The Superstar was the first low-top basketball shoes with all-leather uppers. It was also the first basketball shoe with the rubber shelltoe, a feature that earned the Adidas Superstar its many nicknames, including the “shelltoe,” “shell tops,” and “shell shoes.” This rubber shell piece offered unmatched toe protection, which is one of many reasons for why the shoe... 

The origins of the Vintage Superstar date back to the 1950’s, with the release of the Pro Model. This shoe, which emphasized ankle support, was quickly adopted by basketball players. Roughly thirteen years later in 1969, the next model of the Adidas was released was the Superstar I or Vintage version. This version took into account the popularity of the brand with basketball players and was designed... 

Whether you’re practicing your first Ollie or are already a Ripper, your most important piece of equipment, aside from your board, are your shoes. The Adidas Superstar Skate range is designed and produced specifically for the ultimate skateboarding excitement and safety. Aside from the traditional rubber shell toe cap, the superstar skate is wider, with a thicker sole and shock-absorbing gel... 

The Pro Model precedes the Superstar by almost ten years, as the one of the very first shoes to be invented specifically for athletics in the late 1950s and early 1960s. When the Superstar came out in 1969, the Pro Model became included in the Superstar brand of styles, defined by unique design elements such as all-leather uppers, non-marking rubber soles, and of course the famous rubber “shelltoe,”... 

These are basketball shoes manufactured by Adidas from 1969 to the present. It was originally released as a low top variation of the Pro Model basketball shoe. With its rubber shell toe, it was nicknamed “shell tops,” “shell shoes,” or “shell toe.” The iconic design has long been a major influence on sneaker culture. When the original Superstar was introduced, it... 

The original in the Sups collection. These sneakers are designed to be a basketball shoe and was released in 1969 by the Adidas Company. It is low top version of the popular Pro Model basketball shoe. The Superstar I has a rubber shell toe piece. The shoe also has a thin leather tongue without any additional padding on the inside of the tongue. The Adidas Superstar I was the first low top basketball... 

Adicolor has been around since 1983 when the Superstar first took off in popular street culture. The simple visual design of the Superstar, with its chunky body and two-toned stripes-on-solid appearance made it easy for people to express their individuality with paint and markers. Seeking to capitalize on the public’s desire for customized shoes, Adidas created the Adicolor line of Superstar... 

To celebrate this legacy, Adidas released the Superstar 35th anniversary collection in 2005.The collection consists of five different series and 35 models, each representing facets of the Superstar’s rich history and each only seeing a very limited run. Photography, graffiti and art were the inspiration for the Expression series. Everyone from Disney to the street artists of Project Playground... 

The iconic Superstar sneakers were introduced in 1969 as a low-top variety of the Pro Model shoe. It went on to become one of the major influences in both basketball and hip-hop culture. Its unique design elements included all-leather uppers, non-marking rubber soles, and of course the famous rubber “shelltoe” or protective rubber toe piece. Initially marketed to basketball players, it...