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The adidas Country OG has recently converted many people to its retro, slim-shaped looks.

A shoe with a history dating back to 1973, the Country OG has found itself popping up on trend reports and landing several notable collaborations. However, a big indicator of the sneaker’s popularity is that skateboarders are caving to its old-school charm, despite the Country OG being the polar opposite of a hard-wearing skate shoe.

Specifically, the London-based skatewear label always do what you should do (also known more simply as: always), has decided it’s such a big fan of the shoe, that it will create its own.

Forgoing adidas’ many excellent skate shoes, always upgrades the adidas Country OG with an eye-catching fabric choice.

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The classic, slim-shaped sneaker has a shiny purple upper that looks almost iridescent. It also has always’ signature branding in white on the tongue and to the right of its suede T-shaped toe box.

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Unlike always and adidas’ debut collaboration (an all-black Superstar with a more chunky tongue in line with old-school skate shoes) this follow-up sneaker doesn’t bring any silhouette-changing updates to the adidas Country — the focus is entirely on its glossy upper. 

Before launching online, this collaboration is set to release on November 16 via a pop-up hosted by always. For first dibs on the sneaker, there is a sign-up link on the always' website.

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Meanwhile, select retailers such as atmos and Dover Street Market will also stock the shoe.

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In the same week as Song For The Mute’s textured mohair adidas Country OG collaboration is finally set for release, one of London’s leading skate/surf brands is dropping its own variation on the shoe. This retro runner is really having its moment. 

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