Quick Facts
- The shoe is designed with a full mono-mesh upper with a “5D” raised dot pattern and Lighstrike Pro midsole for ultimate cushion
- The initial colorway of Pharrell and adidas’ new $1,000 concept shoe is a glowing white and black mix that makes the shoe look even more futuristic
- The Humanrace x adidas EVOLUTION PRO will be released January 24, 2026
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Pharrell and adidas have found a new dimension, but you’ll need to pay a pretty penny to get in on the action. Expanding on adidas’ $500 Evo series that reshaped the performance running industry, the new collaboration with Pharrell’s Humanrace doubles that price tag, introducing a concept shoe made with haptic, touch-reactive design elements for an evolution of underfoot cushioning.
The Humanrace x adidas EVOLUTION PRO was conceived as a design study, with Skateboard P’s design sense infused into the most advanced technology adidas running has released to date. The shoe is designed with a full mono-mesh upper with a “5D” raised dot pattern and Lighstrike Pro midsole for ultimate cushion. We’re not quite sure what adidas means by “5D,” but with a recent focus on haptic feedback, maybe they’re taking inspiration from Nike’s Mind collection.
The initial colorway of Pharrell and adidas’ new $1,000 concept shoe is a glowing white and black mix that makes the shoe look even more futuristic. Hot on the heels of the announcement of the new $500 adidas Adizero Prime X Evo, the “5D” Pharrell collab is a clear indication that The Three Stripes is going all in on the running market this year.
The Humanrace x adidas EVOLUTION PRO will be released January 24, 2026 through adidas and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $1,000. For all the latest Pharrell x adidas collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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