Quick Facts
- adidas has a new XLG 2.0 colorway on the way
- The pair is essentially a takedown version of Pharrell's adidas Jellyfish
- This time around the sneaker features a two-tone look in black and green.
- The adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 Black Green will be released in 2026.
Pharrell Williams’ adidas Adistar Jellyfish has been the surprise hit of the year. Sure, it helps when anything is branded by Skateboard P and rolled out with the return of Clipse, but adidas is hoping that the hype is about the bulky runner shape, as well. In what looks like an effort to capitalize on the popularity of the exclusive Jellyfish, adidas is dropping the adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 with a similar design aesthetic.
The latest colorway of the Adistar XLG 2.0 is a blend of green and black that encompasses two colorways of Pharrell’s Jellyfish. The comparisons may seem heavy-handed, but so are the similarities. Featuring a similar beefy toe, mesh panels, and TPU exoskeleton, the XLG 2.0 is a subdued version of Pharrell’s latest, with a slightly slimmer shape because it lacks the protruding TPU wings that define the Jellyfish.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
