adidas Women's Coast Star Low-Top Sneakers

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Both Stan Smith and Adidas Superstar come in rubber midsoles for flexibility, reliability and durability .

With this in mind, both models can be used for a variety of situations. Whether you’re playing tennis or just roaming the streets, these shoes are comfortable for everyday use.When Haillete retired in 1971, Adidas looked for another poster boy, landing on Stanley Roger Smith.

Let’s have a closer look at brand shoes and their main characteristics for you to be sure that you are going to make the right choice. Here is the list of things you should pay attention to if you want to have an original pair of shoes in your wardrobe. 1. Serial Number Since then, adidas has re-imagined the Stan Smith in a rainbow of colors and a range of designs. With the flashy collars and simple and sleek design, the Stan Smith shoe sustained immense success both on and off the court.

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But, in 2017, adidas released some Stan Smith models with GORE-TEX inner lining, making them waterproof. Look for the GORE-TEX label to confirm this. After a series of readjustments, modern Superstar models became snugger, meaning you’ll need to size up. Also, the adidas Superstar is tighter due to the toe cap . Traditionally, both the Stan Smith and the Superstar ran large, making it a must to size down when buying. The best thing to do in deciding is to marry each shoe’s style against your intention for them. Both pairs are ideal for daily casual use while suiting some sports. Even so, consider a dedicated tennis or basketball shoe for optimal stability and performance rather than these all-round options.

Adidas discontinued the platform in 2019, aiming at creating a user-intuitive app that perfectly substitutes miAdidas. Through technological advances, adidas soon revolutionized the shoe with protective qualities that would later influence the rise of sneaker culture. By the mid-‘80s, the adidas Superstar found its way to the streets, becoming a signature fashion of many influencers and artists. At first, adidas released all the Superstar and Stan Smith models in pure leather. Fortunately, for added comfort, the company now makes some Stan Smith models with synthetic leather.

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A couple of decades before, the company marketed this shoe under Robert Haillete’s name, a French tennis star. In 1988, adidas included Stan Smith’s portrait on the shoe’s tongue, with his mustache standing out the most. Adidas Stan Smiths are good for walking, but only as a casual daily use shoe. If you’re going on a long walk over difficult terrain, go for a dedicated walking shoe. Stan Smiths, while being comfortable, don’t offer as much arch and ankle support as a hiking boot does. Do Stan Smiths Break In? The adidas Superstar made its debut in the world of sports as a basketball shoe. In 1969, adidas released this model as a low-top version of the Pro model, a basketball shoe that was popular decades prior. Unfortunately, the original adidas Superstar also isn’t waterproof. However, some recent releases, such as the adidas Men’s Golf Superstar , are seam-sealed for optimum water resistance.