What happens when the world’s most iconic sea sponge resurfaces for a new movie? adidas Originals turns Bikini Bottom into streetwear heaven.
As SpongeBob SquarePants returns to theaters for its second feature film, adidas celebrates the moment with a playful two-silhouette drop, a comedic, nostalgic, and unexpectedly stylish crossover that transforms two classic adidas icons into cartoon couture.
This is not just a footwear collab.
It’s your childhood packed into a shoebox.
The Stan Smith Freizeit SpongeBob
SpongeBob has never looked so dress-shoe chic.
Taking inspiration from SpongeBob’s surprisingly formal wardrobe (ever noticed those shiny black loafers?), adidas reimagines the Stan Smith through a Nine-to-Five Bikini Bottom lens.
The upper arrives in slick, glossy black patent leather with a tonal embossed tongue logo and a chunkier, ridged outsole — equal parts cartoonish and couture. The lace tips mimic SpongeBob’s striped socks, while removing the graphic sock liner reveals a hidden squished Plankton print. Even the shoebox turns into a pineapple paradise, complete with a boating license accessory.
It’s goofy.
It’s refined.
It’s pure SpongeBob perfection.
The Superstar II Patrick Star
Patrick finally gets his fashion moment, and it’s pink, suede, and low-key luxurious.
With the second silhouette, adidas takes the Superstar II and transforms it into a wearable homage to the world’s sweetest idiot savant. The sneaker features a premium vapor-pink suede upper, tonal detailing, and classic black stripes.
Small details make this pair a collector’s obsession:
- Alternating embroidered tongue linings inspired by beloved SpongeBob episodes
- Translucent ocean-themed outsoles
- Sockliners and laces that match Patrick’s legendary green-and-purple shorts
- Packaging designed to look like the rock he lives under
It’s the kind of shoe that makes you laugh first… and admire second.
A Launch Made for Fans
The adidas Originals x SpongeBob collection drops TODAY, November 20, with early sign-ups opening November 13 via the adidas app and CONFIRMED. The shoes will be available online, at adidas Originals locations, and select sneaker retailers.
For sneakerheads, animation lovers, and people who still quote “Is mayonnaise an instrument?”, this collab is a warm reminder that pop culture doesn’t always need to be serious to be iconic.
Sometimes, fashion just needs to make you smile, and this collection absolutely does.
