Morning Brew Energy: The CLOT x adidas Superstar “Coffee” Is Built Different

The CLOT x adidas Superstar “Coffee” flips a terrace staple into something richer. As with the last CLOT Superstar, dark brown leather takes over the upper. The shell toe stays crisp in white, creating contrast against the “Coffee” leather panels. Subtle orange hits land on the branding, echoing the warmth of the colour story without overpowering it. The Three Stripes keep their serrated edges, stitched in with texture that adds depth.

The tasselled lace system, shifts the Superstar away from sport and into hybrid territory. Part trainer. Part formal shoe. The pocked perforations and layered construction push that idea further, leaning into CLOT’s East-meets-West aesthetic without losing the DNA of the original silhouette.

Underfoot, things get heavier, this isn’t the standard flat cupsole. Just like past drops a jagged, sawtooth-style outsole gives the shoe a stronger stance and better traction for city wear. The stacked midsole construction provides a ruggedness that standard retros lack, while a hidden EVA wedge ensures the ride remains cushioned despite the mad outsole.