Adidas Stan Smith, 1970s
The archivist of the sporting goods manufacturer “Adidas”, Martin Gebhardt, shows one of the rare Stan Smith-Haillet tennis shoes from the years 1973 to 1978.
Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers Through the Years
By Amina Ayoud
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The Stan Smith sneaker is one of Adidas’ most classic silhouettes. The tennis shoe was first launched in 1965 and was originally crafted from sturdy white leather uppers with bright green detailing on the heels. The shoe was a signature model for professional tennis player Robert Haillet, before going through a name change in 1978.
In the shoes’ lengthy history, the Stan Smith style has been reimagined through a multitude of collaborations with big-time institutions the likes of Moomin, Miss Piggy and Kermit, Monsters Inc., Keith Haring, Marvel, Ivy Park, Disney, Y-3 and Hello Kitty, among others. See photos below.
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Stan Smith, 1982
Image Credit: PA Images via Getty Images Stan Smith in action on June 26, 1982
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2013
Image Credit: Corbis via Getty Images Chapman Brothers Stan Smiths design at a private view of the Platform Six exhibition with Adidas Originals Stan Smith auction in support of Stonewall charity at Oxo Tower Wharf on Sept. 6, 2013 in London.
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Stylist Declan Chan wearing Pharell Williams for Adidas Stan Smith trainers, Acne jeans on day 3 of London Collections: Men on Jan. 11, 2015 in London.
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Sidya Sarr, fashion and lifestyle blogger is wearing Adidas Stan Smith shoes, Zara pants, Le Coq Sportif striped t-shirt, a Milani hat, and RayBan sunglasses, on Dec. 14, 2016 in Paris.
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Romulad Cazeaux is seen on Broome Street wearing Commune de Paris hat, Dior glasses, Bash scarf, Margiela coat, Maison Kitsune sweater, denim Sadig shirt, COS pants, and Stan Smith Adidas shoes on Jan. 31, 2016 in New York.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2014
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “Collegiate Red.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2017
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith CF shoes in “Cloud White Royal.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2019
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith Valentine’s Day sneaker.
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Adidas Stan Smith shoes with neon blue glitter shiny parts are seen, on April 7, 2019 in Paris.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2019
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “Cloud White.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2019
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “‘Core Black White.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2019
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “Metal Gold Metallic.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2019
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “Metal Silver Metallic.”
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images A passerby wears blue jeans, golden Adidas Stan Smith sneakers shoes with yellow shoelace, on July 04, 2020 in Paris.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2020
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith Buckle shoe in “Cloud White.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2020
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Superstar Stan Smith J in “Cloud White Green.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2020
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “Xeno.”
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2021
Image Credit: WireImage Stan Smith attends the 2021 Footwear News Achievement Awards at Casa Cipriani on Nov. 30, 2021 in New York.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith Pride sneaker.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas x Marvel x Stan Smith I Am Groot sneaker.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas x Marimekko x Stan Smith Unikko shoes.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith Sharpie Pack shoe in “Graffiti White Green.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Monsters Inc. x Stan Smith “Mike & Sulley” shoes.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith “Large Doodles” shoes.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith Primegreen Spikeless shoes in “White Green.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas x Marimekko x Stan Smith J “Unikko” shoes in white and gold.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas x Disney x Stan Smith “WALL-E” shoes.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas x The Muppets x Stan Smith shoes in “Kermit The Frog Allover Print.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2021
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “Cloud White / Cloud White / Collegiate Navy.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2022
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoe in “White Blue Rush.”
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Adidas Stan Smith, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images A guest wears black denim pants, gray socks and a white with black flower print pattern Stan Smith sneakers from Adidas, outside Nanushka, during Paris Fashion Week fall 2022-2023, on March 01, 2022 in Paris.
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Adidas Stan Smith 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith Lux shoes in “Off White / Cream White / Olive Strata.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Originals Stan Smith CS Shoes ‘Grey’
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Adidas Stan Smith 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Originals Adifom Stan Smith mule in “Wonder Taupe.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Originals Stan Smith shoes in “White Khaki.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Originals Stan Smith x Rich Mnisi shoes in “Pride Rm.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Stan Smith shoes in “White Gray.”
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Adidas Stan Smith 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Adidas Originals Stan Smith x Hello Kitty shoes in “Cloud White.”
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