A lot can happen in five years — just take a look at the adidas NMD. The made-for-Instagram sneaker arrived at an explosive time in social media, where dainty toe on-foot shots and adidas hype was at an all-time high thanks to one Kanye West. The sneaker rose to instant grail status, with its decline in popularity almost as sharp. Regardless, the sneaker has found a home fitting out the masses ever since. Currently celebrating its fifth anniversary, adidas will be returning to its original colorways for a little trip down memory lane, with both the OG Black and White offerings set to return next month.
Over the years, we’ve seen the OG black and white colorways celebrated in countless variations — including a pair whipped up by Hender Scheme. Back in March of this year, the brand celebrated the silhouette with a special-edition Primeknit iteration, but now fans will be able to get their hands on a true OG retro in both black and white in just a matter of weeks. Expect to see a 1:1 replication of the originals, including red and royal midsole inserted into a bright white BOOST, while uppers, liner, laces, and outsoles all arrive in their respective tones.
A release date for the two adidas NMD R1 “OG” colorways has been set by adidas US for June 1st, 2021, with pairs set to arrive here via their official webstorefrom 3 am ET for $180.
If you’re planning on picking up a pair on the day, make sure you head to our dedicated adidas Release Dates Calendar to set yourself a reminder for the drop.
adidas NMD R1 “OG Black”
Release Date: June 1st, 2021
Style Code: GZ7922
Color: Core Black/Core Black/Cloud White
Price: $140 USD
adidas NMD R1 “OG White”
Release Date: June 1st, 2021
Style Code: GZ7925
Color: Cloud White/Cloud White/Cloud White
Price: $140 USD