Matt Varga The popularity of retro basketball styles like the New Balance 550 remains a massive driver in the footwear industry today. While every company has at least one shoe that speaks to those trends, you’re probably sleeping on one of the best, the adidas Rivalry 86 Low, back again in a fiery “Better Scarlet” arrangement.
The hardware present on this shoe isn’t just tapping into past eras, it’s taken straight from it- the sole unit entirely intact from the Rivalry Hi model introduced in the 80s. While some of the tooling is modified for the modern day, the model’s wide bodied appeal still remains all the same. For this pair specifically, the suede swap on the upper here taps into the low-key lifestyle lane that brought huge success to models like the adidas Samba and adidas SL72. Affixing a gum sole to the classically inspired upper is just icing on the cake in that regard, closing out a laid back atmosphere for a shoe that’s traditionally anything but.
The adidas Rivalry 86 Low “Better Scarlet” is available now via adidas.com, retailing for $120. Limited sizes are available, so act quick if you’re planning on picking up a pair of your own.
For an impending Three Stripes drop, check out their collaborative pack for May the 4th- including the adidas Star Wars Stan Smith and adidas Star Wars Superstar.
WHERE TO BUY
adidas Rivalry Low 86
US 05/03/2024 Friday
| Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas US | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - |
