adidas Yung

The adidas Yung series launched in 2018 with the Yung-1, followed by the Yung-96 later that year. It was adidas's response to the late-2010s chunky dad-shoe trend.

The Yung-1 is the more polarizing flagship with aggressive layered upper. The Yung-96 features a subtler silhouette with wider commercial appeal — less aggressive layering but similar chunky midsole.

Yes. The Yung series is explicitly an adidas take on the chunky dad-shoe aesthetic popularized by Balenciaga Triple S, Nike M2K Tekno, and similar silhouettes of the late 2010s. The Yung's maximalist design represents adidas's response to that trend.

The Yung silhouettes draw design elements from adidas's 1990s running archive — particularly the ZX 500, ZX 700, and early-2000s trainer silhouettes. The result is a deliberately remixed aesthetic rather than a direct retro of any single model.

The Yung line was most popular 2018-2020 during peak chunky-sneaker interest. As fashion trends shifted toward slimmer silhouettes in 2022-2024, Yung has become less culturally relevant though it remains available in adidas's catalog.

Standard Yung releases retail at $100-$130. Collaborative and premium variants price at $140-$180. Many Yung colorways can now be found at discounted prices as the style has moderated.

The Yung-1 retains cult appeal for chunky-sneaker enthusiasts but is no longer a mainstream fashion choice. If you appreciate the maximalist aesthetic and find a comfortable fit, it's a distinctive silhouette. For general lifestyle wear, newer adidas silhouettes like the Samba or Gazelle have broader appeal.