Adidas Japan Cow Print Black Cream White (Women's): the cow print running the show this fall 2026

The most talked-about animal print of the season? It's not leopard: it's cow. And adidas Originals has brought it to one of its sleekest silhouettes. The Adidas Japan Cow Print Black Cream White (Women's) are part of the "Cow Print" pack the brand has dropped alongside the Superstar and the Taekwondo, and to us, they're the most refined version of the trio.

The Adidas Japan Cow Print Black Cream White (Women's), style code KK2674, are the women's version of the 1964 Japan, with a full cow-print upper with a hairy texture, cream three stripes, black tongue and sole, and light blue laces. They keep the ultra-low archive profile and add a print that's already all over social media.

Side view of the Adidas Japan Cow Print Black Cream White (Women's) with a black and white cow-print upper, cream three stripes and black sole — Here's the adidas Japan KK2674 in profile: cow spots all over the upper, cream three stripes and a low-profile black sole.

Adidas Japan: from the Tokyo 1964 track to cow print

The Japan was born in 1964 as a training shoe for the Tokyo Olympic Games, part of the 6R Training range. The original was a kangaroo-leather track shoe, white with red details, like the Japanese flag.

More than sixty years later, the silhouette keeps what makes it recognizable: ultra-low profile, T-toe with double stitching and the three stripes on the side. The Cow Print pack moves away from that understated look and takes the model into far more graphic territory, made for anyone who wants their sneakers to be the first thing people notice in their outfit.

Adidas Japan cow print women's: Black Cream White colorway details

What you see in photos is even more noticeable in person. The print has a hairy texture that adds volume and makes every pair a little different depending on where the spots land.

Upper: black and white cow print all over the shoe, with a hairy texture
Three stripes: in cream, which softens the contrast instead of sharpening it
Tongue and lining: in black, framing the print
Laces: light blue, the unexpected detail that adds a playful touch
Sole: black rubber, thin and flexible, true to its track DNA
Toe: T-toe with double stitching to reinforce the area that wears the most

The light blue laces are the most talked-about detail in the first photos: they break up the black and white without stealing the spotlight from the print.

Adidas Japan sizing: do they run big or small?

Most reviews agree that the Japan runs true to size, but with a clearly narrow fit, especially at the front. It's a sneaker designed to fit snug, just like the original track shoe.

Regular or narrow feet: go with your usual size.
Wide or high-volume feet: go up half a size.
Between two sizes: choose the larger one if you'll wear them with thick socks.

Before deciding, you can check the available sizes for this model. And if you don't get it right, at Next Step you have 14 calendar days to return them from the day you receive your order.

How to style the adidas Japan cow print

With this much print on your feet, the trick is to keep the rest of the outfit from competing with it. These are the combinations that work best:

Wide-leg jeans + white tee: the easiest look, with the hem falling over the sneaker.
Cream or beige pants: echo the tone of the three stripes and look really polished.
Black midi skirt + white socks: the Japan's low profile looks great with skirts, right in line with the slim sneakers blowing up on TikTok.
A touch of light blue: a shirt or bag in the same shade ties in with the laces and looks really intentional.

What doesn't work: more animal prints in the outfit. Let the cow fly solo.

Adidas Japan Cow Print reviews: what people are saying online

On TikTok and Instagram, adidas cow-print sneakers keep popping up in hauls and outfits, and the comments are pretty similar: retro, comfortable and much easier to style than they look. The most common complaint about the Japan in general is the narrow fit, so keep that in mind when choosing your size.

Compared to the Superstar from the same pack, the Japan is slimmer and lower, and looks sleeker with wide-leg pants and skirts. If you like the silhouette in other colors, you'll find more options in our Adidas Japan collection.

Why buy them at Next Step?

At Next Step they're 100% new and authentic, with shipping to Spain and all of Europe and 14 calendar days for returns. If you're looking for a sneaker that turns heads and has more than sixty years of history behind it, grab the Adidas Japan Cow Print Black Cream White (Women's) before your size sells out.

FAQ

Do adidas Japan run big or small? +

adidas Japan are true to size, but they have a narrow fit, especially at the front. If you have regular or narrow feet, go with your usual size; if yours are wide or high-volume, go up half a size to stay comfortable all day.

Which models are in the adidas Cow Print pack? +

The adidas Originals Cow Print pack is a women's collection with three silhouettes: Japan, Superstar and Taekwondo, all with a cow-print upper and cream three stripes. The Japan is the slimmest and the only one with light blue laces, a black tongue and a low-profile black sole.

How do you style adidas cow-print sneakers? +

adidas cow-print sneakers look best with plain pieces: wide-leg jeans, cream pants, a white tee or a black midi skirt. That way the print takes center stage. Avoid mixing them with other animal prints and, if you want an extra detail, repeat the light blue of the laces in a piece of clothing or an accessory.

What's the style code of the Adidas Japan Cow Print Black Cream White? +

The style code of the Adidas Japan Cow Print Black Cream White (Women's) is KK2674. It identifies this specific women's colorway, with black and white cow print, cream three stripes and light blue laces, so you don't confuse it with other animal-print versions of the Japan.