Lorraine Kelly
Sporty & Rich is back at it again, teaming up with adidas Originals to deliver a collection that feels like a jog through memory lane in a pair of freshly shined metallics. This season, ‘90s nostalgia collides with early-‘00s tech in a head-to-toe capsule that celebrates running style with all the flair of a perfectly timed negative split.
The Los Angeles label, led by creative director Emily Oberg, has taken its trademark minimalist-meets-athletic aesthetic and applied it to one of adidas’ cult classics: the ADISTAR CONTROL 5. First launched in 2008, the silhouette has been reimagined with a modern twist — think metallic overlays, co-branded sockliners, tongues, and lace tips.
The Sporty & Rich ADISTAR CONTROL 5 drops in two sharp colourways: a grey base with teal stripes and metallic accents, and a clean white with black and teal detailing. It’s retro running gear, but without the creaky knees.
The apparel side of the collaboration is just as dialled in. Designed for both the sprint to the start line and the amble to the coffee shop afterwards, the range includes a matching bralette and biker shorts with green heat-transferred stripes and a custom Sporty & Rich x adidas Originals running-inspired graphic.
There’s also a windbreaker for those breezy early sessions and an oversized cotton sweatshirt that wouldn’t look out of place on the sidelines of a Sunday run club. The finishing touches? A nylon waistbag and slouchy knit socks with embroidered logos — the sort of accessories that say, “Yes, I run. But I also have taste.”
The latest adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich collection is now available, following its exclusive pre-launch on October 1st. The full range can be found through the adidas CONFIRMED app, adidas.com, selected adidas and adidas Originals stores, a roster of premium retailers, and sportyandrich.com.
