Adidas’ Pride Month Collection This Year Avoids The Usual Rainbow Clichés
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Adidas’ 2021 Pride Collection is set to hit stores this week. The sportswear giant has released six different styles of footwear to celebrate Pride Month. From slides to sneakers and slip-on shoes, there’s something for every taste, all branded with the slogan ‘Love Unites’.
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This summer, slip into the Adilette 2.0 Pride Slides (US$50), which celebrate the power of love, truth, and connection. The colorful graphics and symbols add vibrancy to the iconic silhouette, with a special ‘Love Unites’ tag sewn into the sole of the slides for a unique touch.
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One of the Pride Collection’s main highlights is the Ultraboost 5.0 DNA shoes (US$180), which feature a Primeknit upper that promises utmost comfort when you’re out and about. It immediately stands out with a patchwork of colors, done far more stylishly than a cliched rainbow pattern. The sneakers also feature a woven ‘Love Unites’ tab, a premium detail that sets it apart from any regular Ultraboost.
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You can now wear your support for Pride Month even out on the track. The Adizero Pro Shoes (US$180) were apparently created in collaboration with the fastest athletes on the planet to ensure you can run your fastest races. The light, breathable mesh is covered in a 90’s patchwork print, reminiscent of old television screens. It also boasts a Boost midsole to add more stability to your runs.
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For a more casual look, there are the Nizza Slip-On Pride Shoes (US$70). Available in vibrant hues such as semi solar red, yellow, and hazy orange, this is undoubtedly a standout look for the summer. As Adidas puts it, “Pride isn’t about compromising who we are, it’s about celebrating it.” This pair of slip-ons don the special ‘Love Unites’ logo, with adorable graphics on the sockliner and heel of the shoes, too. It’s a lovely reminder you can take anywhere.
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If you’re a fan of embroidery, the Nizza Pride Shoes (US$70) might be just up your alley. It’s just as colorful as the Nizza Slip-On, but comes with a laces for those who prefer an old-school sneaker look. The words ‘LOVE’ and ‘UNITES’ are embroidered in white on both sides of the shoes, with the logo printed on a woven tag and also featured on the sneakers’ heels.
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Shoppers who are looking for something a little more subtle in terms of color, but still want to support Pride, the Forum Low Pride Shoes (US$100) fit right into that niche. The off-white sneaker features multi-colored embroidery all over the shoe, adding an adorable touch. It also comes with replaceable criss-cross ankle straps for additional support for your feet, with the slogan ‘Love Wins’.
Adidas’ Pride Collection launches on Saturday, May 12 in stores and online here.
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