UPDATE: Avavav’s highly anticipated third collaboration with Adidas Originals is set to launch on November 14, pushing the boundaries of sneaker design and challenging traditional athletic footwear. This new collection features strikingly exaggerated designs, including the 22-centimeter Luge Heel and a reimagined Modified Superstar.
In this groundbreaking release, creative director Beate Skonare Karlsson transforms classic Adidas silhouettes into sculptural pieces that blur the lines between performance and parody. The collection features the Modified Superstar, crafted from a single piece of vacuum-molded leather that integrates the iconic Three Stripes directly into its surface. This innovative construction strips away nostalgic elements, presenting a modern redefinition of Adidas heritage.
The footwear lineup also includes the Moonrubber Megaride, which has been dramatically redesigned with a bubbled outsole, reflective accents, and reconfigured panels, evolving into a high boot that serves as a statement piece rather than just functional footwear. This season’s designs emphasize material over branding, reinforcing Avavav’s signature style of distortion and exaggeration.
The Luge Heel, a standout piece inspired by Adidas’s aerodynamic sports footwear, defies conventional design with its absurdly high spike, positioning itself as a surreal centerpiece rather than practical equipment. This daring approach is coupled with a visually striking campaign by Hungarian photographer Szilveszter Mako, where models are captured against painted backdrops and mirrored textures, replacing movement with stillness, and turning the footwear into the focal point of artistic expression.
As part of this release, apparel continues the theme of proportion and contradiction with trompe-l’œil track tops, oversized puffers, and accessories that echo the exaggerated geometry of the shoes. This collection marks a significant moment in fashion, solidifying Avavav’s place among Adidas’s most visually ambitious collaborators.
With the launch just days away, sneaker enthusiasts and fashion lovers alike are eagerly awaiting the chance to acquire these unique pieces that challenge traditional concepts of athletic wear. Keep an eye on November 14 for this bold new drop that promises to reshape the landscape of sneaker culture.
