Brain Dead and adidas Originals Revive the Adventure ZUPERKLIMB in Shaggy Suede
The early-2000s climbing shoe returns covered in the label’s signature hairy suede across three colorways.
Name: Brain Dead x adidas Originals ZUPERKLIMB
MSRP: $160 USD
Release Date: November 20
Where to Buy: adidas, Brain Dead
Delving into the adidas outdoor archives, Brain Dead has reunited with adidas Originals to revive the ZUPERKLIMB. The collaborative silhouette arrives in three distinct colorways: “Green,” ” Brown” and “Core Black.”
“Green” is the most vivid of the three, combining deep navy hairy suede flecked with green fibers and forest-green leather Three Stripes, a matching green eyestay, green laces and a green heel loop. “Brown” goes earthier, with tan suede, chocolate-brown leather stripes and eyestay, brown laces and a cream lining. “Core Black” is fully tonal, from the black suede and leather stripes down to the laces and rand, leaving the silver hardware and reflective details as the only contrast.
Originally designed for climbers, the low-profile silhouette keeps its technical roots, with lacing running down toward the toe for a more precise fit. A Stealth rubber outsole wraps up around the forefoot for added grip on trail, while adiPRENE foam provides cushioning underneath.
Brain Dead’s touch shows in the upper, which pairs the label’s signature shaggy, hairy suede with semi-open mesh for a tactile, slightly worn-in look. Silver speed hooks sit near the collar, reflective trim outlines the upper eyelets, and a pull loop rises from the heel. A thick black rubber rand runs around the base of the shoe, with Brain Dead’s head logo debossed into it at the heel.
