adidas has conquered an impressive number of subcultures during its lifetime, from New York’s hip-hop scene defined by the Superstar in the ‘80s and ‘90s, to the terraces of British football stadiums.

It’s the latter that informs the silhouette of the adidas Glenburn, a brand-new skate shoe that just joined the ranks at the Three Stripes.

It’s not common that we see new skate silhouettes hitting shelves. While skate culture continues to thrive, the assumption is that generally the classic options still do the job. And if not, most opt for a pro skater’s signature shoe.

Even more rare than that is a skate shoe designed with football in mind. Well, not exactly football, but football culture. Rooted in terrace culture and the lightweight adidas kicks that powered it, the adidas Glenburn is a refreshing arrival to the world of skating.

The silhouette has already been rolled out in multiple fire colorways, each one more wearable than the last. And that’s the name of the game here: wearability.

While the shoe is built with a griptape-ready rubber outsole and cushioned upper, it never feels like a specialized design, which is great for its versatility.

Yes, it’s designed to skate in, and it does that job with finesse, but its true power lies in its understated silhouette that keeps styling doors well and truly open.

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