Andrew Rizzo One of the most consequential sneaker industry developments of all time occurred in 2002 when Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto debuted the inaugural adidas Y-3 collection at Paris Fashion Week, marrying sport and high-fashion aesthetics in a project that was by all means ambitious for its time. Now over two decades later, adidas Y-3 had evolved into a full-fledged sub-brand, continuing to add new pages to its storied legacy while also harkening back to previous works.
After shooting a handful of lookbooks in New York City during the early 2010s, adidas Y-3 now revisits the big apple for its Fall 2024 campaign. Titled “A Love Letter To New York,” imagery features Harlem’s A$AP Nast and runway model Gabbriette, both of whom flaunt upcoming footwear and apparel. adidas also enlisted legendary photographer Max Vadukul for the campaign, who notably shot Yamamoto’s Fall/Winter collection in New York all the way back in 1984.
For our purposes, the lookbook is accompanied by product shots of three sneakers; the Y-3 Gendo Superstar, Y-3 Japan, and what appears to be a knee-high boot for women. The Gendo Superstar is far and away the most eyebrow-raising of the bunch, defined by a unique sole with a massive cutout in the center. While that model explores a variety of different contemporary shades, the Japan and boot both come coated in black, meant to reflect the grit of New York.
All three options are available now via adidas.com, with the Gendo Superstar marked at $750 and Japan retailing for $350. See detailed images of each pair below and tap our Sneaker Release Dates page to keep pulse with other upcoming drops.
