The Great Wave Off Kanagawa Appears On The adidas Adizero EVO SL

Running is the wave.

Andrew Rizzo May 14, 2026

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Few artworks are as recognizable as Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, a woodblock print from Japan’s Edo period that’s become one of the most ubiquitous images in the modern world. You can find it on posters, tapestries, rugs, tee shirts, damn near anything you can imagine, and now thanks to adidas, that list includes a sneaker.

The adidas Adizero EVO SL gets a grey colorway with wave-inspired graphics across the stripes, nodding to the original print while adding a pink/red gradient in the corner. Only one of the three rowboats appears on the lateral side, a detail widely read as a nod to human fragility and perseverance.

The adidas Adizero EVO SL “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa” is currently on the atmos release calendar for May 15th and will likely be a Japan exclusive. For everyone else, the aftermarket is your move.

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.