Five of Yohji Yamamoto’s Most Influential adidas Y-3 Sneakers

It’s impossible to imagine adidas as it stands today without the influence of Yohji Yamamoto. The revered Japanese designer linked up with the Three Stripes in 2002, fusing the worlds of sport and fashion, introducing an element of the avant-garde into mainstream sneaker culture.

Yohji’s experimental sneakers have become a go-to for haute couture hobbyists, and his unique approach to footwear design has shaped the modern sneaker landscape. So, in honour of Yohji’s career so far, we decided to take a look back at five of his most influential designs released under Y-3.

Special thanks: Seb Drinkell