Tokyo sneaker boutique V.A. has brought back the adidas SuperStan, a hybrid of the Superstar and Stan Smith models originally released in 2020. The new version features a white shell toe and midsole paired with black patent leather upper elements. It will launch first in Japan.
The SuperStan combines the iconic shell toe and sole from the adidas Superstar with the perforated Three Stripes and patent leather finish of the Stan Smith. Crisp white covers the toe and midsole, while shiny black patent leather adorns the upper sections. A Stan Smith portrait logo appears on the tongue, and a SuperStan tag sits between the lateral Stripes. V.A., a Tokyo-based boutique, has given the hybrid its own spin on the 2020 original. Adidas recently spotlighted the Superstar in a spring campaign with celebrities including Kendall Jenner and JENNIE. The Stan Smith has seen less attention amid the rise of other adidas models like the Samba and Spezial. V.A.'s inventive take positions the Stan Smith for renewed interest. The SuperStan will release first in Japan, with a US launch anticipated given its appeal.