Name: adidas Megaride S2
Colorway: Core Black/Hi-Res Blue/Purple, Off White/Core Black/Matte Silver
SKU: JR5743, JR0902
MSRP: $160 USD
Release Date: July 21
Where to Buy: adidas
adidas just relaunched a gem from its early-2000s archive with the reintroduction of the Megaride S2, a sneaker that blends performance-engineered cushioning with fashion-forward design. Reimagined with a modern twist, the silhouette revives the brand’s original Adiprene cushion technology, once praised for its bounce-driven energy return, and repositions it for today’s retro-sportwear revival and “footballcore” wave.
The Megaride S2 makes a bold impression from the start. A breathable mesh base layer sits underneath a molded rubber cage, which wraps the entire upper for both structure and standout aesthetics. Adding a futuristic edge, the sneaker includes a zip-up shroud that conceals the traditional lacing system — nodding to early 2000s performance design while doubling down on lifestyle appeal. Below, the signature Megaride half-unit midsole in the heel delivers cushioning and responsiveness, with a rubber outsole built for all-day traction and streetwear endurance. Depending on the model, subtle patent leather accents on the tongue and heel tab offer a sleek, glossy finish.
Two initial colorways headline the re-release of the adidas Megaride S2. One standout pair arrives in a bold pink-to-purple gradient mesh encased in a glossy black net — a visual tribute to rave-era athletics and futuristic nostalgia. Meanwhile, the white pair takes a more understated approach, featuring an off white upper layered with subtle tonal variations. A metallic silver midsole anchors the design, adding a sleek finish that pulls the entire look together , allowing the sneaker’s sculptural silhouette and material contrasts to take center stage.
Both pairs retain adidas’s performance DNA, seen in the overlasting forefoot construction and high-traction sole pattern, while inviting fashion-driven audiences to embrace the technical archive through a modern lens.
The adidas Megaride S2 is available now for $160 USD, with a special-edition JAH JAH x adidas Megaride S2—first unveiled during Paris Fashion Week — also rumored for a Spring 2026 launch, hinting at a broader collaborative future for the silhouette.
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