West NYC and adidas Celebrate Tip Top Shoes' 85th Anniversary With a Footwear Collection
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adidas and West NYC continue their long-standing relationship through their latest collaboration. Tip Top Shoes, the sister store of West NYC, located at 155 W 72nd St. in New York, is celebrating its 85th birthday in 2025. In honor of this celebration, West NYC and adidas are dropping a two-shoe collection to celebrate the future as the last full-service retailer in NYC.
The West NYC x adidas Tip Top Shoes 85th Anniversary Collection features two classic silhouettes, the SL 72 RS and the Handball Spezial. The adidas SL 72 RS has a burgundy base inspired by the store's landmark Manhattan shop. Premium suede and nylon cover most of the upper, accented by brogue-like Three Stripes branding on the sides and serrated edges that mimic wingtip oxford's that tie back to Tip Top Shoes' origins.
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The adidas Handball Spezial kicks things up with a pink-based bouclé upper. The phrase "West Side Best Side" is found across the back heel tabs, embroidered in gold, a nod to the Upper West Side, where West NYC calls home. White leather accents and a gum rubber sole complete the look.
Both pairs in the West NYC x adidas Tip Top Shoes 85th Anniversary Collection come in special packaging. A special in-store event by West NYC and adidas Cornerstone Community will occur on April 24 with a live DJ set from NYC native Nina Sky. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to the Two Ten Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and supporting workers in the footwear industry.
The West NYC x adidas Tip Top Shoes 85th Anniversary Collection will release on April 26, 2025, exclusively through West NYC and Tip Top Shoes online and in-store. Available in men's sizing, the retail price is $120 for the SL 72 RS and $130 for the Handball Spezial, in women's. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
West NYC x adidas SL 72 RS Tip Top Shoes 85th Anniversary
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West NYC x adidas Handball Spezial Tip Top Shoes 85th Anniversary (W)
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