Menace x adidas Adistar Control 5 Unveiled At ComplexCon

Inspired by heatmaps?

Andrew Rizzo 1 hour

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The adidas Adistar Control 5 is getting pushed like no other silhouette in the brand’s portfolio right now, continuing to lean on collaborations to drive eyes to mainline looks. Following projects by Unheardof, Larry June, and more comes a striking new take by LA streetwear brand Menace, and it might just be the best of the bunch.

Shown here via on-foot images taken at ComplexCon, Menace’s Adistar Control 5 appears to draw inspiration from heatmaps. The sides and toe box make up one continuous “zone” so to speak, running a white to yellow to red gradient akin to the hottest points on a map. The overlays are done in black with a slight lenticular effect, complemented by silver stripes with Menace branding and another Menace stamp on the tongue. The bulk of the upper and midsole, meanwhile, arrive in dark purple.

The Menace adidas Adistar Control 5 doesn’t have a release date yet, though a Holiday 2026 drop seems most likely at this juncture. Check out detailed images below and visit our Sneaker Release Dates page for more.

: Photos via Oscar Castillo

: Photos via Oscar Castillo

: Photos via Oscar Castillo

: Photos via Oscar Castillo

: Photos via Oscar Castillo

: Photos via Oscar Castillo

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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.