The adidas Originals Rod Laver Makes a Timely Return in Primeknit

The Primeknit construction and the superlight PU tooling create the lightest Rod Laver shoe yet.

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The ever-iconic adidas Originals Rod Laver model makes a timely splash for summer with the Rod Laver PK Pack. The classic tennis sneaker stays true to its original blueprint by embracing its signature silhouette while seamlessly integrating the trademark toecap. adidas succeeds at weaving in elements of progressive technology in the Primeknit constructed uppers, not to mention the superlight PU tooling — culminating in the lightest Rod Laver shoe yet. Debuting in clean white and deep navy, the new Rod Laver PK Pack is slated for global release at select adidas Originals retailers as of August 5.

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