adidas BadBo 1.1 Arrives as Low-Top Counterpart
The adidas BadBo line expands beyond its high-collared debut with the arrival of the BadBo 1.1, a low-top reimagining of Bad Bunny's signature silhouette. Set for a September 2026 release, the new model maintains the core aesthetic of its predecessor while introducing a more accessible, street-ready profile.
By Jordan Ellis
Bad Bunny's signature sneaker partnership with adidas has quietly become one of the brand's most deliberately paced signature projects. Following the debut of the BadBo 1.0 alongside his 2024 Super Bowl halftime performance, the line is now introducing a structural variation that signals a broader vision for the model's future—one grounded in versatility rather than singular silhouette dominance.
Design Direction: The Low-Top Pivot
The BadBo 1.1 takes the foundational DNA of its high-collared predecessor and strips away the extended ankle support, arriving as a lifestyle low-top dressed in a deliberately restrained palette: tan suede, cream, black mesh, grey, and blush pink. The design hierarchy remains recognizable—the tan suede dominates the forefoot while cream suede wraps the side panel over geometric black mesh cutouts. An arched midfoot support traced in marbled grey suede provides visual and structural continuity between collar and midsole.
The details confirm this is no casual downscaling. The side panel supports undergo a subtle but deliberate reshape; the tongue and heel tab introduce a soft blush pink that pushes beyond pure neutrality. Most notably, the squiggle-stitched Bad Bunny logo on the tongue tag remains—a branding marker consistent with the 1.0 that ensures DNA recognition across the line.
Technical Execution
The material palette reflects careful material mixing: suede and mesh work in concert to balance premium tactility with breathability. The dimpled mesh texture adds depth that reads as intentional rather than economical, a distinction that matters in a $120 price point. The construction sits within adidas's lifestyle category rather than performance basketball or running, positioning the BadBo 1.1 as a streetwear-first proposition—closer in lineage to the Streetwise-inspired thinking that informed the 1.0 than to performance-driven adidas signatures.
Release Window and Availability
The BadBo 1.1 arrives in September 2026 through adidas and select retail partners, available in unisex sizing at $120 USD. The model will be accessible both in-store and online, a distribution approach consistent with how adidas has handled the broader Bad Bunny collaboration.
Market Context
For those tracking adidas availability, the brand currently maintains 55 active deals averaging 34% off across major retailers, providing context for how this new signature release sits within the broader adidas ecosystem. The BadBo 1.1's timing suggests adidas is building the partnership with intentional spacing—a strategy that prioritizes cultural moment over saturation.
FAQs
When does the adidas BadBo 1.1 release?
The BadBo 1.1 releases in September 2026 through adidas and select retail partners online and in-store.
What is the retail price of the BadBo 1.1?
The adidas BadBo 1.1 retails for $120 USD.
Where can I buy the adidas BadBo 1.1?
The shoe will be available directly through adidas.com and select retail partners in both online and brick-and-mortar locations.
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Release Info
Model: adidas BadBo 1.1
Release Date: September 2026
Retail Price: $120 USD
Colorway: Tan/Cream/Black/Grey/Blush Pink
Sizing: Unisex
Availability: adidas.com and select retail partners (online and in-store)
