Adidas Is Releasing ‘The Box Shoe’ And It Has Mixed Reviews
The sneaker game & fashion world is constantly evolving. Every few years, there’s a style, or in this case, a shoe that will shake up the game. Adidas is no stranger to that after having a good run with Ye’s Yeezy brand for years before it cut their partnership in October 2022. Now they’re releasing a controversial shoe later this year. Many have mixed reviews about the upcoming release of “The Box Shoe”.
Adidas has since taken new approaches and collaborated with other big brands such as Bape, Gucci & Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear Of God. They have also, been gaining some good traction with their classic Samba silhouette being the new fad of 2024, & Anthony Edwards’ “AE1” shoe being the hottest basketball sneaker on the market.
The 3 Stripes brand is taking it up a notch, & looking to take a big step in the fashion world, and for lack of a better word… A different approach in the way we view & wear sneakers? Adidas is set to release a shoe that is, actually, the box it comes in. Yeah, box!
Today Adidas shared that they are releasing “The Box Shoe.” A shoe that literally left me baffled. Just when I thought things couldn’t have gotten weirder this year, Adidas said, “Hold my beer.” It is a legit sneaker, that looks like something out of the popular video game, Minecraft.
When Will ‘The Box Shoe’ Become Available?
The shoe is set to drop on Adidas’ Confirmed app. No date has been given yet but, you can set a reminder, if this is something that you are interested in purchasing. Me personally, will not be making a play to get these shoe, because of how ridiculous this will look on foot. For crying out loud, it’s a BOX!
However, I guarantee you, one or maybe a few celebrities will wear them, and create hype around it, the same way they did with the MSCHF “Big Red Boot,” just watch
Tampa Bay's Favorite Sneaker Brands
Being a sneakerhead in 2023 is the quickest route to cleaning out a bank account faster than a Craigslist scammer. Hop on Google and you’ll find a pair of Nike SB Dunks going for $150,000. Now, is it a rare shoe? Probably, but worth the price tag? You decide. We asked you on social media what your favorite sneaker brands were and you didn’t disappoint. Let’s dive into the favorite sneakers in Tampa.
The sneaker industry is a constantly growing industry. In 2023, the sneaker world generated a whopping $75.77 billion in revenue. The industry is expected for an annual projected growth of 5.31%, according to Statista.
Everyone knows of the big few names like Nike and Adidas, but it’s the smaller subsets within brands that carry the weight. With Nike, you’ve got the Dunks, Airmax, Jordans, and more but within those sneaker models are more collab models that add to the rarity and value.
Florida’s Favorite Sneaker Brands
First, let’s start with Florida’s favorite sneakers. According to AIOBOT.com, Travis Scott Sneakers are the top overall most popular for the state. The Travis Scott signature sneakers are a collab between Scott and Nike. They feature the classic Nike Swoosh, BUT in reverse. The shoes almost all retail for under $200, but sport a resale value of well over $1000. If you see someone rocking a backwards Nike swoosh, you’re witnessing a collector.
The next most popular shoe in the sunshine state is the Vans Old Skool. The Vans Old Skool has been around for decades, but remains a go-to classic for everyone. Now, we’re talking more about usability and function rather than resale since they have been a skateboarding classic since the 60s. These days, you’ll find people sporting the Old Skools in any niche.
Along with the Vans Old Skool, the Nike Air Max 270 follows for third place. The Air Max 270 is a very popular workout shoe and resembles a modern take on the classic early 2000s sneakers from Nike and offer a wide variety of color choices.
Tampa Bay’s Favorite Sneaker Brands
This is where you guys come in. We asked you your favorite sneaker brands, and you delivered. With close to 100 entries, we compiled a list of the top 5 favorite sneakers in Tampa Bay.
