adidas Rivalry Low 86 “Tar Heels” Releases February 28

Having not been seen since 2020, the adidas Rivalry is on a rampant resurgence to kick start 2023. From Highs to Lows and aged-look aesthetics, the retro hoops shoe is easily slotting into the current market. This new adidas Rivalry Low 86 “Tar Heels” will undoubtedly be one of the most popular yet, as it brings in a retro college aesthetic through UNC coloring, chenille tooling, and an aged-look charm that is oh-so-relevant to the model.

Here, smooth white leather uppers and tonal tumbled leather collars provide a clean and classic base for Tar Heels colors to flourish. Both navy and University Blue hues are used liberally through a wide range of textile finishes, including chenille Three Stripe overlays, rear suede panels, terry liners, nylon tongues, and leather toes. The pair’s inverted blocking on the midsole stays true to the model’s origins, while contemporary beige tongue tags are rear ribbons add a splash of modernity to the release to complete the design.

Grab a detailed look at the adidas Rivalry Low 86 “Tar Heels” below, and look for these to land at select Three Stripe stockists like BSTN on February 28th for $120.

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 Rivalry Low 86 “Tar Heels”

EU Release Date: February 28, 2023

Style Code: FZ6334
Retail: $110