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Adidas’s New Retro-Styled Kicks Are So Clean, You’ll Want to Pick Up a Spare

Bowling alley style never looked so cool, thanks to The Three Stripes. If you disagree, “well, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.”

Close-up of the inside heel area of a beige Adidas shoe with a purple suede patch and gold eyelets.Adidas
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By Hayley Helms

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While the popularity of the sport of bowling itself has waxed and waned over the years, there’s no denying the fact its unique aesthetic has staying power.

Adidas is no stranger to making shoes for niche sports (Handball Spezial, I’m looking at you) and its latest ‘Bowling Shoe’ pack elevates alley style while maintaining timeless Three Stripes DNA.

Cream leather Adidas sneakers with burgundy suede heel and side detail, gold eyelets, and gum soles on a wooden stool.
Pretty sure The Dude would abide by these new bowling-inspired Adidas kicks.
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The standout among the three upcoming shoes is the Anfu Bowling, which blends ’70s vibes and elevated materials into a shoe that will really tie your ‘fit together.

“A lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous”

The Anfu Bowling isn’t made for the lanes, per se, but if you’re a fan of bowling, unique kicks or count The Big Lebowski as your favorite movie, you’ll be intrigued by the upcoming release.

Pair of off-white leather Adidas sneakers with gold eyelets, brown inner lining, and gum soles.
While the color palette is arguably more neutral than most traditional bowling shoes, the silhouette is undoubtedly ready for the lanes.
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The most understated of the three styles included in the ‘Bowling Pack’, the Anfu channels vintage sportswear style, much like many of the more mainstream, low-profile sneaker releases of late.

Pair of cream Adidas sneakers with gold logo on tongue and burgundy inner lining, viewed from above.
Tonal laces and stripes are paired with a fresh white leather upper and burgundy hits throughout the shoe, while gold details add just the right amount of Three Stripes flair.
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Pair of white leather Adidas shoes with maroon suede heel tabs and gold Adidas trefoil logos.
The sophisticated color palette shines on the low-profile, heritage model.
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The slim shoe is built with a fresh white leather upper, subtle off-white stripes on the lateral sides of the shoes, contrasting burgundy suede heel, medial side and lining details and gold eyelets and branding hits.

White Adidas sneakers with gold eyelets, purple accents, and gum soles worn with dark jeans sitting on a concrete ledge.
The Anfu Bowling combines dressed-up bowling style with premium materials.
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The polished sole pays homage to the bowling inspiration of the shoe, unifying the look from top to bottom.

Availability and pricing

The Adidas Anfu Bowling will release on April 17 via a raffle at the retailer atmos Japan, priced at ¥30,800 ($194 USD). A stateside release has yet to be announced.

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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