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Adidas’s Old-School Military Sneaker Is Pretty Much Perfect in Off-White

This retro revival achieves the rare feat of feeling both archival and timeless.

Close-up of beige suede and cream leather sneaker toe with beige laces and gum rubber sole on blue background.Adidas
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By Jack Seemer

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Adidas giveth, the BW Army taketh away.

The brand’s vintage sneaker originally designed for West Germany Army recruits rises above other releases with its nondescript upper.

Pair of beige Adidas sneakers with suede accents and gum soles, accompanied by extra beige laces.
The BW Army is Adidas’s take on the GAT originally designed for West Germany Army recruits.
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Notably, it leaves off the brand’s signature three-stripe motif found on virtually every shoe it makes, opting instead for a minimalist approach defined by suede paneling around the toebox.

Beige and off-white suede and leather sneaker with cream laces and gum sole viewed from above.
The model’s signature design element is its suede paneling around the toebox.
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Beige Adidas sneaker with suede overlays and gum sole on a light background.
Notably, it omits the three-stripe motif found across Adidas’s catalog.
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While previous releases, such as a Kith collaboration from earlier this year, relied on unique color combinations, a new “Chalk White” variant leans into the model’s understated identity.

Beige and light gray suede Adidas sneaker with gum sole and embossed logo on the side.
The only logo marks are those on the tongue and side of the outsole.
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A base of soft-white leather with muted-gray suede create a practical silhouette that’s free of excess branding, making it easy to pair with everything from fatigues to relaxed tailoring.

Beige and light gray suede and leather sneaker with gum sole on a white background.
The gum sole matches that of the Samba.
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Even the bottom of the gum sole swaps out the Adidas logo mark with text that reads, “BW-Sport 265.”

Light brown rubber sole of a shoe with circular and geometric tread patterns and "BW-Sport 265" text.
The bottom of the sole reads “BW-Sport 265,” a unique Easter egg.
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Slim, versatile and refreshingly restrained, this retro revival achieves the rare feat of feeling both archival and timeless. Consider it your closet’s new secret weapon.

Availability and pricing

The BW Army “Chalk White” is already available overseas, with a US rollout expected in the coming weeks.

The model carries a price tag of $120.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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