adidas Italia: The Forgotten Olympian Gets a Luxe Reboot

are flexing their premium muscles once again, this time breathing fresh life into one of their most under-the-radar heritage models – the Italia. First introduced in 1959, the Italia was adidas' response to the fast-evolving world of multi-sport footwear in the lead-up to the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Sitting between the and the in adidas’ historical timeline (both also recipients of premium makeovers in recent years), the Italia offered a sleek, versatile silhouette built for training and casual wear. Though it never reached the of , the Italia quietly set the stage for many of adidas’ future icons, championing lightweight builds, clean lines, and an emphasis on function-driven form.

Handmade in Italy (yes, for real), the decadent edition strips everything back to its bare essentials. A supple ‘Core White’ leather upper is paired with ‘Cream White’ accents, while rich ‘Green’ hits add a splash of vintage flavour to the heel and tongue branding. The trademark serrated ‘X’ overlay at the back keeps things distinct without shouting, and the herringbone outsole stays true to the original’s sleek, low-profile build.

At $400, this one’s not exactly pocket change – but for those who appreciate stripped-back luxury with a little Three Stripes history baked in, it’s money well spent.

The adidas Italia Made in Italy releases June 17, 2025 via the CONFIRMED app and select retailers.

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