Andrew Rizzo Japanese retailer Beams is really flexing its creative muscle for its 50th anniversary this year, already checking off some of the best HOKA and Salomon collaborations of 2026 as a means to celebrate its longstanding role at the epicenter of Japanese streetwear. It may have outdone itself with this latest effort, though. Reuniting with adidas, Beams has introduced an extensive 14 piece capsule collection consisting of premium apparel and accessories and, for our purposes, two brand new adidas loafers.
adidas has done well to ride the sneaker-loafer wave since the trend kicked off a few seasons back, namely with a Handball Spezial Loafer that’s managed to become pretty popular in its niche. The Beams loafers made from scratch and not expressly tied to any one model, though there are some familiar throughlines. The upper looks every bit the part of a traditional kilted tassel loafer, albeit with leather stripes on the sides and a backtab akin to the Superstar’s. A lug sole lands underfoot, solidifying these as far more streetwear than formal by most definitions. The coolest detail is the center stripe, which extends upward over the forefoot while doubling as the leather splice holding the tassels.
Beams has two styles tee’d up, one named the “Preppy” in black and white leather and another named the “Yankee” in black pony hair, the latter nickname often used to describe the young and rebellious in Japan. The accompanying apparel does well to reflect that aesthetic dichotomy, including sweaters, chinos, and button downs on the “Preppy” side and black leather jackets on the “Yankee.”
The Beams x adidas Loafer pack and accompanying apparel will be available for pre-sale at Beams Harajuku on November 20th, followed by a larger drop via Beams label stores and the Beams website on November 21st. The shoes come in at ¥39,800 per pair, which translates to roughly $250 before shipping and additional fees. Check out detailed images below if you’ll be going for a pair.
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