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Y-3 F50 TUNIT Pack Releases April 1 With Four Beast Colorways

adidas and Yohji Yamamoto have officially revived the Y-3 F50 silhouette with the TUNIT Pack, a four-colorway collection that marks a significant return to their collaborative archive. The drop arrives April 1 at $300 USD, timed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and drawing conceptual lineage from the original Beast Pack from two decades prior.

By Jordan Ellis|May 24, 2026

adidas Y-3 F50 TUNIT Pack in Tiger colorway, side profile showing Three Stripes branding and modular design elements

The partnership between adidas and the visionary Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto has consistently produced some of the Three Stripes' most architecturally sophisticated footwear. The Y-3 F50 TUNIT Pack continues that tradition by recontextualizing a silhouette rooted in both performance and avant-garde design language.

The collection draws its thematic inspiration from four animal archetypes—Tiger, Dragon, Eagle, and Wolf—each rendered as a distinct colorway. Rather than literal animal prints, the TUNIT nomenclature suggests a modular design philosophy, emphasizing the shoe's adaptability and structural precision. This approach aligns with Yamamoto's design ethos: functional minimalism wrapped in conceptual depth.

The F50 itself carries historical weight within adidas's football silhouette library, positioned at the intersection of contemporary football craft and luxury streetwear. Paired with Yamamoto's refined sensibility, the result reads as performance footwear elevated through designer restraint—a tension that has defined Y-3 since its inception in 2003.

Design & Timing

Fifty dollars cheaper than many high-end collaborative releases, the TUNIT Pack carries a $300 MSRP that positions it accessibly within the designer-sport segment. The timing is deliberate: a 2026 FIFA World Cup lead-up that signals adidas's intention to reassert design authority in both performance and cultural spheres.

With adidas currently managing an extensive collaborative landscape—the brand is tracking 84 active deals across major retailers, averaging 42% off—the TUNIT Pack's full-price positioning underscores its positioning as a fresh, collection-level statement rather than inventory clearance.