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The waf. and adidas Superstar ADV collaboration has moved from a limited release at adidas’ Lagos flagship to a global launch. The shoe draws design details from Lagos Island and is available through adidas’ website and selected retailers, according to Hypebae.
waf. and adidas Skateboarding have taken their Superstar ADV collaboration global after an initial limited release at adidas’ flagship store in Lagos, according to Hypebae. The shoe is now available on adidas’ website and through selected retailers, extending a partnership described in the report as adidas’ first collaboration with a Nigerian brand.
The collaboration adapts adidas’ Superstar ADV skate shoe with design references to Lagos Island. Hypebae reports that its upper uses a dusty grey color inspired by the area’s industrial landscape, while breathable side panels reflect the city’s heat. A translucent pink outsole is intended to evoke the color of the Lagos sky near the water at dusk.
The shoe’s first release was limited to adidas’ Lagos flagship in Lekki. The global launch makes it available beyond that initial local retail release, through adidas’ online store and selected retailers. The source does not provide a complete retailer list, prices, or a detailed release schedule by country.
waf., also known as Wafflesncream, is a Lagos-based creative community and skate collective. The report says the group was co-founded in 2012 by brothers Jomi Marcus-Bello and Nifemi Marcus-Bello, alongside KC Obijiaku. It describes the partnership as the first time adidas collaborated with a Nigerian brand and waf. as the first African skate community to rework the Superstar ADV.
A Lagos Collaboration Reaches New Markets
The global release brings a collaboration rooted in Lagos skate culture to customers outside the city, rather than keeping the shoe exclusive to its initial local launch. For waf., wider distribution gives the collective’s work a platform within adidas’ international retail network. The design’s city-specific references also place Lagos at the center of the product’s story, rather than treating it as a general skatewear release.
The partnership also connects a locally established skate community with the Superstar’s long-running history. Hypebae frames the shoe as a meeting of more than half a century of Superstar heritage and contemporary Nigerian youth culture. That description reflects the collaboration’s intended cultural significance; the report does not provide sales figures or other evidence of its commercial performance.
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Waf.’s Roots in Lagos Skateboarding
waf. has developed its skate community and local presence in Lagos over more than a decade. According to Hypebae, the collective opened a skatepark at Freedom Park in 2024 and has helped lead local activities, including Go Skate Day. Those projects provide context for why the collaboration is presented as more than a colorway: it draws on a community that has built skateboarding infrastructure and events locally.
The shoe’s release began with a limited Lagos launch before expanding internationally. Hypebae characterizes the adidas partnership as a landmark for both the Nigerian brand and African skateboarding. The reported “first” distinctions are attributed to the publication’s account; the source material does not include an adidas statement detailing the scope of its earlier partnerships.
““Bringing Lagos’ most popular sneaker to the world.””
— Hypebae
Retail Reach and Release Details
The report does not specify which countries or retailers are included in the global launch, how many pairs are available, or whether stock will be replenished. It also does not list a price or provide direct statements from adidas or waf. about the partnership’s reach. Availability may vary by market, so the adidas website and local retailers are the clearest sources for current stock information.
Hypebae describes the collaboration as adidas’ first with a Nigerian brand and waf. as the first African skate community to reimagine the Superstar ADV. The supplied material offers no further detail on how those categories were defined or verified.
Check Local Stock and Retailers
The collaboration is on sale through adidas’ website and selected retailers, according to Hypebae. Buyers can check those channels for local pricing, sizing, and stock; the report gives no dates for additional releases or restocks. No further launch events or follow-up products are confirmed in the available information.
Key Questions
What is the waf. x adidas Superstar ADV?
It is a collaborative version of adidas’ Superstar ADV skate shoe, made with waf., the Lagos-based collective also known as Wafflesncream.
Where can the shoe be bought?
Hypebae reports that it is available on adidas’ website and at selected retailers. The article does not provide a full retailer list, so availability should be checked locally.
What inspired the sneaker’s design?
The design references Lagos Island: a dusty grey upper draws on its industrial landscape, breathable panels address the city’s heat, and the translucent pink outsole evokes the sky by the water at dusk, according to Hypebae.
Was the collaboration available in Lagos before the global launch?
Yes. Hypebae says the shoe first had a limited release at adidas’ flagship in Lekki, Lagos, before its global launch.
How much does the shoe cost, and will it be restocked?
The source does not give a price or confirm restocks. Those details may vary by market and should be checked with adidas or participating retailers.
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