adidas x Sporty & Rich: Retro Run Club Capsule

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adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich just dropped their latest head-to-toe capsule, and it’s not just giving activewear. It’s serving aspirational movement. Think elevated ‘90s gym class nostalgia blended with Y2K performance polish, all seen through Emily Oberg’s perfectly color-blocked lens.

The centerpiece? A throwback favorite with a facelift: the ADISTAR CONTROL 5. Originally a 2008 running shoe, it’s been re-engineered with glossy metallic overlays and that hyper-specific Sporty & Rich minimalism. The sneaker comes in two colorways: one’s a graphite-meets-teal dream that feels like a Tumblr-core sunset jog, and the other leans into crisp white, black, and track star teal. Both feel archival and right now.

But let’s talk fits. The apparel is a masterclass in run-club-meets-streetwear energy. There’s a matching bralette and biker short duo (hello, green heat-transferred stripes), a cozy oversized sweatshirt for your green juice stop, and a nylon windbreaker that could absolutely be worn post-run or pre-brunch. The slouchy logo socks? IYKYK. And if you’re not wearing the nylon waistbag slung across your shoulder like a fashion editor off-duty, wyd?

This collection is more than just athleisure: it’s a vibe shift. It taps into our collective craving for health-conscious chic, runway-level wellness, and the dream of soft mornings spent “going for a jog” (read: iced matcha strolls with the girls). It’s a fitness fantasy dressed in fashion reality, and every piece feels like a wearable Pinterest board.

Whether you’re logging actual miles or just living the aesthetic, adidas Originals x Sporty & Rich makes sure you do it in heritage-steeped style. The collab pre-launches on October 1 on sportyandrich.com and hits adidas.com and select retailers on October 6. Lace up.