Officially launched as a shoe brand in 1949, Adidas has been one of the largest and most influential sneaker and shoe companies to this day. They are the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest sportswear manufacturer in the entire world. This German company has released a variety of different products and athletic gear over the years, but people always come back for their sneakers. From low-tops to basketball shoes, Adidas has designed and produced a wide variety of shoes over the years. But out of the hundreds of different models of sneakers that they have made, which ones could be considered the best? We are going to look at ten different pairs of Adidas’s that we feel are the best ones of all-time.
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10. The Attitude
The 1980’s brought the world the rise of the high-top basketball sneaker, and the Adidas Attitudes were certainly one of the greatest around. Released in 1987, the Attitudes were designed by Jeremy Scott and were certainly very bold. These large sneakers were part of a revival for Adidas to become more relevant as a brand, and they certainly live up to todays standards.
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9. The Campus
Originally released in 1980 as the “Tournament”, the sneaker now known as the Campus has quickly become one of the best Adidas’s ever. With it’s suede design, iconic stripes, and classic styling, the Campus’s are certainly a great “everyday” shoe. They are fairly vintage in style and they are also timeless. Perfect for people of all different fashion tastes and styles, the Adidas Campus is certainly one of the greats.
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8. The Pro Model
The 1960’s were a time where consumers began to demand more “aggressive” looking shoes that were functional, and many companies quickly tried to come up with pairs to please consumers. Adidas gave the world their Pro Model sneaker in 1965, and it quickly became popular with basketball players. Athletes needed a high-top sneaker that was durable, and the Pro Model’s were among some of the favorites. This sneakers helped Adidas gain a stronger foothold in the world of basketball, and the shoes were classics the day that they came out.
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7. The KB8
During the mid-1980’s, Nike launched their Air Jordan brand with Michael Jordan, and soon many professional basketball players were looking to set up their own exclusive line of sneakers. The KB8’s were released back in 1997, and they were the first signature sneaker that were made for Kobe Bryant. The sneaker was very progressive and unique, and many consider the KB8’s to be one of the best basketball sneakers that Adidas has ever made. While Kobe is no longer with Adidas, these shoes still live on.
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6. The Yeezy 750 Boost
Some readers might be upset that I included these sneakers on out list, given how new they are and the story behind them, however I feel that the Yeezy 750 Boosts are still one of the greatest shoes Adidas has ever released. Following his departure from Nike, Kanye West moved to Adidas in an effort to collaborate with the brand to create some very unique and high-quality sneakers. The 750 Boosts were one of the designs that they have come up with, and it’s personally one of my favorite pair of sneakers ever. Produced in a limited-run, the Yeezy 750 Boosts are high-tops that are somehow both aggressive/forward-thinking yet also extremely subtle and minimal at the same time. If you want a pair, then get ready to drop around $1,500 as that is about the average price for these sneakers on the resell market.
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5. The Rod Laver
Adidas makes a variety of other athletic shoes including tennis shoes. Created in 1970 specifically for tennis legend Rod Laver, his signature sneaker became an instant hit. It was popular among tennis players, and the shoe even entered into the world of skateboarding. The Rod Laver’s were just another solid sneaker that allowed Adidas to gain better ground in sports outside the world of basketball.
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4. The Top Ten
Adidas seemed to do no wrong with their basketball shoes during the 1970’s and 1980’s, and the Top Tens were yet another instant hit. The Top Tens were created with designs by professional basketball player Rick Barry in mind, and Adidas launched the sneaker in 1979. Since then, the sneakers have become one of the best selling and looking pars for the brand.
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3. The Stan Smith
Released in 1965, the Stan Smiths were the first tennis shoe from the brand. Back then they were called the Rober Haillet’s after the French professional, but in 1971 Adidas changed the name to feature Smith’s. Praised for it’s simple and minimal design, the Stan Smiths are still produced to this day and are one of the more popular models of sneakers from the brand.
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2. The Samba
When discussing the best sneaker models from Adidas, you have to include the Sambas. Back in 1950, Adidas wanted to create a training shoe for soccer athletes that allowed them to play either inside or on hard surfaces like frozen dirt, in the off-season. These sneakers were a first of their kind, and today they are the second best-selling shoe that Adidas has ever made.
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1. The Superstar
The Superstars are easily the most iconic and best selling sneaker that Adidas has ever created. When you think of Adidas shoes, you think of these sneakers. The Superstars came out in 1969 as low-cut version of the Pro Model. They were instant hits, and have gone on to easily be their best shoe ever. It’s yet another sneaker by Adidas that was a classic as soon as it his stores.
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