adidas x Wales Bonner SS25 Discipline, Freedom, And The Shape Of A New Classic
I wasn’t planning to write about this one. I saw it once, let it pass. Then I looked again. And again. Not because it was calling for attention, but because something about it felt steady. Not flat. Just sure of itself.
The Karintha showed up first. Wales Bonner’s first original sneaker with adidas. Low silhouette, slightly pointed toe, not sharp but defined. It holds tension without needing to be dramatic. One comes sequined in deep brown. The light hits it and it doesn’t glitter, it glows. The other is tan suede, soft in tone, clean in execution. I keep going back and forth. Some days the suede feels right. Other days, the sequins do. I don’t think it’s a matter of choosing. They live in different moods.
Then there’s the Superstar Hi. Suede panels, crisp white toe cap. Quiet strength. Nothing forced. The Adilette is stripped down but softened. A handwoven crochet strap from Brazil replaces what would have been plastic. That one change holds warmth. Makes it feel touched, not processed.
The apparel is consistent. Tracksuits, lace-up polos, anoraks that feel like they belong on people who don’t need to overthink how they move. Black, red, green, blue. The palette does its job. Not loud, not muted. Just present. The red WB Club hoodie and shorts, with its subtle crest and no big logo, caught me off guard in the best way. I didn’t expect to remember it, but I did.
Accessories are few, which works. A suede bowling bag with clean lines. Striped socks that don’t try to be clever. Branding is there, but tucked in. Nothing pulls too hard.
The more time I spent with the collection, the more I noticed what wasn’t there. There’s a refusal to crowd. No filler. Nothing chasing a theme or trying to perform identity. Just shape, texture, rhythm. Each piece feels like it was allowed to arrive at its own pace.
I won’t say more than that. I think that’s enough.
The adidas x Wales Bonner SS25 collection is available now on adidas.com, the Confirmed app, and select global retailers.
Let me know what you notice. Or what you don’t. I’m always curious where someone else’s eye lands first.
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