Beyonce’s Ivy Park x adidas Colab Continues with UltraBOOST, Super Sleek and Forum Galore
The latest iteration of ongoing partnership via her sportswear label sees the continuation of some fan favourite models redone in near all-white. Pointed at the snow-capped streets, variations of the , Super Sleek, and Mid conjure up feelings of an icy winter wonderland – with the Queen B’s nod of approval.
The UltraBOOST has been omnipresent since its 2015 debut, and in 2021 all-white Primeknit editions still hit like hotcakes. Ivy Park’s idiosyncrasies include the enlarged knotted heel pull tab and lace toggles, which return here. And there’s a gum rubber outsole this time too – always a welcome addition.
Similarly prevalent is the Super Sleek, which is arguably a bit of a misnomer due to its lifted platform sole. Definitely double stacked, its white and pale grey leather and suede upper again highlights the radical retro-influenced design, but it makes way this time for its ski-boot cousin, which again has a case of an identity crisis. It’s called the Super Sleek Boot, however it’s anything but. They’re fantastically impractical and have plenty of real estate for extra hiking-inspired hardware and lacing, but don’t take them to any actual slopes!
Meanwhile, two editions of the Forum Mid push the mid-80s adi basketball comeback with tonal renditions. The mainly white version is pretty straightforward, but that all-reflective material swap is very fun on the other pair. And it has a gum sole!
The new Ivy Park x adidas collection will begin hitting selected retailers from February 18.