With over 75 years under its belt, the vault at adidas runs deep. This has allowed the German sportswear label to delve into different eras of its history and revive these styles, as seen with the ‘70s and ‘60s runners and terrace sneakers making comebacks in the modern day. Next for this revival is the adidas Italia, with the pair receiving a special Made in Italy makeover.
While the adidas Italia has returned in a few GR colorways, these pairs are manufactured in Asia, differentiating those from this special 60s-inspired colorway. The sneaker itself was initially manufactured in Rome in 1959, and it was designed as a multi-sport shoe for athletes to wear during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Specs from the original 1959 sneaker version are recreated here, including the X overlay on the heel, the leather heel tab extending from the sockliner, and the rubberized toecap.
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