CLOT x adidas Superstar Chinese New Year
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adidas and CLOT join forces to ring in the Lunar New Year with a striking Superstar design inspired by the Year of the Snake. This collaborative release combines cultural symbolism and premium craftsmanship, celebrating the Chinese zodiac with an aesthetic that exudes luxury and tradition. The Superstar by Edison Chen is the perfect canvas for this modern reimagining.
The CLOT x adidas Superstar Chinese New Year arrives with an upper crafted from core black woven textiles. It is adorned with an intricate monogram print that spans the entirety of the shoe. This subtle yet eye-catching detail adds depth and texture while highlighting a familiar design element from CLOT. The design masterfully blends tradition with streetwear sensibility.
Carbon suede overlays appear at the heel and eye stay, offering durability and a refined touch. The choice of suede adds a tactile contrast to the woven upper, balancing soft textures with structured elements. This design is emphasized again with the snakeskin used for the iconic Three Stripes branding on the midfoot.
Accentuated with gold detailing, it nods to the Year of the Snake while adding a regal flair. The interplay of materials ensures the design feels both timeless and contemporary. A visible-stitched foxing wraps around the shoe, adding a handcrafted quality to the design.
This detail emphasizes the care and attention poured into the collaboration while maintaining the Superstar’s classic DNA, which is apparent with the leather shelltoe. The juxtaposition of visible stitching against premium materials underscores its artisanal appeal. More gold hits at the heel and again on the tongue, denoting a dual-branded graphic.
Underfoot, a chunky, thick sole completes the look, offering modern comfort and an update to the Superstar’s iconic silhouette. The ridged outsole adds grip and a distinctive edge, tying the entire design together. Finishing touches include a red rope charm and a golden coin attached to the lace set.
The CLOT x adidas Superstar Chinese New Year will release on January 10, 2025, through Juice Store. A wider release via adidas, the Confirmed app, and select retailers online and in-store will follow on January 16. The retail price has yet to be announced in men's sizing. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
CLOT x adidas Superstar Chinese New Year
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Craig Bell happily talks about sneakers or as he calls them "trainers" every day of the year. An avid Bradford City fan, he's also a big supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles. He will forever profess that Cricket is better than Baseball and that Rugby League is better then Rugby Union. Among his many hot takes, he believes the adidas ZX range is the pinnacle of sneaker design.
