4 days ago
The adidas Stan Smith Low Ballet Emerges With an Ultra Flat Sole
New photos have emerged showing a possible Ballet variant of theadidas Stan Smith Lowthat is allegedly landing this Summer. Evolving from the 'balletcore' and 'cocquette' trends that have infiltrated women's fashion in recent years, the adidas Stan Smith Low Ballet forgoes frilly trims and delicate details for a minimal and refined feel.
With an ultra-flat sole, a stripped-down upper, and an elegant seam bisecting the toebox, the model evokes luxury leather shoes likeMaison Margiela's Tabis,Lemaire's Piped Slippers, andThe Row's loafers. Closer to adidas' sphere, the reimagined model also evokesNike's polarizingAir Rift, which features a Japanese-inspired Tabi toe and a Mary Jane-like upper. Rather than leaning into performance sensibilities like it did in theTaqwa Bint Ali x adidas Megaride Mary-Jane, the Stan Smith Low Ballet appears to be more of a lifestyle model due to the absence of technical aesthetics.
The variant is shown in two colorways: a sleek all-black and a stark white with bold red trims. Like the original Stan Smith, the classic three stripe overlays are replaced with perforated stripes and the back collar showcases the recognizable trefoil logo. Finally, in place of a traditional lacing system, adidas opts for a truly Ballet-geared design with a singular leather strap.
As of the time of writing an official release date has not been announced for the rumored Stan Smith Low Ballet, but stay tuned to Hypebeast for further updates on the model's release.
