Top 5 Vintage Adidas Must-Haves
Adidas has a long history dating back to pre-World War II. Born in Germany through a brotherly rivalry the brand has been going on strong and is now the second largest sports company in Europe. Initially adopted by footballers and athletes the brand has expanded from just sportswear to a must-have streetwear brand. Dubbed ‘The Three Stripes Company’ for it’s signature three stripes seen on all their footwear. You can find their stripes on a majority of vintage adidas. This and their iconic trefoil logo really set them apart from other vintage clothing as it’s instantly recognisable. Vintage Adidas is highly sought after and there are many classics to look out for when buying the vintage streetwear brand.
1. Vintage Adidas Tracksuits
Adidas’ first apparel release in 1967 was their classic tracksuit. To this day the Adidas tracksuit is an iconic outfit and has been a favourite for many years. Hunting for a complete vintage Adidas tracksuit is like hunting for gold but it’s oh so worth it! With the classic three stripes on the outside of the track top and bottoms it’s an unmistakable look.
2. Adidas 80s
In the 1980s hip hop group, Run DMC, released their single “My Adidas” which went on to be a hit and later resulted in a collab with Adidas themselves. This unique collab set off the trend of sportswear as streetwear. Looking at vintage Adidas from the 80s, you can see the street wear influences, from loud colours to bold prints and baggy silhouettes. Keep an eye out for an 80s Adidas tracksuit, it’s a must with its cool loose fit or go “old school” with an 80s vintage Adidas jacket and gold chain.3. Adidas 90s
In the 90s track jackets were all the rave especially the Adidas’ three stripes. It’s very much a style that is being mimicked today with modern production. While a brand new Adidas jacket is cool, it can’t compare to the 90s vintage Adidas tracksuit jacket. With blockout colours and a variety of designs it's easy to find vintage Adidas from the 90s that is unique, including vintage Adidas sweatshirts.
4. Vintage Adidas Windbreakers
lours and a variety of designs it's easy to find vintage Adidas from the 90s that is unique including vintage Adidas sweatshirts.
Shopping for a vintage Adidas windbreaker is like shopping in a candy store. The Adidas windbreaker is available in a massive array of styles, colours and silhouettes and is a perfect addition to any vintage streetwear fanatics wardrobe.
5. Vintage Adidas T-shirts
Vintage Adidas t-shirts are another must-have. Like the windbreakers their t-shirts come in a variety of colours and styles. There are a lot of fun unique vintage t-shirts available on the market but their classic trefoil t-shirt is a staple for any vintage wardrobe. They go perfectly with vintage Levi jeans, especially the classic Levi 501 jeans.
Now that you are armed with the knowledge of Adidas classics it’s time to go hunting. Here at Messina Hembry we stock a wide variety of vintage Adidas including tracksuit jackets, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Check out our collection of men’s vintage Adidas and women’s Adidas. Happy hunting!
