Long before the Samba and Spezial blew up, the world was fixated on two of adidas' other silhouettes; the Superstar and the Stan Smith. 

Now we're being reminded of what happens when you mash the two together. Say hello to the rejuvenated SuperStan.

Originally released back in 2020, Tokyo-based sneaker boutique V.A. is bringing the hybrid back with their own spin, keeping the shell toe up front and the Superstar sole underfoot, but handing the rest of the upper over to the Stan Smith, patent leather finish, perforated Three Stripes branding and all.

The colorway splits cleanly down the middle: Superstar elements on the toe and midsole stay crisp white, while the Stan Smith portions flip to shiny black patent leather. A classic Stan Smith portrait logo lands on the tongue, and a SuperStan tag sits between the perforated Stripes on the lateral sides.

adidas brought the Superstar back into the spotlight this spring with a star-studded campaign featuring the likes of Kendall Jenner, JENNIE, and more, leaving the fate of the Stan Smith up in the air.

V.A.'s take slots in as one of the more inventive entries yet, and undoubtedly the most compelling argument for why the Stan Smith deserves a seat at the table too.

It's worth noting the V.A. SuperStan will land in Japan first, but don't sweat it. With a mash-up this wild, a release stateside feels like a matter of when, not if.

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