adidas x BAPE® Football: the elegant collision between pitch and streetwear

adidas and BAPE® are making waves by unveiling a capsule collection that will electrify the start of the 2025 school year for all fans of football and urban fashion: exceptional performance on the pitch, iconic aesthetic in the city, this collaboration embodies innovation and boldness.

The BAPE® imprint on adidas cleats

The heart of the collection? Two revisited icons:

Predator Elite FT Firm Ground: The famous flip-up tongue resurfaces, adorned with the iconic ABC green camo, gold stripes and the famous BAPE® shark on the side. The golden insole and alternating logos reinforce the exclusive look.

F50 Elite Firm Ground: Speed ​​comes through with a blue-pink gradient camo upper, printed stars and an alternating pink and blue sockliner. An attractive style but designed to perform at the highest levels.

Every detail, from the choice of materials to the «shark» graphics, blends adidas’ football heritage and Japanese street creativity, for shoes coveted by players and collectors alike.

Urban fashion: samba and reinvented fabrics

The legendary adidas Originals Samba, born on the pitch and become a cult on the street, is reinvented in pebbled leather with the SKULL STA face printed on the upper. Two exclusive colors are offered: white/black and gray details, black/white accents, all enriched by co-branded camouflage insoles and gold touches.

The fabric extends the style from the field to the street: ABC Camo shirts, shorts and tights, BABY MILO® football t-shirt. The accessories – camouflage sports bag and BABY MILO® shoulder strap – complete the collection, with rigidity and a strong visual identity.

Marcelo, authentic ambassador of the project

To give substance to the campaign, nothing is stronger than the presence of Marcelo Vieira, former Real Madrid legend. Charismatic, offensive and creative, he perfectly illustrates the bridge between sporting performance and elegant lifestyle. His exceptional track record and iconic style are in tune with the philosophy of this alliance.

Where to buy this exclusive collection?

Offered in limited quantities, the collection is available from 6 September 2025 on CONFIRMED, adidas.com, BAPE.com and in selected BAPE STORE® stores. An event awaited by enthusiasts and collectors where each piece promises to be a rarity.

Why does this collaboration make the world of football and fashion vibrate?

This collection is not limited to an advertising effect: it symbolizes the rapprochement between the world of football and that of high-end streetwear, a trend that attracts more and more fans, athletes and fashionistas. The refined models are designed to intensely experience the game and at the same time show your urban passion for the city: from the stadium to the city centre, a strong and contemporary identity.

The collaboration between adidas and A Bathing Ape (BAPE®) is set to redefine the intersection of football performance and streetwear culture for the 2025 back-to-school season. This capsule doesn’t simply merge logos—it fuses two identities: adidas’ sporting legacy and BAPE’s disruptive urban DNA.

The BAPE® Imprint on adidas Cleats

At the core of the drop are two legendary silhouettes, reimagined with bold visual storytelling.

Predator Elite FT Firm Ground

The iconic fold-over tongue returns, a nostalgic nod to classic Predator heritage. This time, it’s dressed in BAPE’s unmistakable ABC green camo, accented by metallic gold Three Stripes and the signature shark graphic along the lateral side. Inside, golden insoles and alternating dual branding reinforce the premium, collector-level aesthetic. It’s aggressive, luxurious, and unmistakably statement-driven.

F50 Elite Firm Ground

Speed meets street energy. The F50 iteration features a bold blue-to-pink gradient camo upper, star detailing, and alternating pink and blue sockliners. Visually loud yet technically refined, the silhouette remains performance-focused—lightweight, responsive, and built for explosive acceleration.

Every element—from material selection to graphic placement—reflects balance. adidas contributes cutting-edge football engineering, while BAPE injects Japanese street culture with fearless creativity. The result is not just footwear, but a crossover artifact appealing equally to elite players and sneaker collectors.

This capsule proves that modern football style no longer ends at the touchline. It continues into the city, into culture—and into identity.