Stan Smith on the Enduring Legacy of His Signature Shoe

To coincide with yesterday’s relaunch of the iconic Stan Smith sneaker, adidas kick-started a video

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To coincide with yesterday’s relaunch of the iconic Stan Smith sneaker, adidas kick-started a video series aimed at shining light on its rich history by adding a little cultural context to the once innovative tennis model. In its first installment, the man behind the legend – Stan Smith – sits down to discuss how his signature sneaker aided his celebrated career as well as how it has affected his life outside the sport of tennis. Be on the lookout for additional interviews with names like Will Arnett, Max Greenfield, Andy Murray and Sky Ferreira to name a few.

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