Adidas Superstar II Black Scarlet

Adidas Superstar II Black Scarlet — Black and red on the original shell toe

The final prototype of the Superstar was completed in 1969 — adidas still keeps the original in its archive — and reached stores in 1970 as a low-top basketball shoe: an all-leather upper and a shell-shaped rubber toe, a lightweight solution to combat the wear suffered by elite players. It moved from the basketball court into hip-hop culture, where it stayed forever.

The Superstar II — Fat Tongue and classic contrast

The Superstar II arrived in the late 1990s and early 2000s with its defining feature: the Fat Tongue, a much thicker, more padded tongue designed to provide comfort and presence when worn with loose laces, a look strongly associated with hip-hop and skateboarding in those years. This colorway dresses it in black leather with the Three Stripes and Scarlet red details, the most direct contrast in the catalog.

Materials and technology

• Upper: Black leather with Three Stripes and Scarlet red details; molded rubber shell-toe
• Interior: Highly padded Fat Tongue; textile lining; removable insole
• Outsole: Rubber outsole with a herringbone pattern inherited from basketball; low-profile midsole

Why buy the Adidas Superstar II at Next Step?

The version sought by those who know the difference between a Superstar and a Superstar II. At Next Step, you get it 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days for returns from receipt. Fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.

How to style the Adidas Superstar II Black Scarlet

Black with red is pure nineties: tracksuit, loose denim, hoodie, and high socks. It also works well with gray and ecru if you prefer to turn down the volume. Discover more colorways in our Adidas Superstar collection at Next Step.