Matt Varga If you somehow had any doubt about how valued Benito is within the German giant’s ecosystem, the thorough exploration of the signature BadBo line has to have quelled those fears. The adidas BadBo 1.0 and BadBo 1.1 have finally handed the Grammy winner a shoe unto himself, but even as his wholly owned series gets its legs under it, there’s still room to reach back into already explored silhouettes, something that the Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle “Solar Gold” has its eyes on.
Of course, with Bad Bunny’s efforts on the Campus now left to the archive, his reworked Gazelle has become one of the more essential tools in the Puerto Rican multi-hyphenate’s arsenal. Featuring a double tongue, asymmetric T-toe, and exposed branding, the reworked terrace icon was utilized heavily in 2025 for “City Series” storytelling, nodding to Benito’s favorite natural aspects of the island. Whether it’s an intentional metaphor towards the future of the Gazelle enterprise is unclear, but this “Solar Gold” edition turns to the sunset over the Caribbean for inspiration, utilizing golden suede uppers to pair with the signature touches.
The Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle “Solar Gold” is confirmed for a release on October 17th, dropping via the CONFIRMED app, adidas.com, and partnering retailers.
