- Designed in collaboration with BAPE® the collection includes the Predator Elite FT Firm Ground, the F50 Elite Firm Ground, the adidas Originals Samba, a host of apparel pieces and accessories
- The collection sees BAPE®’s signature ABC CAMO print takeover adidas F50 Elite and Predator Elite cleats as well as adorning the signature adidas Originals Samba with the label’s SKULL STA face
- The adidas and BAPE® Football collection is available September 6th from Confirmed, adidas.com, select adidas retail partners, stores, BAPE.com and BAPE STORE® globally.
This September, adidas and BAPE® have come together to celebrate the future of football with a collection that blends the Japanese label’s loud streetwear sensibility with American spirit in order to ignite the borderless community energy surrounding the world’s most popular sport.
The collection is headlined by two bold takes on adidas’ pinnacle Football cleats: the Predator Elite FT Firm Ground and the F50 Elite Firm Ground. The game-changing adidas Predator Elite, with its instantly recognizable fold-over tongue, is reimagined in BAPE®’s signature green ABC CAMO with gold stripes, a shark graphic on the lateral, alternating gold logos on the tongues, and ABC CAMO sockliners. The pioneering F50 Elite, meanwhile, boasts an ABC CAMO upper in a blue to pink gradient treatment, a shark graphic on the medial, all over print clear stars, and alternating pink and blue sockliners.
Matching the energy of the performance footwear selection, the apparel offering takes streetstyle to the pitch with ABC CAMO jerseys, shorts, and tights, as well as a BABY MILO® football tee.
Designed to turn heads, the accessories selection includes an ABC CAMO duffle bag and a BABY MILO® shoulder bag — the latter will be available very soon within the same month.
Moving from the field to the street, BAPE® has brought its distinct lens to the iconic adidas Originals Samba sneaker. First made for football and now a certified lifestyle icon, the legendary Japanese label has reimagined the classic silhouette with an aniline grained leather upper – all-the-while swapping out the signature suede toe box overlay for a SKULL STA face in a rubber finish. The right shoe then features a BAPE STA™ on the lateral, with 3-Stripes on the medial, while the left shoe boasts the inverse treatment. Each pair is completed with gold foil detailing, co-branded camo sock liners, and is available in two distinct colorways: white with black and grey details, as well as black with white accents.
Blending performance and lifestyle, the campaign showcases a vibrant and diverse cast that embodies both elements. The face of the campaign is former Brazilian football star Marcelo Vieira, bringing charisma and authenticity to the spotlight. Marcelo is a Real Madrid legend who redefined the left-back role with unmatched skill, creativity, and attacking vision. In 15 years at the Bernabéu, he won 25 major trophies, blending Brazilian flair with relentless determination, and became a global icon – a symbol of joy, passion, and the beauty of the game.
The adidas and BAPE® football collection arrives on September 6th and is available in limited quantities on CONFIRMED, adidas.com, via select retail partners, stores, BAPE.com and BAPE STORE® globally.
About BAPE®
A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) exists to challenge expectations, champion outliers, and elevate expression. BAPE® pushes the boundaries of fearless expression. Born in the heart of Harajuku, Japan in 1993, BAPE® has been a symbol of Japanese street fashion for more than 30 years. BAPE® is known for its iconic motifs, original patterns, and characters such as the “APE HEAD,” “BAPE CAMO,” and “BABY MILO®,” and more.
With over 40 stores globally, BAPE® is a worldwide beacon of elevated streetwear. To serve the dimensions of its growing community, the brand has created expanded lines, including “MR. BATHING APE,” “AAPE BY A BATHING APE®,” “BAPY®,” “APEE,” and “BAPE BLACK®”. Beyond apparel, BAPE® creates art, furniture, toys, and more, allowing fans to experience the brand in every aspect of their life. BAPE® continues to push the boundaries of expression through its products and product lines, co-creating with brands and creatives, shaping culture, and elevating creativity across the pillars of fashion, art, and music. BE FEARLESS.
About adidas Originals
Inspired by the rich sporting heritage of adidas - one of the world’s leading sports brands and a global designer and developer of athletic footwear and apparel - adidas Originals is a lifestyle brand founded in 2001. With the adidas archive at its foundation, adidas Originals continues to evolve the brand’s legacy through its commitment to product innovation and its ability to filter the creativity and courage found on the courts and sporting arenas through the lens of contemporary youth culture. Marked by the iconic Trefoil logo that was first used in 1972 and championed by those that continue to shape and define creative culture, adidas Originals continues to lead the way as the pioneering sportswear brand for the street.
About adidas in Football
Adidas is the global leader in football. It is the official supplier of the most important football tournaments in the world, such as the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, the UEFA European Football Championship™, the UEFA Women’s European Football Championship™, the UEFA Champions League™ ,the UEFA Women’s Champions League™, and Major League Soccer (MLS). Adidas also sponsors some of the world’s top clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Bayern Munich & Juventus. Adidas is also partner to some of the best athletes in the game including Aitana Bonmati, Trinity Rodman, Alessia Russo, Lena Oberdorf, Mary Fowler, Leo Messi, Jude Bellingham, Mohamed Salah, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Florian Wirtz, Paulo Dybala, Gabriel Jesus, Serge Gnabry and Manuel Neuer.