Bad Bunny's Signature adidas Shoe: The BadBo 1.0
After one of the biggest years in music, Bad Bunny is ready to make 2026 equally significant in footwear. His first signature shoe with adidas, the BadBo 1.0, blends basketball heritage with his distinct design language.
Bad Bunny is closing out one of the most remarkable years in recent music memory. After delivering one of his most critically acclaimed projects to date, he followed it up with a sprawling Puerto Rico showcase that reminded everyone why he's become a cultural force beyond just music. And if that wasn't enough, he capped it all off with a Super Bowl Halftime show announcement that will put him on the world's biggest stage in 2026. But while fans are rightfully focused on what he'll bring to that performance, sneakerheads have their eyes on something else entirely: his first signature shoe with adidas, the BadBo 1.0.
The Reveal: From Behind Frosted Glass
During the adidas x Bad Bunny showcase, the BadBo 1.0 was kept under the tightest security—literally behind a frosted glass case while archive colorways and unreleased collaborations sat openly on display. That's how significant this shoe is for both Bad Bunny and adidas. Even through the obscured view, certain design elements were impossible to miss: the curvilinear suede cage wrapping the sides, the basketball-inspired silhouette, and the mid-to-high cut that gives it serious presence. Now, thanks to early in-hand images from @hypedsolutions, we're getting our first clear look at what Bad Bunny has been cooking up with the Three Stripes.
Design Details: Basketball Heritage Meets Bad Bunny DNA
The BadBo 1.0 takes an interesting approach to branding. Traditional Three Stripes? Absent. But that doesn't mean the connection to adidas is lost. Instead, the shoe pulls from Bad Bunny's established design language across his previous collaborations. Those who've followed his work with adidas will immediately recognize the stitched detail on the tongue—a direct callback to his celebrated Gazelle collaborations. The ridged rope laces on this white and grey sample pair echo that same aesthetic thread, creating continuity across his catalog while establishing something entirely new. The basketball influence is unmistakable but not literal. This is a hoops-adjacent silhouette—taking inspiration from the hardwood without trying to be a performance sneaker. The curvilinear suede cage gives it structure and visual interest, while the asymmetric heel design adds an unexpected twist that keeps it from feeling too conventional. The wavy sole unit grounds everything together, with a Trefoil hit on the interior bootie serving as a subtle nod to adidas heritage. It's the kind of thoughtful detail work that separates a signature shoe from just another collaboration.
What We Don't Know Yet
Release details remain unclear. We're expecting the BadBo 1.0 to drop sometime in 2026, which makes sense given Bad Bunny's Super Bowl timeline. You can bet adidas and Bad Bunny's team are strategically planning the launch around peak visibility moments. Pricing hasn't been revealed, though signature shoes from major artists typically land in premium territory—expect something north of standard collaboration pricing. The question is whether this initial colorway will be widely available or if adidas will keep things limited for the debut. What other colorways are in the pipeline? How will this fit into Bad Bunny's broader adidas partnership? Will we see GR releases alongside limited editions, or will everything be constrained to maintain exclusivity? These are questions that will likely be answered as we get closer to launch.
