Key Details
Reported Release Window: March 2027
- Sneaker Room founder Suraj Kaufman wore a sample pair at ComplexCon in Los Angeles.
- A puzzle piece motif sits on the spine of the shoe.
- The release is aimed at March 2027, ahead of Autism Awareness Month in April.
Sneaker Room founder Suraj Kaufman previewed the Sneaker Room x adidas AdiStar Control 2 at ComplexCon in Los Angeles. The March 2027 release was reported and has not been confirmed by adidas, which has not announced a price; adidas has not announced a price.
Sneaker Room has operated in New Jersey since 2006. The AdiStar Control 2 debuted in 2004 as a running shoe and is not part of the current adidas lineup.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Sneaker Room x adidas AdiStar Control 2
Price: TBA
Release Date: March 2027
Status: Reported
Sneaker Room x adidas AdiStar Control 2 Design
The pair Kaufman wore at ComplexCon was a sample with a multicolored upper. It is not the retail version. Kaufman said the final colorway goes further than the one on his feet. The defining detail is a puzzle piece motif on the spine. Some autism awareness advocates have rejected that symbol, but it remains central to Kaufman’s project. The shoe is built around autism awareness and acceptance. The AdiStar Control 2 is a chunky runner from the early 2000s. Its shape fits the bulky silhouettes that still sell to younger buyers.
Is the ComplexCon Sample the Retail Colorway?
No. Suraj Kaufman said the multicolored sample he wore is not the retail edition, and that the final colorway is bolder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Is the Sneaker Room x adidas AdiStar Control 2 Timed for March 2027?
The release is planned ahead of Autism Awareness Month, which falls in April. The shoe is designed to raise awareness of autism and encourage acceptance.
Why Does the Shoe Have a Puzzle Piece on the Spine?
The puzzle piece is a defining detail of the design and appears important to Suraj Kaufman. Some autism awareness advocates have rejected the symbol.
Does adidas Currently Sell the AdiStar Control 2?
No. The AdiStar Control 2 is not a shoe adidas currently offers. The Sneaker Room collab suggests adidas plans to promote the model in 2027.
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