adidas x Anthrax Superstar ADV Drops in 2026
Brooklyn Projects, adidas Skateboarding, and legendary metal outfit Anthrax are launching a collaborative series in 2026, kicking off with a reinforced Superstar ADV in all-black. The shoe channels the band's aesthetic through distressed detailing, yellow lace contrast, and a full Cordura upper designed for punishment.
By Marcus Chen
The partnership marks a rare intersection of skate hardware and metal culture. The Superstar ADV—adidas's skateboard-focused variant of the iconic three-stripe silhouette—receives treatment befitting the band's uncompromising ethos. An all-black canvas forms the foundation, with pre-distressed leather accents across the lateral stripe and heel counter suggesting wear before the wearer even laces up.
Design & Materials
Yellow laces nod directly to Anthrax's visual identity, while subtle "BP" branding (Brooklyn Projects) grounds the collaboration in the skate community rather than pure merchandise. The defining technical feature is the Cordura base layer—a high-density fabric typically reserved for workwear and durable athletic applications—that elevates the Superstar ADV beyond standard leather construction. The marketing language positions it as "indestructible," though the shoe's real strength lies in its resistance to the abrasion inherent to both concrete spots and mosh pit activity.
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Release Information
Brooklyn Projects is running a limited raffle through its Melrose Avenue location in Los Angeles, distributing fifty pairs beginning tomorrow through May 15th. Winners will be notified in-store to claim their pairs. A traditional retail release through wider channels is expected to follow later in 2026.
The collaboration extends beyond this single model—two additional adidas Skateboarding x Anthrax designs remain unannounced, suggesting the partnership will develop across multiple silhouettes over the coming months.
Release Info
Product: adidas x Anthrax Superstar ADV
Colorway: Black
Release Format: Limited raffle (50 pairs) via Brooklyn Projects, Los Angeles; wider retail release TBA
Retail Price: TBA
Expected Availability: 2026
