Jerry Lorenzo Put His Personal Touch on adidas' Jabbar Sneakers
After only a few months back in the spotlight, adidas' Jabbar sneakers are getting lots of attention from the athletic brand. It was only a matter of time before we'd see a collaboration.
Earlier this year, adidas reintroduced the archival sneaker named after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. A few new colorways hit the shelves, and now Jerry Lorenzo is putting his mark on the shoes. The Fear of God designer teased the shoe on his social media, sparking internet buzz.
Debuting over four decades ago, the NBA legend's signature shoes keep a similar, vintage look as they did when they first hit the scene. Lorenzo keeps up the integrity of the sneaker with his collab, going with a clean white leather base contrasted by pops of green.
He did make a pretty drastic change to the shoe's tongue, though, adding a bold portrait of himself rather than keep Jabbar's image. This personal touch sets the sneaker apart from past iterations, and combines individuality with high-fashion design.
The Jabbar sneaker joins the list of growing collaborations between adidas and Lorenzo's brand. The two teamed up in December 2023 to start sportswear line Fear of God Athletics, after three years of teasing.
This subset has created clothing and a handful of shoes. Most recently, the brand released II Basketball shoes that have been seen on NBA stars this season.
There's no official release date yet, but expect to see the Jerry Lorenzo x adidas Jabbar sneakers in 2025.
