Highsnobiety
Double Tap to Zoom
StockX
1 / 3

adidas' latest collab is a return to the archive, JJJJound-style.

JJJJound and adidas' Made In Germany Superstar is a stroll down memory lane displayed in an ultra-classic package.

This collaborative sneaker — which hasn't officially been confirmed and yet is already selling on resale sites for $432 — appears to maintain the simplistic allure of the original adidas Superstar, down to a plain leather upper and inimitable retro shell-toe, all wrapped up in a couple classic colorways, according to leakers (expect two versions, at least one wearing plain black and white).

There are some differences, though. The inside of the JJJJound Superstar wears a cognac-toned leather interior, which provides some smooth, slightly noticeable contrast.

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Twitter post.

Gold JJJJound lettering replaces the typical Superstar branding, too, elevating the vibe of the shoe with a dash of... well, let's call it sophistication. Otherwise this is a blissfully simple sneaker.

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.

Essentially, the JJJJound Superstar is a carefully crafted amalgamation of both brands' strong points. For adidas, this looks like a classic sneaker silhouette that stands the test of time and for JJJJound, it's keenly curated minimalism modestly updated with German craft.

For anyone not already tuned in, though, it just looks like another Superstar.

No, seriously, as epitomized by everything from its collaborations with footwear brands from Crocs to New Balance, JJJJound is clearly not trying to reinvent any wheels. But with a shoe as classic as a Superstar, maybe it doesn't need to.

Because if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Right?

This is what makes adidas' Made in Germany sneakers the perfect canvas for the Canadian brand, a theory proven by the swiftly sold-out (and also locally made) JJJJound x adidas Sambas.

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.

The phrase "elevated basics" gets used a lot, but sometimes it really does apply, as JJJJound's adidas' Superstar make painfully clear.

We Recommend
  • adidas Sambas Go Elegantly Chunky With a ‘90s Skate-Ish Makeover
    • Sneakers
  • adidas' Premium German-Made Shoe Is Surprisingly JJJJound-Free
    • Sneakers
  • adidas’ Trusty Gazelle Looks Good as an Italian-Made Dress Shoe
    • Sneakers
  • adidas' Eternal Superstar Turned Into a Dapper Leather Dress Shoe
    • Sneakers
  • Wales Bonner's Reviving a Historic adidas Running Shoe
    • Sneakers
What To Read Next
  • New Balance’s Super-Flat Climbing Shoe Is Becoming More Minimal (& Stylish)
    • Sneakers
  • So, What's Vuori, and Why's It Everywhere Now?
    • Style
  • Nike's Air Max Football Boot Is a Confusing (But Undeniably Fun) Hybrid
    • Sneakers
  • Nike's Gorgeously Glossed Air Force 1 Is Even Better Than the Last
    • Sneakers
    • sponsored
  • Nike's Most Approachable Sneaker Is Delicious in Mocha-Flavored Leather
    • Sneakers
  • Quietly, Saucily, Saint Laurent Swaggered Its Way to the Top of Fashion
    • Style