THE ULTIMATE CHEAT SHEET TOTHE BEST ADIDAS SNEAKERSFOR BACK TO SCHOOL

School campuses throughout the country are getting ready to welcome a new wave of students, which means it’s time for high school and college kids to start mapping out their first day fits.
 
Most will agree that the first assignment of any new school year is picking out a fresh pair of kicks, and right now there’s no better brand than adidas that offers a slate of trendy, versatile options suitable for all types of preferences. Whether you’re drawn to the slim shoe trend or Y2K vibes, there’s a Three Stripes shoe to complete your look.
 
Since you’re better spending your time studying up on your exams and (more importantly) getting to know your new classmates, leave the kicks to us. We compiled a “cheat sheet” of nine adidas icons that will get the seal of approval on the first day of school, all featured in classic black/white colors that not only go with every outfit, but also abide by most dress codes. Study up on these adidas classics now, and pick up a fresh pair now.

Spezial, Spezial, read all about it! If you’re a fan of the Samba aesthetic, but are looking to broaden your adidas collection, the Handball Spezial might be the next best option out now. Originally designed for handball as its name suggests, the shoe stands out by way of its sharp angles up top and its slim, low-profile look that continues to dominate lifestyle trends today. We love the high-contrast stripes and gum soles on this pair, but there’s a rainbow of colorways available right now on adidas.com. The same can be said about the Gazelle and Gazelle Indoor, two sibling models that are equally rich in three stripes lore.

The adidas Superstar Millennium combines the hallmarks of its namesake with an eye-catching 1990s edge. Complete with a shell toe and stripes branding along the quarter, this modified Superstar is a valid option for all those looking to sport adidas heritage with a retro-futuristic twist. The adidas Campus 00s brings a chunky skate-inspired aesthetic into the fold, and Samba stands tall as the de-facto “it shoe” of the moment, continuing to pioneer the ongoing slim sneaker trend.

Even though most high school and college kids weren’t around to recall the Y2K era, they’ve embraced early 2000s footwear aesthetics with open arms. adidas came out with several iconic adiStar running shoes at the turn of the century, and the adiStar Cushion 3 might just be the best of the bunch. This pair comes with reflective detailing across the upper, bringing just a touch of playfulness to a versatile all-black base. If you’re better suited by the vintage vibe, the Rivalry and Stan Smith are both compelling alternatives.