Adidas’s New Deconstructed Sneakers Offer a Sporty, Barely There Feel

Made with vegan materials, the Adidas by Stella McCartney Sportswear X Trainers rethink the traditional training shoe in more ways than one.

Close-up of a black Adidas sneaker with mesh and textured fabric, featuring a wide strap across the midfoot.

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By Hayley Helms

Published February 2, 2026

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Updated February 2, 2026

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Low-profile shoes continue to dominate 2026 footwear trends, but the latest release from Adidas stands out among even the slimmest silhouettes.

The new Sportswear X Trainers headline the latest release from Adidas by Stella McCartney, The Studio Collection.

Black mesh and synthetic athletic shoes with elastic straps worn with black cropped leggings. — Inspired by the elegance of ballet, these deconstructed trainers are equal parts performance and style.

Designed with a distinct svelte shape, the ballet-inspired shoe packs plenty of performance capability into a very minimal training sneaker.

Asymmetrical style

As recent releases have proven, footwear fans can’t get enough of slim, distinctive shoes.

Adidas in particular has been churning out one release after another that redefines sneaker conventions, and the brand’s latest collaboration is no exception.

Pair of black athletic shoes with wavy soles and wide elastic straps across the top. — The minimal construction of the shoe allows for 360-degree airflow and a barefoot feel.

The Sportswear X Trainers feature a hyper-minimalist shape reminiscent of ballet shoes, designed to maximize air flow.

Black mesh sneaker with crisscross elastic straps and "Stella McCartney" branding on the insole and straps. — The asymmetrical elastic strap allows for a snug yet minimal fit.

Optimized for everyday wear and all-day comfort, the streamlined sneaker features a mix of open meshes and a supportive asymmetrical elastic strap, allowing for a secure fit while keeping construction to a bare minimum.

Pink mesh athletic shoes with gum soles and crisscross straps worn with beige leggings. — Alongside Core Black and Cloud White, the new shoe is also offered in Brown Mauve (above).

Stella McCartney’s influence on the shoe isn’t limited to fashion. The label operates as a vegetarian, cruelty-free luxury brand, and its collab shoe with Adidas continues that dedication to sustainable alternatives to animal-derived materials.

Availability and pricing

Part of the wider adidas by Stella McCartney The Studio Collection, which includes a selection of apparel, the Sportswear X Trainers are available now on the brand’s official website, retailing for $180.

Black athletic shoe with mesh upper, elastic cross straps, and wavy textured sole.

Adidas by Stella McCartney Sportswear X Trainers

$180 at Adidas

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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