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Adidas Just Turned an Iconic Retro Sneaker into a Heavy-Duty Work Boot

The definitive crossover sneaker of the 1980s re-emerges as a fall-ready stomper with Timberland energy.

Brown Adidas suede boot with thick lug sole and embossed logo on the side.Adidas

By Jack Seemer

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The Superstar may lack the clout of the Samba or the sales record of the Stan Smith. But for old heads, the shoe will forever belong to Adidas’s big three.

First released as leather alternative to the Converse Chuck Taylor, the Superstar peaked in the ’80s and ’90s, when Run-D.M.C cemented its legacy as one of the definitive crossover sneakers of the 20th century.

Now, decades later, the shoe is once again redefining its boundaries, this time as a heavy-duty work boot to take on the infamous Timberland.

Brown leather and suede Adidas boot with rubber sole and lace-up front.
First released in the 1960s, the Superstar gets an unexpected refresh with Timberland vibes.
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Though the Adidas Superstar Boot looks like a far cry from its namesake, going so far to drop the brand’s three-stripe motif on the side, it does retain the original’s signature toe cap.

Only here, instead of rubber, Adidas opted for a molded nubuck shell, which matches the rest of the upper.

Close-up of a brown leather boot toe with shell-like ridges and matching brown laces.
Adidas preserves the shoe’s iconic toe cap but replaces rubber with nubuck.
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Close-up of a brown leather boot toe with embossed shell design, metal eyelets, and thick stitched sole.
Nubuck matches the rest of the upper, which receives some light waterproofing from the material.
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Roughout suede for the tongue and heel give the boot a subtle dose of contrast, as does the dark-brown rubber outsole attached with a heritage-inspired welt.

Tan suede hiking boot with metal eyelets and brown lug sole.
The tongue and heel panel feature roughout suede for subtle visual contrast.
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Hardwearing metal eyelets and deep lugs complete the rugged makeover, while an embossed trefoil logo adds a touch of quiet luxury.

Tan suede Adidas high-top boot with brown rubber sole and embossed logo on the side.
The brand’s retro trefoil logo is embossed on the side of the boot.
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Brown rubber sole of an Adidas shoe with deep treads and the Adidas logo embossed in the center.
The lugged rubber outsole ups the ruggedness factor.
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All in all, it’s a novel rendition of the Superstar, which Adidas has started to revisit with increased frequency this year.

Notably, the brand recently gave it the Made-in-Germany treatment, thereby turning the shoe into a $250 stunner.

Pair of white Adidas sneakers with cream-colored rubber toe caps and soles, featuring blue and red stripes on the sides. The shoes have white laces and a blue heel tab, with a round brown tag attached to one shoe that reads "Made in Germany" and "Adidas.
Earlier this year, Adidas released a premium $250 take on the Superstar.
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Availability and pricing

Now available for purchase on the official Adidas website, the Superstar Boot retails for $160. It comes in a single color, Sand Green.

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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