STYLE: adidas Golf Release Limited-Edition Stan Smith Golf Shoe

With the COVID pandemic approaching its second year, it’s greatly appreciated that some things are returning to true normal.  And to help mark every moment, adidas Golf looked to the ZOZO’s company philosophy to “Be unique. Be equal.”

So to help celebrate the return of the ZOZO Championship to Japan following the 1-year absence, adidas Golf and ZOZO have partnered together to release an exclusive, limited-edition colorway of adidas’ Stan Smith Golf.

Inscribed on the heel of the limited-edition footwear is this philosophy – “Be unique. Be equal.” -a charge driven by ZOZO’s hope that everyone can help create a world where both uniqueness and equality are valued. The all-black upper (the result when all colors are mixed) and eye-catching multi-colored outsole (representative of the uniqueness we all have as individuals) are deliberate, meant to embody this powerful declaration to all.

In a press release Masun Denison, Global Director of Footwear at adidas Golf, said:

“We are honored to celebrate the return of the ZOZO Championship to Japan with this truly special collaboration with the tournament host… In the process of our collaboration with ZOZO, their company philosophy of ‘Be unique. Be equal.’ really spoke to our team and resonated with us as brand. We wanted to somehow capture this bold declaration within a special design, so we’re extremely proud with how the finished product came together, especially since it’s on one of our most iconic silhouettes.”

The Stan Smith is our classic silhouette that adidas brought to golf earlier this year. This will be the fourth iteration, which features an upper made in part with recycled materials, all part of adidas’ mission as a brand to help END PLASTIC WASTE.

Meg Hatakeyama, Vice President of Marketing, ZOZO inc. and Tournament Director for the ZOZO Championship, said:

“It is our great honor to be a part of this Stan Smith Golf project… To celebrate the tournament’s return to Japan, we feel this collaboration is a perfect fit. ZOZO hopes to make the world a better place through the power of fashion, and this partnership embodies our slogan to the fullest. We’re excited to give our fans the opportunity to wear this special edition shoe at this year’s ZOZO Championship!“

Similar to prior Stan Smith Golf models, the ZOZO limited edition features adiwear rubber spikeless outsole with traction inspired by the shoe’s original sole design. adidas has also included a die-cut PU sockliner and additional PU cushioning in the midsole to provide golf-specific support in every step.

This version is also waterproof (one-year warranty) to help keep feet dry, and will also come with a commemorative shoe bag inspired by the shoe’s design.

This simple and yet unique version of our Stan Smith Golf will be available in limited quantities on adidas.com, the adidas app, and at select retail partners worldwide beginning Friday, October 15th, with availability in Japan beginning October 18th.

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Cover Image Via Adidas Golf