As Adidas’ plans for the January come into view, they’re coming up all “Year of the Snake.”
The brand’s annual Chinese New Year celebration forms a big part of the release slate for the month ahead, including dedicated colorways for the Anthony Edwards 1 Low and Clot’s transformed Superstar. James Harden’s Harden Vol. 9 also debuted with the theme in December as a China-exclusive, but the global launch in “Cyber Metallic” is slated for the end of the month.
Below, check out all the best Adidas sneakers releasing in January. This post will be updated as more information becomes available, and you can also find lists for the best Nike sneakers and every Air Jordan dropping in January at the links.
Release Date: January 1
Price: $110
SKU: JI2684
Adidas’ record-breaking marathon shoe from the late-aughts is now back as a lifestyle sneaker with a gradient stealing the show on this colorway.
Release Date: January 8
Price: TBD
SKU: JR7112, JR7109
Call this Samba and Gazelle the mint chocolate chip duo.
Release Date: January 16
Price: $200
SKU: JR5114
Edison Chen and Clot’s dressed up Superstar gets a few subtle accents to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Release Date: January 18
Price: $120
SKU: JS0646
The iridescent overlay hog the attention, but the mesh base gets a snakeskin-like print to make the “Year of the Snake” edition one of the most dazzling yet for the shoe formerly known as the AE 1 Low.
Release Date: January 25
Price: $190
SKU: JR2506
The global launch for James Harden’s ninth signature model comes after a China-exclusive drop in December for the Chinese New Year.
Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
