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Bad Bunny is about halfway through his Puerto Rico residency and the shows have looked insane. Not only has he brought a massive economic surge to his homeland but he has also given plenty of first-looks at unreleased adidas sneakers thanks to The Archive: Puerto Rico Para El Mundo. La Historia de Una Collab. On top of the dozens of prototypes and samples that, unfortunately, won’t be available to the public, Benito and adidas teased us with a three-way project between the superstar and Formula One’s Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS on the Adiracer GT.
The Three Stripes first launched the Adiracer GT back in the 2000s as part of a collaboration with Goodyear (yes, the tire company) for performance racers. The model didn’t reach the heights of the Puma Speedcat, and it eventually faded into obscurity until it was revived earlier this year. Mercedes did help relaunch the sneaker, but GR colorways of a lifestyle version have been released. Bad Bunny is also set to collaborate on the model for his very own colorway.
As for the three-way project between Benito, Mercedes, and adidas, the model’s upper is entirely redone. Plastic TPU reinforcements are added to the midfoot, forming an organic-like structure and creating Three Stripes branding. Below this is a mixture of ripstop nylon, mesh, and suede, primarily in black with cream and white accents. Nods to Benito and Mercedes AMG are found on the nylon strip on the toe. The sneaker is finished with a black rubber sole unit.
The Bad Bunny x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS x adidas Adiracer GT will be released in 2025 through adidas Confirmed, Bad Bunny's website, and potentially select retailers online and in-store. Check below for official images of the sneaker, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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