The Stan Smith shoe comes to cycling
03/07/2024
It says the shoe retains “the unmistakable silhouette of the original Stan Smith”, while incorporating a two-bolt SPD-cleat system for clipless pedal cycling. The shoe also has a rigid nylon plate embedded into a synthetic sole, which has been adapted to cover the front two-thirds of the sole, providing stiffness for efficiency of movement while cycling, and flexibility and comfort when walking.
The shoe uses a soft, full-grain leather for durability, while the familiar green foam heel and perforated three stripes bring through the signature accents of the original silhouette. In honour of this special edition, the tongue has been embossed with a golden portrait of Stan Smith on a racing bike.
Adidas began working with Stan Smith in 1978 and, in the 46 years that have followed, it said the collection had “reimagined what a sport shoe can be”.
“It has been a joy to watch adidas evolve and reimagine the shoe,” the former tennis star said. “As someone who loves the adventure cycling offers, it is exciting to see how these small but mighty additions can continue the silhouette’s sporting legacy.”
He said that, by bringing Stan Smith to cycling, he hoped to encourage more people to “find freedom through the bicycle”.
Image: adidas.
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