Launched in 1998 with a desire to pair classic sports styling with a passion for skate innovation and function, adidas Skateboarding are recognised for their Terrace culture inspired adidas apparel, jerseys and accessories, and skate shoes such as the Busenitz, Samba ADV and Puig. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world. a modern twist on a profile that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, whilst the Campus ADV draws interpretations from its ‘80s predecessor.

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Taking on a clean white, navy, and red combo on its upper, the Spezial swaps out its usual suede construction for an all-leather build on this Hochelaga colorway. Showcasing a full navy base which is crafted with suede, these sneaks are both durable and comfortable. The same applies to this collection’s elevated, SPEZIAL-typical tracksuit, named the Tockholes, which is crafted from 100% recycled fleece.Team riders such as Tyshawn Jones and Nora Vasconcellos offer their own take on classic styles and pro models, with skater Mark Gonzales’ expressive and artistic design style reflected across the brand’s iconic collection of adidas Shmoofoil hoodies, t-shirts and pants. Another hit of navy is found on the heel tab, which features an adidas logo on the left sneaker and a symbol likely representing Hochelaga on the right. One sneaker with a cult-like following and often looking to regions worldwide for colorways is the adidas Spezial.

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The Hartness SPZL, meanwhile, is inspired by ‘80s runners with its upper pattern that nods to the all-weather adidas HRC, while the Arkesden SPZL sees classic Campus tooling fused with an upper pattern rooted in the Lacombe SPZL. Although adidas hails from Germany, the sportswear giant treks the globe for collaborations and inspiration on its various sneakers. The latest from the line, adidas SPEZIAL’s Pre-Spring 2023 collection, showcases a continuation of that sensibility, stepping into the outdoors via a curated exploration of functional cues and timeless styles. Three Stripes branding on the midfoot comes in a combo of navy and red, with the city of Hochelaga getting stamped in gold nearby. Celebrating the sleek and understated fashion of France, an array of colourways and models are on their way.The campaign sees adidas SPEZIAL embark on a journey into the wilds of Iceland with seminal British actor and longstanding SPEZIAL advocate, Stephen Graham, celebrating the awe-inspiring connection between humans and nature. Guided by their own ‘listen, test, modify’ design narrative with a focus on creating some of the most influential performance footwear to date, adidas continues to believe in the emotion and power of sports as a factor for changing lives. The apparel and accessories represent an emphasis on the use of recycled fabrics, with the headline outerwear pieces, the Feniscowles and Kearsley jacket, both crafted from recycled materials. The footwear is made up of six unique silhouettes — some that are iterations of past releases and some that are all-new for the SPEZIAL line — showcasing a seamless fusion of heritage references and nuanced details.

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The exact overlay and underlay placement seen on other Spezial's is present with a small leather patch on the toe and the eyestays featuring jagged edges. Although we have already seen Hochelaga (the name of the native village the city of Montreal was built on) receive its own Spezial in the past, another colorway honoring the location is headed our way in 2023.Inspiration for this color combination comes from vintage colorways of adidas Montreal (the silhouette this Spezial mimics) featuring navy and red. The adidas Hochelaga SPZL Collegiate Navy is scheduled to release on Friday 18th March via the following retailers. Looking to the more utilitarian footwear, the Hiaven SPZL represents a successor the Winterhill SPZL, boasting a rugged construction made up of an aditex membrane and a protective rubber mudguard. Since its inception, adidas SPEZIAL has been synonymous with a celebration of archival design and functionality, spearheaded by Gary Aspden and his meticulous eye for introducing classics into the contemporary sphere. Notable collaborations include those with the likes of Magenta Skateboards, Pop Trading Company, Lucas Puig’s co-founded Hélas, Fucking Awesome and Palace Skateboards, whilst video edits include Calima, 20|50, Spread Light, Leave No Trace and Thames MMXX founder Blondey McCoy’s Freedom Nineteen.

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The Denim Italia SPZL is a reimagining of the ’70s model in premium denim, while the Newrad SPZL is reimagined in monochrome dark brown leather with a gusset tongue. To add that extra vintage look, a semi-transculent midsole features which takes us back to the early days. Rounding off the collection is the Feniscowles Hat — a modern take on the classic deerstalker silhouette — which also features a recycled polyester construction. This handball-ready sneaker skyrocketed in popularity in the mid-2010s, with The Three Stripes using the model across a series of special releases - many of which look to cities. Flashes of Blanch Sea blue can be found on the stripe branding while gold is utilised for the ‘HOCHELAGA’ embossed logo.Taking its name from a vibrant quarter in Canada’s Montreal, the adidas Hochelaga SPZL Collegiate Navy is scheduled to release very soon. Alongside this is the Hochelaga Super, featuring a white leather construction with navy and red ‘edged’ stripes — a detail typical of mid-to-late ‘80s releases.