Adidas Y-3's Fall/Winter 2025 Running Collection Combines Performance & Elevated Aesthetics

The Adidas Y-3 imprint by Yohji Yamamoto continues to bring its creative vision to the Three Stripes' Adizero line, outfitting the Adios 9 and Adios Pro 4 in a number of different finishes.

Having launched in a special Ekiden edition earlier in the year, the Adidas Adios 9 was first teased during December 2023's The Running Event. Although much was kept under wraps over the last year, what became evident right away was the runner's updated upper material, LIGHTSTRIKE PRO midsole, and overall design language. Yamamoto's iteration of the close-to-the-ground racing shoe keeps the model's performance integrity intact, but with some fashion-forward tweaks.

As with the accompanying Adidas Y-3 Adios Pro 4, the newly-surfaced set of Adios 9s opt for straightforward color palettes. "Orbit Grey" and "Core Black" appear on Yamamoto's latest canvas, but "Oatmeal" joins the mix atop one pair. The shoe consists of the same LIGHTLOCK upper as the Three Stripes' premier marathon racer and features full-length LIGHTSTRIKE PRO foam. Torsional plates and ENERGYRODS are abandoned in favor of a small stiffening element that assists the 27mm midsole from completely bottoming out when churning out kilometers. Adidas' proprietary LIGHTTRAXION outsole works in-tandem with a patch of Continental rubber under the forefoot to deliver reliable grip in all conditions.

Away from performance, asymmetrical 3-Stripes logos on the profiles inject Adidas Y-3 flair into both Adizero Running offerings. The same Made for Sport tag found on the Adios Pro 4 appears on the shorter silhouette's lateral mid-foot. Finally, the Japanese designer's signature rounds out the special edition Adizeroes on the left shoes' heel.

Performance-ready gear—including short sleeve tees, tanks, shorts, leggings, vests, and running jackets in Men's and Women's sizing—further showcases Yamamoto's genius. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection employs a unique spray-dyed technique that sees an "Amber Ink" print take over items in an eye-catching fashion. Beyond being fashionable, the apparel range offers warmth and comfort in the impending season's training sessions.

Y-3's latest running collection has begun arriving globally via Adidas.com. The Adios 9 is priced at $250, whereas the Adios Pro 4 marathon racer retails for $300. Apparel pieces vary in price, but arrive for upwards of $150.

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