Andrew Rizzo Updated August 28th, 2025: The HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Low capsule releases September 3rd exclusively through hsdt.net. Importantly, while HAL Studios’ teaser featured a third, light green colorway, only the white “Dolomite” and black “Meteorite” will be available. As is made clear by each colorway’s nickname (and the lookbook images attached below), the collaboration is deeply rooted in nature – particularly biomorphism. HAL Studios founder John Bouquet pulled from references like flowing river systems and skeletal anatomy, which is fitting given the Intimidation comes from adidas’ biology-focused “Feet You Wear” line.
Original article published January 21st, 2025:
The adidas Intimidation Low has now found itself in the Three Stripes’ collaborative canon. Following a two-pair capsule by Packer Shoes, the 1999-born hoops shoe has now been shipped off to Australia for a touch-up by creative house HAL Studios. Brand co-founder John Bouquet recently announced the project on Instagram, unveiling three colorways with some noticeable tooling changes.
Consistent with HAL’s penchant for experimentation as seen via their recent ASICS GEL-Kayano 20, their Intimidation Low capsule introduces a sleeker, more minimalistic molded cage. While not too far off from traditional tooling, HAL’s three colorways see a uniform piece of semi-translucent RPU stretch from toe to heel. The cage structure is made to match the base of each colorway, landing in light green, white, and black, all of which come with their own unique touches. The green colorway features brown laces and lining for a bit of a “beef and broccoli” vibe, the black colorway features brown gum soles, and the white tastefully spices things up with red eyelets. All three looks also feature black carbon fiber over the heel, and the green and black colorways seemingly work in reflective panels over the tongue. Notably, if you’re unfamiliar with the Intimidation but acquainted with Yeezy shoes, Kanye borrowed the model’s midsole when designing the Yeezy 500.
Bouquet doesn’t share a release date for the HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Lows, but notes that more details will come later in 2025. For now, enjoy detailed images below and tap our Sneaker Release Dates to preview more upcoming pairs by the Three Stripes.
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- HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Low johnbouquet/IG
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- HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Low johnbouquet/IG
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- HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Low johnbouquet/IG
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- HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Low johnbouquet/IG
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- HAL Studios x adidas Intimidation Low johnbouquet/IG
