BAPE x adidas Superstars: Why I’m Already Clearing Space in My Sneaker Collection
Alright sneakerheads, I’ve got some news that literally made me spill my morning coffee all over my keyboard (typing this on my backup, by the way). The streetwear gods have answered our prayers once again – BAPE and adidas are dropping a fresh Superstar collab in March 2025, and I’m already counting down the days!
Remember when I camped outside Footlocker for 12 hours back in 2018 for those limited edition Jordans? My wife still gives me grief about missing our anniversary dinner. Worth it? Absolutely. Will I do something equally ridiculous for these BAPE x adidas joints? You bet your vintage Stan Smiths I will.
What’s the Big Deal?
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or, like, having a normal life not obsessed with footwear), this collab is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Superstar. Fifty-five years! That’s older than me, and I’ve got gray hairs sprouting like nobody’s business.
The collection features two colorways that are making my wallet nervous already – a classic White/Black combo and a Blue/White version that’s giving me serious Tokyo street style vibes. Last time I was in Harajuku, I saw kids rocking similar color schemes, and I swear they could all be fashion models.
But here’s what’s really got me hyped – the design is downright wild. They’ve done this asymmetrical thing where one side has the iconic adidas Three Stripes while the other flaunts BAPE’s logo. It’s like the sneaker equivalent of having a mullet: business on one side, party on the other. And I am HERE for it.
My History with Superstars
I still remember my first pair of Superstars. It was 2003, and I’d saved up from my terrible college job making smoothies (the smell of banana never quite left my clothes). Those white shoes with black stripes felt like pure magic on my feet – even if I did immediately step in a puddle outside the mall.
Over the years, I’ve owned maybe… seven pairs? Eight? My wife would say too many, but true sneakerheads know there’s no such thing. There was the pair I wore to my cousin’s wedding (the bride wasn’t thrilled, but comfort trumps formality in my book). Then there were the limited editions I swore I wouldn’t wear but ended up taking to Coachella where they got absolutely destroyed by dust and spilled drinks.
That’s the beauty of Superstars though – they’re meant to be lived in. And now BAPE is bringing their signature camo pattern to the mix? Chef’s kiss.
The Details That Matter
Let’s talk details for a sec. According to my sources (okay, I obsessively refresh sneaker blogs at 3 AM), these beauties will feature BAPE’s signature camo pattern splashed across the upper. If you’ve ever seen BAPE camo up close, you know it’s got this depth to it that photographs just don’t capture. It’s like looking at a magic eye puzzle – the longer you stare, the more details pop out.
They’re also adding gold branding details, which is gonna make these pop something fierce. Last time I had gold accents on sneakers, strangers stopped me on the street to ask about them. My ego doesn’t need the boost, but who am I to deny the people what they want?
The Damage to Your Wallet
Now for the part that hurts – these will set you back $160. That’s like 40 lattes, or one really fancy dinner, or about half what I spent last month on impulse Amazon purchases that I definitely didn’t need (looking at you, avocado slicer).
Is it worth it? Well, considering I paid almost double that for resale BAPE sneakers back in 2016, this actually feels like a bargain. Plus, these aren’t just shoes – they’re wearable art, conversation starters, and if history repeats itself, probably a decent investment.
They’ll drop at select retailers and online, which means I’ll be setting about 17 alarms and probably bribing my nephew to try on his computer too. These are gonna sell out faster than concert tickets for whatever band the kids are into these days.
The Waiting Game
March 2025 feels like forever away. That’s enough time for me to convince my wife we need these in our lives, save up the cash without dipping into our “real adult stuff” fund, and maybe even clean out my sneaker closet (who am I kidding – that’s not happening).
Until then, I’ll be over here, refreshing pages for leaks, watching unboxing videos of previous BAPE collabs, and probably boring everyone at dinner parties talking about shoe construction and the cultural significance of the Superstar silhouette.
Anyone else planning to cop these when they drop? Let me know in the comments! And if you’ve got an inside connection at adidas, feel free to slide into my DMs. Size 10.5, just saying.
