Crafted with a premium rich honey yellow suede upper, elevated leather lining, and classic gum outsole marked with adidas’ signature three stripes, the elevated materials deliver a timeless finish to a beloved profile.
Since first reimagining the classic adidas Originals silhouette in 2024, Bad Bunny and adidas Originals have used the franchise as a canvas to tell deeply personal stories rooted in Puerto Rico; stories about place, identity, memory, and home. The journey began with the “San Juan” Blue Gazelle, paying tribute to Benito's native Puerto Rico; and inspired by Casa Amadeo, the first Puerto Rican music shop and oldest continuously operating Latin music store in New York City. The sneaker celebrated the enduring cultural exchange between Puerto Rico and its diaspora - setting the tone for future drops to come.
In 2025, Bad Bunny and adidas' storytelling expanded through the Gazelle City Series, released during the Puerto Rican Residency; a collection spotlighting three distinct corners of the island.
Gazelle “El Yunque” honored the lush biodiversity of the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System with deep green tones, Gazelle “Santurce” arrived in vivid orange, capturing the neighborhood's role as the epicenter of Puerto Rican music, dance, and contemporary artistic expression. Gazelle “Cabo Rojo” emerged in vibrant pink, inspired by the region's famous salt flats and rare pink waters, while celebrating the resilience and spirit of a community that continues to thrive. Echoing the sentiment of No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí, the campaign featured Puerto Rican elders, the keepers of the island's stories, memories, and heart.
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More than a sneaker, the Gazelle franchise is one of the defining silhouettes of the adidas Originals and Bad Bunny partnership; a platform for storytelling that connected Benito’s personal memories with global cultural narratives. The Gazelle Indoor Solar Gold honors that legacy while looking forward to what comes next.
The adidas Originals x Bad Bunny Gazelle Indoor Solar Gold, retailing for R2799, is available globally on October 17, 2026, from adidas.co.za and adidas Sandton, Gateway and V&A Waterfront.
