Classic Adidas sneakers have begun to see a rise in popularity and models like the Samba, Forum and Gazelles are flying off shelves, thanks to the Y2K aesthetic. Learn how the trending look led the sneakers to mainstream popularity and check out our picks of the best Adidas silhouettes available today. 

GOAT

Classic Adidas sneakers are finally having their time in the sun thanks to the popularity of the Y2K look, which is deeply rooted in nostalgia. This romanticization of the past applies to every facet of the 2000s – punk rock is back, old-school graphic tees are beloved and sports apparel is fashionable again. TikTok creators and fashion influencers are now pairing old-school jerseys and baggy thrifted denim with retro sneakers. It’s not uncommon to see people rocking basketball jerseys with Forum Lows, or classic football tees with Sambas. This shift in fashion sensibilities shows a bias for vintage sports apparel and sneakers, and that’s how the Adidas Classics silhouettes come into the picture and started trending.

Thanks to their retro look, Adidas’ classic shoes which were originally made for soccer and basketball have become highly sought after. Models like the Campus, Gazelle, Samba and Forum enjoyed a boost in popularity with popular collaborations with Pharrell, Bad Bunny, Gucci, and Sporty and Rich. Fashion icons such as Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Jerry Lorenzo have also been spotted wearing these Adidas silhouettes, propelling them further into mainstream popularity. Read on to find out more about the best Adidas silhouettes. 

Campus 

Released in 1970 as a basketball shoe for professional athletes, the Adidas Campus quickly gained traction among the skater, hip-hop and streetwear communities in the ‘80s. At the time, Adam Horowitz and Mike Diamond of the Beastie Boys were seen wearing the Adidas Campus. They even wore the kicks on the cover of their popular Check Your Head album, which resulted in a spike in the popularity of the Campus.