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Adidas has teamed up with Disney to drop a Zootopia line of apparel and footwear that’s fun for the whole family. The collection comes just in time for the film’s long-awaited sequel, Zootopia 2, releasing in theaters on Nov. 26.
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If your little ones are big fans of the 2016 animated film, you’ll want to shop this collection at Adidas’ website before it sells out. Adidas took it upon themselves to create a smash-hit set of sneakers and apparel, capitalizing on the success that was, and still is, Zootopia. From lifestyle sneakers to tracksuits, each piece is pure fun, equipped with little nods to the movie, including character cameos and ultra-colorful prints for kids and toddlers. The best part? Most, if not all, of the pieces are heavily on sale so you can give your kids their Zootopia fix without breaking the bank.
If you’ve been living under a rock, Zootopia is a Disney animated film that came out in 2016. Get excited because the film’s sequel, aptly titled Zootopia 2, will be released this year on Nov. 26. The first film centers around Judy Hopps, a tough bunny who dreams of becoming a detective on the Zootopia police force. We’re also introduced to Nick Wilde, a scheming fox who makes Hopps’ job even harder.
The second film sees Hopps and Wilde on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. The film features a slew of new characters including Gary De’Snake voiced by Ke Huy Quan, Nibbles voiced by Fortune Feimster and Dr. Fuzzby voiced by Quinta Brunson.
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Adidas Disney Zootopia Adifom Samba 360 Shoes Kids
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Adidas’ famed Samba silhouette with colorful printed graphics.
Some of our favorite new creations in the collection are based on some of Adidas’ famed sneaker models, namely the Adifom Superstars 360, Superstar II, Gazelle and the Adifom Samba 360. The Adifom Superstars 360 is transformed with a graphic, colorful print depicting iconic characters like Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps and, everyone’s favorite slow-going friend, Flash.
The sneakers, like the other shoe models in this collection, are made for play. The stretchy uppers and slip-on construction allow for easy on and off, giving the kicks a flexible fit that was manufactured with children’s sense of adventure in mind. In the same vein, these shoes are lightweight and flexible, moving with how your child moves.
Similar to the Adifom Superstars 360, the Adifom Samba 360 comes alive with more character graphics that pop against the black and white uppers. As always, the Samba’s iconic three-striped branding is kept intact. The sneaker is equipped with comfort in mind, made up of a stretchy Lycra upper and elastic gore that lets kids step into their shoes all by themselves. Ultra-soft EVA midsoles give way to flexible outsoles that give your kids the freedom to move and explore to their heart’s content.
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Adidas’ Superstar II with gold accents and embroidered Nick Wilde detailing.
The Superstar II is a stripped-down model, foregoing the colorful prints for a simpler design centered around the ever sly Nick Wilde. You’ve got smooth leather uppers that transition into contrasting gold accents mixed in with cheeky motifs of the beloved character. For ease of wear, this style comes with velcro straps that are a little less involved for those kids who still aren’t comfortable with laces.
The apparel is also a major stand-out in the collection. You’ve got three pieces total, including a tracksuit, crew neck set and a onsie, all in sporty styles. Each piece aptly marries the street style ethos found in all of Adidas‘ products with the whimsy and fun of Zootopia.
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A Zootopia-themed onesie.
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A Zootopia-themed track suit in black and white.
The onesie comes in two colorways, Black / Off White and Blue / White. The piece seems to draw inspiration from athletic joggers and letterman jackets, hence the striping motifs and large “A” lettering on the front. The fabric is an ultra-soft jersey that allows for a wide range of movement during playtime.
The tracksuit makes for a super cool addition to your child’s wardrobe. Imbued with street style swag, the tracksuit comes in Black with white striping and letterman graphics fixed to the front. The fabric is smooth and plush, keeping your kids nice and cozy no matter where their adventures take them. The apparel offerings also include a Crew Set Kids, which includes a crewneck sweater and joggers in either Blue or Off White.
Below we’ve included a few more favorites from the collection that you can shop at Adidas.com.
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Adidas Disney Zootopia Kids Backpack
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A blue Zootopia-themed backpack.
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An Adidas x Zootopia track suit in cream and black.
Adidas SST Disney Track Suit Kids
A classic black Adidas kids tracksuit with Zootopia graphics.
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Adidas foam slides.
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Pharrell Williams is walking away with one of the footwear world’s highest honors.
The multihyphenate artist, producer, and designer will receive the Shoe of the Year award at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAAs), it was announced Monday (Nov. 10), in recognition of his bold and boundary-pushing Virginia Adistar Jellyfish collaboration with Adidas.
“I dreamed of a shoe that felt alive, something that moved like water, that had its own rhythm, energy and glow,” Williams said in a statement. “The Virginia Adistar Jellyfish started as a really big idea that we kept pushing, shaping, refining until it became real. I wanted it to feel fluid, futuristic, and free—not just another shoe but a living design.”
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The sneaker, which quickly became a streetwear standout this year, fuses performance-ready materials with visual design inspired by aquatic life. Its sculptural silhouette and luminous finish made it one of the most talked-about shoes in 2025 — and one of Adidas’ most ambitious collaborative launches to date.
“Pharrell’s partnership with Adidas continues to redefine what creative collaboration in footwear can look like,” said Michael Atmore, chief brand officer of Fairchild Media Group and editorial director of Footwear News. “The Virginia Adistar Jellyfish reflects his singular ability to connect culture, community, and craft.”
The 2025 FNAAs — often referred to as the “Shoe Oscars” — will take place on Dec. 3 at a new venue: Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. The event will also honor Tommy Hilfiger with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Coco Gauff as Style Influencer of the Year, and Ronnie Fieg as Person of the Year.
Other honorees include Jordan Brand (Brand of the Year), New Balance x Miu Miu (Collaboration of the Year), and Nordstrom (Retailer of the Year).
This marks Pharrell’s latest win in a standout year — from curating the Louis Vuitton menswear line to redefining sneaker culture with one of Adidas’ most visually daring designs.
Adidas split from doing business with Ye (formerly Kanye West) in October 2022 following his antisemitic remarks, and nearly 2.5 years later, the apparel giant says it has finally sold the last of its Yeezy supply.
Adidas hosted an earnings report on Wednesday (March 5) when chief financial officer Harm Ohlmeyer revealed that the Yeezy stock has run dry. “There is not one Yeezy shoe left,” he said, per Rolling Stone. “It has all been sold and that episode is behind us.”
Billboard has reached out to reps for Adidas and Ye for further comment.
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Ye and Adidas joined forces for a lucrative partnership in 2013, as the Yeezy footwear line was reportedly worth $1.5 billion at the time of the termination.
Adidas and other companies such as Balenciaga, Gap and Def Jam cut ties with West in late 2022 following the debut of his “White Lives Matter” T-shirt and his social media rant that included a promise to go “death con 3 on Jewish people.”
“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” an Adidas spokesperson said at the time. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.”
The split left Adidas with $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys, which contributed to a loss of $655 million in sales for 2022’s fourth quarter. The company went on to donate a portion of Yeezy sales to the Anti-Defamation League and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.
All subsequent litigation between Ye and Adidas came to a close in October when both parties reached a settlement. The terms were not disclosed.
“Both parties said we don’t need to fight anymore and withdrew all the claims,” Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden said that neither side would pay the other as part of the settlement. “No one owes anybody anything anymore. So whatever was is history.”
In other Ye news, he once again caused a stir on X on Wednesday when he professed his appreciation for Drake and hopes that the 6 God will speak at his funeral when the time comes. “I SAW A VIDEO OF DRAKE WALKING THROUGH HIS HOUSE AND SHOWING HE HAD A LIBRARY OF RYHME BOOKS MAN I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN AND REMEMBERED THIS WHEN MY JEALOUSY OVERTOOK ME,” he wrote. “I LOVE DRAKE IMA SAY THIS WHEN I DIE I NEED YOU TO SPEAK AT ME FUNERAL.”
While he’s repeatedly dissed Drake in the past and throughout the Kendrick Lamar feud, Kanye has turned a new leaf when it comes to Drizzy and showed him love. Even earlier this year, West said that you can’t ever count out a Drake comeback in the rap game.
“You can’t ever count out Steph Curry. That man might get 200 points in one song,” he said. Kanye credited Drake with adding “something to the algorithm to our frequency. He advanced us. Future advanced us and now Kendrick advanced the frequency.”
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Pharrell Williams‘ ability to merge music, fashion, and cultural storytelling has made him one of the most influential creatives of our time. Whether it’s through his groundbreaking production in hip-hop and R&B or his game-changing collaborations in fashion, Pharrell has consistently pushed boundaries. His latest project with adidas continues this legacy, as he reimagines the classic Superstar silhouette with the bold and innovative Superstar 92 collection.
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Pharrell’s fashion collaborations have always mirrored his musical innovation, bridging the gap between artistic expression and everyday wear. His long-standing partnership with Adidas has already delivered some of the most unique designs in sneaker culture, and with the Superstar 92, also known as the Double Wide, he brings a fresh, oversized twist to one of Adidas’ most celebrated silhouettes.
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This new silhouette is all about proportions and nostalgia. Inspired by the exaggerated aesthetics of the ‘90s and the functional build of snowboard boots, the Superstar 92 blends heritage with modern design. The sneaker features thick padding around the ankle for comfort, a chunky sole for a bold stance, and premium materials that elevate its look and feel. With “Virginia” emblazoned on the tongue, Pharrell once again nods to his hometown roots — a theme that remains a central part of his storytelling.
Clipse modeling the Adidas Superstar 92
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Staying true to his origins, Pharrell tapped fellow Virginia hip-hop icons Clipse to lead the Superstar 92 campaign. The duo, made up of Pusha T and No Malice, played a pivotal role in shaping early 2000s rap, and their inclusion in this campaign highlights the deep cultural connections between music, sneakers, and personal identity. Shot in Virginia, the campaign reinforces the idea that the Superstar 92 is more than just a sneaker — it’s a symbol of legacy, authenticity, and evolution.
As someone who already owns six pairs of Superstars, this latest iteration feels like an instant classic, so it’s a flex for me! The chunky build, premium materials, and Virginia tribute make it more than just another sneaker drop — it’s a true reflection of Pharrell’s vision and legacy. With the Superstar 92, he’s continuing a conversation between music, fashion, and culture, one step at a time. So, where do you stand? Is this collection a Flex, a Trade, or a Fade?
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Virginia Beach continues to be at the forefront of redefining fashion. The Clipse are now starring in the launch campaign for the adidas Superstar 92.
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As per Sneaker News the legendary Rap group have been tapped by their long time friend and collaborator Pharrell Williams. This week adidas announced the launch of the Virginia Superstar 92; an oversized take on the classic sneaker. As a co-branded effort with Skateboard P’s Humanrace brand, this model sticks to the original’s framework including the signature all leather upper panel, rubber outsole and textile lining. To no surprise this version has a true point of difference in a couple of locations including VIRGINIA featured on the tongue and contrasting lace colors.
Shot in their hometown by another Virginia Beach native Cam Hicks, the duo is captured fully immersed in their element. Malice and Pusha T compliment each other well by sporting coordinated colors but avoid the stereotypical matching outfits that are now synonymous with tacky1990’s Rap group fashion.
The adidas x Humanrace Superstar 92 AKA The Double Wide comes in two colorways. One in a Core Black and Cream White with yellow laces and a Core White with black stripes and pink laces. Priced at $200.00 this release will available in limited quantities starting March 1 via the adidas CONFIRMED app.
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Looks like Kanye West is still a tad bit bitter about his billion-dollar breakup with adidas, as the polarizing music icon has once again launched an attack on his former business partners and decided to throw some shade at designer, Jerry Lorenzo in the process.
Last night (Jan. 7), Yeezy took to his Instagram page and for no apparent reason (at least not to the general public) rehashed his drama with the three-stripe brand in a lengthy post in which he took issue with the fact that when people google “Yeezy” they’re directed to the official adidas website. Taking it as a sign of disrespect, Kanye called out adidas for the shady business practice (though it does make sense) and reminded them that he was the man that took their sneaker brand to new heights during his eight-year stint.
“When you google Yeezy.com the adidas site comes before the Yeezy site. Members at adidas Stop doing this. Stop doing your moves to hold me back. Our partnership is done. You’re a 60 billion dollar company that froze my accounts. Now I’m back on my feet (no pun intended) and I’m not going to stand for this (no pun again). I did phenomenal work for you guys and because I stood up for myself y’all tried to intimidate and oppress me.”
Referring to when he tweeted that he was prepared to go “death con 3” on the Jewish community, Kanye felt that he was standing up for himself when he and adidas were having internal issues, and they used his antisemitic tweets to punish him writing, “everyone remembers I had major issues with adidas because of design theft and oppression before ‘the tweet.’”
Continuing to rant, Kanye then took aim at adidas’ current top notch designer, Jerry Lorenzo, and basically called him a fake friend who rode his coattails throughout their relationship saying, “side note y’all know Jerry was corny and disloyal for doing work with adidas after the way they handled things. I still showed up to his show that was a copy of my Hollywood bowl show being the so called bigger man, but I’m never doing that again for no one. It’s Yeezy over everything. Everyone that ever took a picture next to me that had their own clothing lines and agendas everyone knows they was acting like they were my friends to promote they weak ass fake Yeezy lines. They never wanted to truly work for the king. They wanted to use the king [to] Get paid more than they would get paid anywhere else.”
To be fair, many sneakerheads agree that Kanye helped make adidas a force again in the sneaker game, as his drops were just as highly anticipated as anything Nike and Jordan had on their calendar. At times people were more amped about the new Yeezy’s than they were about the latest Air Jordan release.
Unfortunately, his antisemitic statements and far-right ideology alienated much of his fanbase and supporters, and now, here we are.
As of yet, neither adidas nor Jerry Lorenzo has responded to Kanye’s Instagram post.
Check out Kanye’s latest rant below, and let us know your thoughts on his statement in the comments section.
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The second wave of Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God and adidas basketball collection is upon us and will be hitting the shelves before the year is out.
According to Sneaker News, the second wave of the popular basketball sneaker line has gotten a release date of December 2024, and while adidas’ Samba silhouette has taken over the streets, the new Fear of God Athletics II Basketball “Night Brown” are sure to find some love among basketball players and overall sneaker aficionados.
Though no exact release day has been set just yet, best believe ballers will be keeping an eye out for these. The comfort level is said to be next level even though they have yet to become a staple on the professional basketball court.
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To the uninitiated; the preceding I Basketball admittedly fell short of its intended performance capabilities and never found its way onto NBA hardwood. It did, however, gain traction as a lifestyle shoe among fans of Jerry Lorenzo’s established design language. The next Fear Of God basketball shoe speaks to the idea behind Lorenzo’s “ESSENTIALS” brand, emphasizing functionality while capturing the same aesthetic that’s made FOG a household name.
The “Night Brown” colorway comes as a sensible introductory look, saddled with a dark upper and light midsole. While full technical specifications haven’t been unveiled at the time of this writing, the shoe features a mesh base, sleek Three Stripes paneling, and warped radial tread underfoot. White and grey colorways have also been making rounds on social media, and as mentioned, Lorenzo previewed another version featuring a TPU cage in early October 2024. However, no details regarding that shoe have been floated just yet.
We can’t front, these joints actually look pretty spiffy. Just sayin’.
Check out pics of the Fear of God Athletics II Basketball “Night Brown,” and let us know if you’ll be checking for these when they drop next month in the comments section below.
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The once successful partnership between Kanye West and adidas has reportedly been fully dissolved. The two parties have settled their legal battle.
As spotted on Sneaker News the apparel giant has confirmed that they no longer have any business ties to the rapper. During an third-quarter earnings call a reporter asked for an update regarding the brand’s current ties to Kanye West to which CEO Bjorn Gulden responded “There (aren’t) any more open issues and there is no… money going either way.” The Norwegian businessman went on to add “there were tensions on many issues (but) … both parties said we don’t need to fight any more.”
Kanye West and adidas originally announced their partnership back in 2014 after the “Stronger” performer claimed Nike failed to limited him to only creating sneakers. In 2015 YEEZY Season 1 debuted along his first adidas signature shoe. The Yeezy Boost 350 was a huge success with this model selling over 9,000 pairs in over 10 minutes. His line would go on to produce several iconic sneaker releases including the YEEZY 700, 300, Foam Runner and Slides.
On Oct. 7, 2022 adidas announced they would be ending the line after Kanye West made several antisemitic remarks. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness” a press statement read. Following the split adidas moved to exhaust all remaining YEEZY inventory via their CONFIRMED app and at adidas outlet stores.
Adidas has reached a settlement with Ye (formerly Kanye West) to resolve all outstanding legal claims stemming from the company’s decision to end its partnership with the rapper and his Yeezy brand.
The deal, announced by CEO Bjorn Gulden during a quarterly earnings call and first reported by Bloomberg, came roughly two years after Adidas announced it would terminate its years-long brand deal with Ye in the wake of his antisemitic statements and other erratic behavior.
“Both parties said we don’t need to fight anymore and withdrew all the claims,” Gulden said on the call, adding that neither side would pay the other as part of the settlement. “No one owes anybody anything anymore. So whatever was is history.”
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It’s unclear exactly what legal disputes were ongoing when the deal was reached. The two sides were engaged in private arbitration over the split last year, but the status of that case is unknown. A rep for Ye did not immediately return a request for comment on Adidas’s announcement.
Adidas, which operated a lucrative sneaker collaboration with West for nearly a decade, was one of many companies to terminate its relationship with the rapper in the fall of 2022 after a string of bizarre statements and actions, like unveiling a “White Lives Matter” shirt at Paris Fashion Week and claiming he was going “death con 3 on Jewish people.”
It was a messy breakup for Adidas. The split left the company holding $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys and no easy option to unload them, contributing to a loss of $655 million in sales for the last three months of 2022.
Days after Adidas announced the split with West, court records show that the company demanded Yeezy return $75 million that had allegedly been deposited into its accounts. When Yeezy refused, Adidas secretly filed a case in federal court, seeking an order to immediately freeze those funds. A judge initially granted that motion, but then later unfroze the funds.
In the course of that litigation, both sides revealed that they were also engaged in a private arbitration case over the termination of the partnership. The exact parameters of the dispute were kept secret, but Adidas argued in public court documents that Ye’s “racist, antisemitic, and other offensive public statements and conduct” had caused “considerable damage to its brand” and led to the breakdown of the partnership.
“Adidas has multiple causes of action against Yeezy, resulting from Ye’s highly public and offensive conduct described above, which violated the terms of the agreement and justified adidas’s termination of that contract,” the company argued. “Those broader causes of action, as well as the dispute over [issues], will be resolved through arbitration.”
