The Samba and the frozen pitches of Germany
The Stan Smith and the court of cool
The Superstar and the birth of hip-hop style
The cycle of hype and the art of staying timeless
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Master of The immortal sneakers that outlived their sports
adidas Adidas Superstar and Hip-Hop
Hold those laceless shell toes high in the air, A million-dollar deal is waiting right there.
adidas Classic Samba, Superstar, and Stan Smith sneakers display next to a concert crowd.
adidas Laceless Adidas Superstar, Samba, and Stan Smith sneakers float among glowing cosmic nebulae.
adidas Match classic sneakers to hip hop history to discover why some shoes never die.
Kareem's kicks: Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the first superstar athlete to officially endorse the shell-toe sneaker.
An extremely famous and successful performer, athlete, or public figure. In 1986, the rap group Run-D.M.C. popularized the Adidas low-top basketball shoe of the same name.
Why did hip-hop artists in the 1980s originally wear their Adidas Superstars without laces?
Which hip-hop group released the 1986 hit song 'My Adidas' and secured a historic endorsement deal?
What nickname is commonly given to the Adidas Superstar due to its unique rubber front?
Which legendary NBA player was one of the first to wear and endorse the Adidas Superstar in the 1970s?
What did Run-D.M.C. ask 20,000 concert fans to do, convincing an Adidas executive to sign them?