Wales Bonner x adidas Originals FW25 Honors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The creative partnership between Wales Bonner and adidas Originals continues with the launch of a new Fall/Winter 2025 capsule, this time celebrating the legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Known for being one of the first athletes to sign a signature sneaker deal, Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy is reinterpreted through Bonner’s lens of craft, culture, and elevated sportswear.The WB Jabbar Sneaker
At the heart of the capsule is the WB Jabbar, a fresh take on the classic adidas Jabbar silhouette. Wales Bonner updates the shoe with: A full suede upper, Technicolor stripes in crocodile-embossed leather, A gold foil “sky hook” emblem on the tongue, A Wales Bonner wordmark stamped near the heel This mix of archival inspiration and contemporary detailing underscores Bonner’s ability to bridge heritage with luxury craftsmanship.Retro-Inspired Apparel
The footwear is accompanied by a retro sportswear collection that nods to Abdul-Jabbar’s on-court presence: A yellow jersey with green accents, complete with the sky hook motif, A white track jacket with striped cuffs and collar, finished with a tonal adidas Originals emblem.Striped tube socks in the colorways of Abdul-Jabbar’s teams: the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers
