A Golf-Ready Twist on a Timeless Classic
Building on last year’s initial launch, the Stan Smith x Vice Golf shoe takes the classic tennis shoe silhouette and reimagines it for golfers. The first golf-adapted Stan Smith shoe debuted before the 2021 Masters, selling out quickly due to its eco-conscious Primegreen construction—crafted from at least 50% recycled materials—and became a hit among PGA Tour caddies and golf fashion enthusiasts alike. This latest release maintains the same sustainable ethos, with Primegreen materials making up half of the shoe’s upper and a spikeless adiwear outsole designed for grip without traditional spikes.
Bold Colorways Inspired by Vice Golf’s Signature Style
The new Stan Smith x Vice Golf shoe is available in three colorways: Signal Green, Solar Red, and White Tint, each inspired by Vice’s matte-finish golf balls. According to Masun Denison, Adidas’s global footwear director, the Stan Smith’s simple design provided the perfect canvas for experimenting with bold colors. “Beyond our shared German heritage, Vice’s approach to design and performance aligns well with our vision for this shoe,” Denison explained.
Sustainable Design with Fashion-Forward Features
In keeping with Adidas’s commitment to sustainable fashion, this collaboration prioritizes eco-friendly materials without compromising style or performance. The shoe’s reinforced sides provide additional stability for the golf swing, while the sleek, spikeless outsole offers grip on the green and comfort off the course, making it as versatile as it is functional.
Distinctive Branding and Unique Details
The Stan Smith x Vice Golf shoe also brings together iconic branding elements. Adidas’s three-stripe punch logo and Vice Golf’s logo are subtly embossed on the sides, while Vice’s slogan, “Embrace Your Vice,” is stamped on the right shoe’s heel. A playful touch appears on the tongue patch, where Stan Smith’s likeness sports a Vice-branded hat under the words “Endorsed by.”
Vice Golf co-founders Ingo Duellmann and Rainer Stoeckl expressed excitement for the collaboration, emphasizing the shoe’s versatility. “Combining the classic Adidas Stan Smith with Vice’s unique design elements has been a thrill. It’s a shoe that’s as at home on the course as it is at a late-night bar,” they said.
Available now, the Stan Smith x Vice Golf shoe is offered on Adidas’s website, the Adidas app, and at vicegolf.com. This exclusive release adds a fresh dimension to a beloved classic, appealing to both golf enthusiasts and fashion-forward consumers.