AVAVAV x adidas Megaride Arrives Deconstructed
AVAVAV has channeled its signature deconstruction approach into the adidas Megaride, stripping the technical silhouette down to raw materials and reassembling it with intentional distress. The collaboration arrives in black and red iterations, subverting the chunky trainer's utilitarian baseline.
By Ava Rodriguez
The Paris-based design collective's latest incursion into the Three Stripes catalog marks a departure from surface-level customization. Rather than layering new colorways onto existing tooling, AVAVAV has interrogated the Megaride's fundamental construction, introducing deliberate material degradation and textural contrast through deconstructed suede and mesh paneling.
This approach aligns with AVAVAV's broader design philosophy—one rooted in deconstruction as a form of cultural commentary. The brand has built its reputation by dismantling established codes and reassembling them with conceptual rigor, and the Megaride collaboration extends that methodology into sportswear territory. The technical trainer, originally engineered for performance, becomes a canvas for exploring the tension between function and form.
Two colorways frame the release: a predominantly black iteration anchored by red accents, and its inverse counterpart. Both treatments emphasize the interplay between distressed suede overlays and exposed mesh substrates, creating visual and tactile depth across the upper. The weathered aesthetic reads as deliberate intervention rather than casual wear—a hallmark distinction in contemporary collaborative design.
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Release Info
Product: AVAVAV x adidas Megaride
Colorways: Black/Red, Red/Black
SKUs: KK2728, KH9687
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Retail Price: TBD
Where to Buy: adidas.com
With adidas currently offering an average of 40% across its portfolio, the timing of this collaboration positions it as a statement piece in a crowded marketplace—one designed to command retail rather than chase discounts.
