Simone Rocha x adidas Originals Collection Releases September 3
Simone Rocha's first footwear collaboration with adidas Originals arrives this September, reimagining three classic silhouettes with the Irish designer's signature ballet and jewelry aesthetic. The five-piece collection transforms the Japan, Taekwondo Ballerina, and Climacool with pearls, oversized ribbons, lace elements, and jeweled Trefoil details.
By Marcus Chen
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Simone Rocha's design vocabulary—rooted in the language of performance ballet, delicate ornamentation, and structured femininity—finds unexpected symmetry within the adidas Originals archive. Rather than imposing a single aesthetic across the collection, Rocha threads her signature motifs through three distinct silhouettes, allowing each shoe to retain its fundamental character while absorbing her sensibility.
The collaboration was first unveiled during London Fashion Week earlier this year, signaling a deliberate positioning of this work within high fashion rather than the typical sneaker-first channel. That context matters: this is a designer with deep roots in couture approaching sportswear, not a lifestyle brand borrowing prestige.
Design Details
The adidas Japan emerges as perhaps the most radically reinterpreted of the three. The silhouette sheds its traditional laced construction, becoming a backless slip-on anchored by pony-hair uppers. Pearls trace the Three Stripes in a gesture toward luxury detailing, while oversized ribbon laces replace conventional lacing entirely. Decorated tongues and pink insoles—a recurring motif across the collection—complete the aesthetic in both tan and black colorways.
Two Taekwondo Ballerina iterations carry forward Rocha's ribbon-and-gem vocabulary with particular precision. Pleated toe boxes reference the architectural folds found in ballet pointe shoes, while ribbon laces run across the foot in place of the traditional tongue. Clear gemstones are arranged into floral patterns and Trefoil logos at the toe box. One pairing presents light pink paired with Better Scarlet; the other layers Core Black and Better Scarlet. Pink insoles unify both versions.
The Climacool receives perhaps the most subtle intervention. Where the silhouette typically emphasizes breathable technical construction, Rocha introduces expanded leather paneling to the upper while preserving lace mesh through the midfoot—a compromise between form and function. Ribbon lacing replaces the tongue, and three jeweled Trefoils are positioned around the heel. The Magic Beige/Chalk White/Better Scarlet colorway balances the designer's softer palette with tonal contrast.
Release and Availability
The collection releases September 3, 2026, exclusively through the adidas Confirmed App. The five pieces span two price tiers: the Japan and Taekwondo Ballerina pairs retail at $250 each, while the Climacool models are positioned at $220. All five pairs release simultaneously, suggesting adidas intends this as a cohesive statement rather than a staggered rollout.
For context on adidas pricing, the brand currently maintains a wide range of promotional activity across its lineup—our tracking shows an average discount of 41% across adidas retail partners. However, limited-edition collaborations of this caliber typically maintain full retail pricing at launch.
FAQs
When does the Simone Rocha x adidas Originals collection release?
The collection releases September 3, 2026, exclusively via the adidas Confirmed App.
How much does the Simone Rocha adidas collection cost?
The Japan and Taekwondo Ballerina pairs are priced at $250 each, while the Climacool models retail for $220.
Where can I buy the Simone Rocha x adidas Originals collection?
The collection is available exclusively through the adidas Confirmed App on the release date.
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Release Info
Collection: Simone Rocha x adidas Originals
Silhouettes: adidas Japan, Taekwondo Ballerina, Climacool
Release Date: September 3, 2026
Price: $220–$250 per pair
Retail Channel: adidas Confirmed App (exclusive)
Availability: Five pieces across three models
