adidas Originals has joined forces with MENACE, the Los Angeles streetwear label, to lend the iconic Superstar a deeply personal and striking reinterpretation. The result is a sneaker that fuses heritage, craft, and lived experience into every stitch.
In the “Wonder White / Dark Blue Haze Rose” colourway, the upper features textured suede adorned with embossed paisley patterns, echoing motifs from classic bandanas and urban artistry. Contrasting denim Three Stripes run along the sides, creating a collision of materials that feels intentionally layered a nod to MENACE’s roots in streetwear and working-class aesthetics. The navy heel tab carries embroidered “M” branding, a subtle identifier of Steven Mena’s imprint, while the pink satin inner lining pays homage to his mother, whose favourite flower was the rose. That rose motif appears in small dosages across the shoe’s branding and packaging.
Beyond the materials, the shoe’s details build a narrative. Flat wide laces, a diamond-plate texture embossed on the tongue and echoed on the shoebox, and bolt-shaped eyestays combine to anchor the story in industrial grit and perseverance. The shell toe also embraces a subtle faux-age patina, giving the pair a lived-in feel from day one. The sole unit, too, carries that aged treatment rather than a stark clean finish.
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