Taqwa Bint Ali and adidas Nail Ballet-Core with Megaride Mary-Jane and Adistar Pose

While there have been a slew of footwear trends popping up in the last few years, two in particular have come charging unapologetically into the zeitgeist: Mary Jane style sneakers and a more complex feminine design language. definitely lead the charge here, with the and releases embodying both trends immaculately. dipped in last year with the , and now adidas are taking part, teaming up with Taqwa Bint Ali to create the ballet-inspired Megaride Mary-Jane and the Adistar Pose.

Ali is a model, activist, creative director, film director, and the co-founder of France’s first modest fashion platform, Galeries Zarafet. For her debut collaboration with adidas, Ali says she wanted the project ‘to be relatable to all groups of girls’, and the design of both models reflects this versatility. The first is the Megaride, which has been altered to create the classic Mary Jane style replete with an open top and Velcro strap. The metallic and grey combination makes it both sleek and timeless, and Ali’s name appears on the strap for a personalised touch. Over on the Adistar Pose, the top of the Cushion model has been lopped off in favour of a Mary Jane style. Sticking to the ballet theme, the laces have a ribbon-like quality that mimics the smooth ribbons typically used on pointe shoes. Both models fit right into the ballet-shoe-esque trend that’s hitting fashion circles at the moment, while also maintaining their own unique take. As adidas have stated, the collaboration is ‘where ballet elegance meets modern streetwear’.

The Taqwa Bint Ali x adidas Adistar Pose and Megaride Mary are both released on January 22 via CONFIRMED and select retailers like Naked. Hit the links below on the day to secure your new between-class staple.