Andrew Rizzo New York has the Air Force 1, Los Angeles has Vans, and Detroit has the adidas Top Ten. Motor City made the 1979-born hoops shoe its own in the 80s and 90s, fueled by love from hustlers, fresh youths, and just about anyone with some bread. It’s a legacy adidas has proudly shown off through Detroit-centric releases in the modern era, including a SNIPES-exclusive “313 Day” style inspired by Tigers colors in 2019. With this year’s city-wide holiday in sight, SNIPES and adidas are returning to that same well with a brand new look.
This year’s adidas Top Ten “313 Day” leans understated with a jet black design inspired by muscle cars. Pebbled black leather makes up most of the upper, accompanied by silver detailing on the stripes and collar. License plate-inspired silver stamps reading “DET” land on the lateral heel, joined by metal eyelets and a silver key-shaped hangtag.
This is one of a few ongoing “city holiday” series adidas has in rotation at the moment, joined by annual celebrations for Atlanta and Milwaukee. And like those drops, the SNIPES-exclusive Top Ten will too see plenty of fanfare. SNIPES is hosting a car-meet-inspired nightlife event dubbed “From the Streets” on March 13th, headlined by Detroit rapper Skilla Baby. The adidas Top Ten “313 Day” ($120) drops at SNIPES retail locations in Detroit that same day. Those who purchase the shoes will receive VIP entry to the event, though it’s free to attend regardless.
Again, the adidas Top Ten “313 Day” drops via SNIPES locations in Detroit on March 13th. See detailed pics below if this one’s a must.
