Adidas Revives an Archival Classic with a Trail-Inspired Makeover

The End. x Adidas NY II Outdoor SPZL Sneaker is the result of a rare collab between Adidas’ archival SPZL sub-line and the UK-based retailer.

Pair of Adidas sneakers with black suede, teal mesh, cream leather heel tab, and textured beige midsole on yellow background.

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By Hayley Helms

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Since it debuted in 2014, the quiet-but-impactful Adidas SPZL sub-line has pulled rare, obscure or previously thought lost silhouettes from the brand’s own archive, remixing and revising them for the modern day.

The sub-label rarely collaborates with outside forces, which makes the new END. x adidas New York II Outdoor SPZL Sneaker so special.

Considering its compelling design language and build, it’s no surprise that the ’80s-inspired sneaker has already sold out on End.’s own website. However, if you look hard enough, there are still pairs of this distinctive collab floating around online.

Pair of teal and black Adidas sneakers with beige stripes and textured beige midsoles. — Part of Adidas’ SPZL line, which modernizes lost, obscure and archival models, the new collab New York II Outdoor looks more trail-ready than ever.

Play the classics

The End. x Adidas New York II Outdoor SPZL Sneaker is one of three Adidas SPZL icons remixed as part of the brand’s collaboration with End., the upscale, UK-based luxury retailer focused on curation and quality.

Close-up of teal and black Adidas Spezial sneaker with beige laces and END. label on tongue. — The khaki green lace set matches the webbing on the Dellinger Web midsole.

The New York II Outdoor SPZL is built on the New York II Outdoor, which was originally released in the ’80s as a highly obscure running shoe.

Teal and black Adidas sneaker with beige stripes and textured midsole on a white background. — The collaboration model comes with a co-branded leather hangtag.

Close-up of teal and black Adidas Spezial sneaker with beige laces and branded insole. — The insole and tongue feature branding that highlights both End. and Adidas.

Today’s reinterpretation embraces a trail-ready ’80s look with its teal textile upper, which is grounded by black suede overlays, leather sage striping and khaki details.

The model features a distinctive, signature Dellinger Web midsole, which was developed by Adidas in partnership with legendary track coach Bill Dellinger.

While the upper looks outdoorsy, the rubber outsole lends just enough grip for daily wear.

End.

To drive the partnership home, the shoe features co-branding on the tongue and insole.

There are also two lace sets that come with the style: one light khaki green to match the midsole and one black.

Availability and pricing

The End. x Adidas NY II Outdoor SPZL Sneaker already sold out on End.’s website after its launch this morning, but pairs can be found at select third party retailers.

The shoes retail for $155, although prices may jump on resale websites.

Teal and black Adidas sneaker with beige stripes and textured sole.

Adidas x End. New York II Outdoor SPZL

$155 at Editorialist

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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