Adidas LA Trainer OG Black Silver Metallic

Adidas LA Trainer OG Black Silver Metallic — The shoe that invented customization

adidas launched the LA Trainer in 1984 to coincide with the Los Angeles Olympic Games, bringing the legendary City Series to a close. Its major innovation was the Vario Shock-Absorption System: three removable plugs housed in the heel that allowed runners to adjust the cushioning firmness according to their weight, stride, and terrain. Each color indicated a different firmness — red was the softest, white was intermediate, and blue was the firmest—. Decades before customization became an industry obsession, adidas had already built it into the sole.

The LA Trainer OG — leather, suede, and Vario plugs

The silhouette is a textbook eighties runner: a combination leather and suede upper, three wide side stripes, and a high midsole with the Vario system visible in the heel. In Black with Silver Metallic, black covers the entire shoe while silver highlights the stripes and details, giving it a much more contemporary look than the original colorways.

Materials and technology

• Upper: Black leather and suede; three stripes and details in metallic silver
• Interior: Textile lining; padded collar and tongue; removable insole
• Sole: Vario cushioning system in the heel, inherited from the 1984 design; rubber outsole with a classic running traction pattern

Why buy the Adidas LA Trainer OG Black Silver Metallic at Next Step?

It marks the end of the City Series and is one of the most ingenious silhouettes in the adidas archive. At Next Step, you get it 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days to return from receipt and fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.

How to style the Adidas LA Trainer OG Black Silver Metallic

Black and silver pair well with dark denim, gray, and tailoring. It is a medium-volume runner that works equally well with straight-leg trousers or a tracksuit. Discover more models in our Adidas collection at Next Step.