Adidas Japan Patent Snakeskin Black Off White

Adidas Japan Patent Snakeskin Black Off White — Tokyo 1964, in patent leather

The adidas Japan was born in 1964 as part of the 6R Training range that the brand prepared for the Tokyo Olympic Games. It is an exercise in “less is more”: an extremely slim cut, high-quality leather, and a low-profile sole that is almost invisible. After years in the archive, adidas has brought it back to the main catalog with premium reissues that respect the original details, such as the double stitching on the toe and the suede trims. This version takes it into the realm of understated luxury with patent leather and a snakeskin effect.

The Japan — training silhouette, smart elegance

The low, narrow cut makes the Japan look almost like a dress shoe: nothing sticks out, nothing adds bulk. The signature features are still there — side Three Stripes, heel pull tab, low-profile sole in an off-white tone—. Here, the black patent leather upper is combined with embossed snakeskin-texture panels and an Off White sole that breaks up the black and adds contrast.

Materials and technology

• Upper: Black patent leather with glossy finish and snakeskin-texture panels; integrated Three Stripes
• Interior: Soft lining; removable insole; narrow fit faithful to the original training design
• Sole: Low-profile rubber sole in Off White, with a slim, flexible profile

Why buy the Adidas Japan at Next Step?

It is the most elegant adidas silhouette you can wear every day. At Next Step, you get it 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days to return from the date of receipt. Fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.

How to style the Adidas Japan Patent Snakeskin Black Off White

Black patent leather calls for pleated trousers, relaxed tailoring, or dark denim; it even works where a regular sneaker would not. Let it be the only eye-catching detail in your look. Discover more colorways in our Adidas Japan collection at Next Step.