Bad Bunny started building his sneaker empire just under a year ago, and he’s celebrating that landmark with an Adidas model that’s never been done before. Aptly named Forum PWR, the sneaker combines Adidas’ Forum upper with the sole of its Powerphase silhouette, blending in a diverse palette of beige, black, pink, blue, yellow and orange.
Adidas revealed on Instagram that the colorful collaboration – first announced in January – bears the moniker ‘Catch and Throw’ in a nod to Benito’s childhood, when he often played a game of the same name. . Playing more on nostalgia, the duo are inspired by the skate culture of the early 2000s and the looks of their promo campaign, the breakdance groups. Lined details on the tongue and heel help the Forum PWR achieve the same chunky look as Y2K-era footwear, including DC Shoes.
Layer – Suede, neoprene, and plastic all make up the upper of the sneaker, which is mostly outfitted in beige and black hues. Elsewhere, fluorescent orange dresses the shoe’s three stripes, muted pink accents the upper toe box and blue details the mudguard. A light brown Adidas Powerphase sole unit, which is significantly thinner than the Forum’s, matches a second tab on the sneaker with the Adidas Trefoil logo.
To really make the PWR Forum their own, Bad Bunny added personal details to the shoe, replacing the usual Adidas branding on the side center panel with his real name, Benito. The singer’s iconic third eye logo, which has appeared on his latest Forum collaborations, adorns the tongue in a neon yellow hue to match the sneaker’s heel clip. Soles with Adidas and Bad Bunny logos complete the PWR Forum.
Fall soon — Such features, and Benito’s own influence, have made his Adidas sneakers the hottest this year: his initial “First Café” pair retails for up to $2,190, and his pink “Easter Egg” iteration is branded up. ‘at $800. According to StockX, Benito’s low-top sneakers have become the most coveted non-Yeezy Adidas sneakers in the site’s history after their insane resale prices – hinting that many consumers and retailers will be after the artist’s Forum PWR sneakers. .
Bad Bunny’s “Catch and Throw” shoe is set to debut worldwide on February 9 via the Adidas website and Confirmed app, coinciding with the Adidas Confirmed launch in Puerto Rico. Adidas has yet to announce pricing, but it’s worth noting that Benito’s previous sneakers cost around $160. That cost includes the Forum PWR pair, a co-branded box, a dust bag, and extra black and lavender laces — plus the flex you own a pair of Bad Bunny kicks.
