The 15 Freshest Adidas Sneakers of All Time

The classic of all classics. This sneaker was popularized by Run-DMC when they were at the peak of their powers. Their 1986 song, “My Adidas” made every hip-hop head want to own a pair of Adidas superstars with their tracksuits.

These kicks were originally called the “Robert Haillet” after the French tennis player of the same name. After his retirement, they were dubbed the “Stan Smith,” named after an American tennis player. To this day they will always be a clean and simple sneaker for those who just want to be fresh.

Originally released as an indoor soccer shoe during the 1940s, this sneaker has turned into a trendy sneaker for Gen-Zers on social media to get fresh.

Although it just looks like a high-top version of the Superstar, the Pro Model was released years before its low-top version. The Pro Model was a popular basketball shoe during the 1970s and was often worn by then-Bucks center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Like many models on this list, the Gazelle was a performance shoe worn by track and field athletes during the 1960s. It was even worn by successful track athlete and Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph.

Not the most popular sneaker Adidas catalog, but it’s a prominent kick for skaters to wear when they are trying out new tricks on their board.

Are you a true hoops fan if you didn’t know Kobe Bryant was signed to Adidas before Nike? Originally called the KB8 when it was released in 1997, this sneaker is now called the Crazy 8 thanks to Kobe’s crazy moves and its unique design. The Black Mamba famously wore these sneakers when he won the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest.

Kobe’s first signature sneaker, “Frobe” put up huge numbers in these kicks. My favorite colorway of this sneaker is the all-yellow pair he wore during the 2001 All-Star Game.

The unique design on these sneakers will be remembered for Kobe’s incredible performance during the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, which he won.

Initially released during the 1970s as basketball sneakers, they grew in popularity thanks to Patrick Ewing, who donned them multiple times during his tenure with the New York Knicks.

Along with popularizing the Conductors, Knicks great Patrick Ewing also made kids in New York City want the Adidas Attitude, which was released in 1986.

This basketball shoe was popular among sneakerheads in Detroit during the 1970s. Pistons Center and NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier often were these kicks during his time in the Motor City.

Yeezy sneakers weren’t the only reason for Adidas’ renaissance during the mid-2010s. This shoe model played a huge part in the brand growing in popularity. These sneakers are among the most comfortable shoes in the world and were a go-to for runners and sneakerheads alike.

After his departure from Nike, Kanye West’s first signature sneaker with the three stripes was highly anticipated. Although it took some time for it to grow on fans, it became one of the most sought-after sneakers of 2015.

Ye’s second signature sneaker with Adidas was much more wearable and easier for sneakerheads to accept. This simple design was a hit among sneaker fans and is still one of the Chicago rapper’s most popular sneaker models with Adidas.