Back with a bang.
This is not a drill: Rick Owens and adidas are officially getting back in the game. Nearly a decade after their last collab, the two names are joining forces once again, and to be honest, they’ve got something pretty special up their sleeves.
Realised as a three-piece offering, the hotly-anticipated launch includes two Springblade Runners, arriving in black and white and light khaki colourways. Both pairs combine leather and canvas across the upper, with oversized Three Stripes branding and the model’s signature spring-like blades running along the sole. Alongside them, the Prince of Darkness has reworked the design into a Springblade Boot, adding a taller profile and his usual oversized, gathered shape.
Originally launched in 2013, the adidas Springblade made a name for itself with its trademark blade-based sole. Developed over six years by the brand’s Innovation Team, the runner featured 16 individual polymer blades designed to compress and release energy with every stride. From pole vaulting to motorcycle suspension, the Springblade took inspiration from some unlikely places, with its return first being teased at Paris Fashion Week in June.
The Rick Owens x adidas Springblade is set to land on 17 November, with prices starting at $590.
PHOTO CREDIT: @rickownens/@adidasorignals
