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The partnership between adidas Originals and Bad Bunny has been ongoing for five years. On October 17, the duo released a brand-new colourway inspired by the Caribbean sunset. The yellow colourway with black details is named Gazelle Indoor Solar Gold. Made of leather and suede, the sneaker embodies themes of change, growth and evolution – the powers that formed the creative journey of the celebrated, GRAMMY-winning artist.
Bad Bunny Gazelle Indoor Solar Gold
The adidas Gazelle Indoor is a retro lifestyle sneaker that combines comfort and style, marked by a distinctive T-toe overlay and gum rubber outsole. Bad Bunny reimagined the legendary silhouette several times, starting in 2024. Since the very beginning, he used the sneaker as a canvas for telling personal stories, including his upbringing in Puerto Rico, his childhood memories, identity and the notion of home. The first shoe, San Juan Glue Gazelle, pays tribute to Casa Amadeo, the first music shop in his native Puerto Rico and the longest-running Latin music store in New York City. The shoe that honoured the longstanding cultural exchange between the Caribbean island and the diaspora paved the way for all future designs.
Gazelle City Series
In 2025, during Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico residency, the musician and the sport brand launched Gazelle City Series, a collection centred around three parts of the island. Featuring deep green tones, Gazelle “El Yunque” draws inspiration from the biodiversity of the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
Coloured in vivid orange, Gazelle “Santurce” paid tribute to Puerto Rican neighbourhoods and their role in the creation of local music, dance and contemporary art. Finally, Cabo Rojo, boasting a vibrant pink shade, evokes the famous salt flats and rare pink waters while at the same time portraying the spirit and resilience of a thriving community. Mirroring the sentiment of his residence No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí, the shoe featured Puerto Rican elders.
Premium material palette
Bad Bunny Gazelle Indoor Solar Gold employs the same material palette as the original archival shoe. The model features a rich honey-yellow suede upper and an elevated leather lining. The classic gum outsole features the brand’s trademark three stripes and an elegant finish made of premium material. Bad Bunny branding is present in several places throughout the shoe.
Having been reimagined so many times, it’s fair to say that the Gazelle franchise is one of the recurring favourites in the adidas and Bad Bunny collaboration. More than just a shoe, it represents the storytelling platform that combines personal memories with global culture. The Gazelle Indoor Solar Gold honours the legacy of the previous models while offering a new artistic expression.
The adidas Originals x Bad Bunny Gazelle Indoor Solar Gold will be available on the CONFIRMED app, select retailers and the adidas website, starting on October 17, 2026. Interested individuals can already sign up for the future release on the company’s official website. The model is priced at $140.
