adidas Originals

Discover the heritage of the three-stripes company with the JD Sports Australia selection of adidas Originals shoes and clothing for men, women, and kids. Here you will find all the best sneaker collections released throughout the decades, including Handball Spezial, Ozweego, Gazelle, Superstar, and Samba. Paired with various pieces of Trefoil-branded attire (such as tracksuits and jackets), these trainers create the most stylish outfit, with their retro appearance having an undeniably timeless feel.

What Is the Difference between adidas and adidas Originals?

Though ultimately under the same corporate umbrella, adidas Originals (established in 1997) is a subdivision that distinguishes itself from the brand’s mainline products by focusing on the old school—the best of retro. It emphasises fashion with the sporty aesthetic that has followed the brand since it began to take shape in 1924. To make the distinction clear, Originals is represented by the 1972 Trefoil logo, while other adidas products feature the three-bars Performance logo, which doubles as an indicator of predominantly athlete-centric items.

If you’re familiar with the brand, you’ll likely recognise a good number of the products within the subdivision. Shoes, namely sneakers and slides, make up a significant portion of the offerings, with mainstays like Samba and Handball Spezial being especially popular in Australia. For the most part, the quote-unquote original features of the footwear collections have been retained, so the retro aesthetic, which many footwear fans enjoy, is on full display. However, there are some differences, both invisible and plainly obvious: the construction of each shoe receives updates to enhance comfort, and fresh colourways are often dropped when demand is high.