store. Check below for some of the activations and events from Paris Fashion Week, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.

Nicholas Vlahos

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