DTLR and adidas have teamed as much as launch a limited-edition “Chicago” Famous person designed to honor the Windy Metropolis’s tradition and wealthy sports activities historical past.
Every coloration on the Chicago Famous person represents certainly one of Chicago’s iconic sports activities groups, paying tribute to their championship legacies. The black leather-based higher and white sole signify the Southside Chicago White Sox, whereas blue heel accents nod to the rival Cubs from the Northside. The pink heel tab honors the Chicago Bulls and their ’90s dynasty run, whereas the orange heel stripe takes us again to 1985, when Da Bears dominated the NFL. Final however not least, the inexperienced, yellow, pink, and orange accents on the Three Stripes signify the feathers on the Chicago Blackhawks brand, paying homage to Chicago’s most up-to-date sports activities dynasty, which gained three Stanley Cups from 2009 to 2015.
Further particulars on the DTLR x adidas Famous person embody a customized Windy Metropolis brand on the fitting heel, a debossed Chicago flag on the lateral heel, and sky blue and pink accents on the tongues, lace strips, and Famous person branding—all impressed by town’s flag. Underfoot, the clear outsole reads “CHICAGO,” with the state of Illinois contained in the “C,” the Chicago flag spanning the “H” and “I,” and town skyline throughout the “CAGO.”
To offer again to town, adidas and DTLR will host SUPERSTAR DAY—a community-driven occasion the place DTLR will repaint the fitness center partitions of Randolph Elementary College, impressed by the identical design components discovered on the Chicago Famous person.
For the marketing campaign, DTLR and adidas tapped Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, who’s informative movies have taken social media by storm. Dilla will launch a collection of “Chicago Tales” clips on Instagram as a part of the rollout, with the primary episode that includes Jim’s Authentic and the Maxwell Avenue Polish, a Chicago meals staple. (Notice how he asks for a pop and never a soda!)
The DTLR x adidas Famous person II “Chicago” drops in full household sizing on April 18th, solely at DTLR shops and on the DTLR web site. Test them out beneath.
DTLR x adidas Famous person II “Chicago”
Colour: Core Black/Footwear White
Model Code: JP8509
Launch Date: April 18, 2025
Worth: $110 USD
