NEW SEASON, NEW YOU, NEW KICKSGET STARTED WITH THESE ADIDASMUST-HAVE ICONS

New year, new you? Seemingly every corner of pop culture pushes us towards total reinvention at the top of the year. While some of us may be more ambitious in our resolutions, we’d argue that there’s no easier way to carry renewed energy into your first steps in 2026 than by adding a fresh pair to the rotation. With grounded price tags yet none of the sacrifice in quality; adidas’ stable of best-sellers offers a bounty of choice to do so, perfectly suited for everyday wear without sacrificing trendy overall appeal.

We’ve pared down our selection to three silhouettes: the Samba, Handball Spezial, and potentially new to longtime readers, the BW Army. With “terrace” aesthetics raging on, the former soccer trainers remain as stylish as ever, but for those with an extra eye on runways or lookbooks, the BW Army offers refinement that’d be right at home in luxury.

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For the fashion-forward, there are few cult classics in the adidas archive as weighty as the BW Army. GATs as explored by other brands genuinely stand as runoffs of the Three Stripes’ invention, originally crafted as an army-use trainer in the 1970s. That simplistic hardware and sleek design make it a perfect fit for today’s fashion moment, and luckily, the German giant has been general in developing new looks. It’s hard to argue with classic white or classic black, especially when paired with the timeless gum sole, but a more vibrant offering in “Cloud White/Team Victory Red” adds some vibrant pop down the sides.

Texture is the name of the game in 2026, and no brand has mastered the art of experimentation quite like adidas. For those with luxe-leaning tastes, the Three Stripes has rolled out multiple Handball Spezials featuring embossed, croc-inspired leather. Shadow Red and Night Indigo colorways keep things classic with white stripes, while the Olive Strata option injects Acid Mint accents. Brown gum soles cap off a lineup rooted firmly in terrace heritage.

The adidas Samba has been reworked time and again since its current resurgence kicked off, sometimes with help from outside collaborators. Liberty London’s latest adidas collection includes a pair inspired by the Hampton Court Flower Show, complete with delicately placed florals, patterned black fabric, and eye-catching gold accents. There’s also a high-contrast leather option, and you can never go wrong with the standard Cloud White setup.