Edison Chen continues his reinterpretation of the shell-toe icon, while Anthony Edwards steps into CLOT’s expanding world of sport, style, and storytelling.
Some sneakers become classics. Others become platforms.
The latest chapter in the ongoing collaboration between adidas Originals and Edison Chen sees the CLOT Superstar return in a striking Unity Orange colorway—a refined update that pushes the legendary silhouette further into the space between streetwear and luxury craftsmanship.
Rather than reinventing the Superstar from scratch, Chen sharpens what already made it iconic. Premium pebbled leather replaces standard tooling, perforated quarter panels add texture, serrated eyestays bring a subtle edge, and gold lace tips finish the shoe with the kind of detail usually reserved for luxury accessories. The palette – white, brown, and Unity Orange – feels both vintage and unexpectedly fresh.
The release also continues the narrative introduced through the recent CLOT Mundial collection. Longtime collaborator Annie Choi returns with another illustrated campaign, building out Edison Chen’s growing anime-inspired universe where sport, culture, and fashion exist in constant conversation.
Enter Anthony Edwards.
One of the NBA’s most exciting young stars, Edwards brings a new energy to the collaboration, appearing not just as an athlete but as a character inside Choi’s animated world. The result is a campaign that feels less like a traditional sneaker rollout and more like a piece of contemporary visual storytelling.
At its core, the partnership remains focused on a simple idea: bridging the authenticity of streetwear with the precision of luxury design. The CLOT Superstar sits exactly at that intersection: heritage silhouette, elevated materials, and a cultural narrative that extends well beyond the sneaker itself.
For Chen, the Superstar is no longer just a shell-toe.
It’s a canvas.
The adidas Originals x CLOT Superstar by Edison Chen in Unity Orange releases July 25 for $200 USD via the CONFIRMED app, adidas.com, and select retailers worldwide.