Andrew Rizzo Swedish retailer Sneakersnstuff (SNS) turns 25 this year, and they’re celebrating the milestone with a slate of city-specific adidas shoes inspired by the 90s rave scene in Stockholm. What’s more is that the upcoming collection introduces a new co-signed imprint to the adidas Originals lineup; the SNS x adidas GT II, taken almost directly after the adidas Handball.
The shoe itself resembles a continuation of the SNS x adidas GT line, differing from the first version with a Handball-inspired upper to match the tooling down below. Forrest green nylon floods the base of this “London” colorway, complemented by “Olive” suede on the toe, eyestay, and heel panels. The stripes and spine add contrast in pure white, but the tongue, laces, and lining opt for a more sophisticated off-white shade, a seemingly small choice that goes a long way in producing an elevated look and feel. While the shoe’s upper and sole closely mimic the adidas Handball, slight tweaks to the panel sizes and the incorporation of an adidas Gazelle tongue serve to produce a refreshed twist.
On top of the brand’s 25th anniversary at large, the drop also marks ten years since SNS London opened back in 2014. As such, SNS plans to host a rave-inspired event based in London to mark the release, although full details haven’t been revealed just yet.
The SNS x adidas GT II “London” ($130) releases through the SNS App and brand storefronts on May 30th. No adidas drop date has been set at the time of this writing, signaling that the shoes are most likely exclusive to SNS channels.
Transitioning to another adidas Originals drop, check out the pastel-heavy KITH x adidas Summer 2024 collection dropping May 13th.
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SNS x adidas SNS GT II
