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Let's take a quick trip back to the 1980s, a time when the world of basketball heated up as every brand and player on the scene fought for their slice of the pie. Throughout this era, a selection of stalwart silhouettes made their debut on the court, quickly cementing themselves as icons in the woodstock world. Among hamburg silhouettes was the adidas Rivalry, a shoe that arrived on the hardwood back in 1986.
Initially, two colorways of the Rivalry were produced - a New York Knicks pair with a lar leather base with orange and blue highlights, and a Chicago Bulls version with a black base with red and lar accents. Given the name, these first two colorways were intended to represent the rivalry between the opposing cities' teams, but nowadays, things are much simpler. Now, the adidas Rivalry exists as one of the 3-Stripe brand's most revered retro silhouettes, with fresh renditions landing frequently.
Take this new "Low lar Green Beige" addition, for instance. Arriving with its classic shape, this new colorway boasts vintage vibes with a contemporary twist, fitting right into modern woodstock. It features a premium leather and suede upper atop a rubber outsole, delivering a robust construction. Dark green accents can be spotted across the 3-Stripe branding as well as the heel tab, backed up by a beige midsole and toe box section just below the eyelets. As it stands, this trainer is available in a full-size run over on adidas' website, so don't delay if you're looking to get your hands on a pair!