adidas Crazy 1 Regal Purple

It takes a certain type of sneakerhead to pull off the adidas Crazy 1, especially when it’s not dressed in a binary colourway. Debuting during the turn of the millennia, the 3-Stripes decide to retro the once-signature Kobe basketball shoe two decades later. Having already released a range of different make-ups, the shoe has not seen the same appreciation as the other Crazy editions, some of which continue to sell out. This “Regal Purple” edition stays true to the original colourway and continues to spark debates within the footwear community, just like it did back in 2000.

The front grill of the toe pays tribute to the authentic adidas shell-toe, a detail that nods to the rich history of one of the brand’s most iconic shoes. The Rear Spoiler provides solid footing and no heel slip, an obvious influence of the Audi TT-inspired design, Kobe’s favourite car at the time. The rigid sculpture panels which form the purple upper, creates both the shoe’s shape and therefore controversy that surrounds it. This choice was implemented to give the wearer “precision support” as adidas calls it, however the break-in period required was another reason people never took to the silhouette.

Whether you love or hate the adidas Crazy 1, it is an important part of the history of trainers. If you appreciate an unconventional shoe, then cop this pair of adidas Crazy 1 in the “Regal Purple” colourway to let others know how wild your crepe game really is! Find out where to pick up your own personal pair by letting us give you the alley-oop here at The Sole Supplier!