Complex Writers Share Their First Reactions to the Pharrell x adidas Stan Smiths

Pharrell's first adidas collection of sneakers was previewed last night, and some of the writers here have weighed in on how they feel about them.

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Pharrell's first collection with adidas was finally revealed last night, and, no surprise, it included three pairs of Stan Smiths. After much anticipation, the sneakers are set to release this Saturday. But how are people feeling about them?

We huddled at the Complex office, and our writers shared their opinion on the first drop, and here they are.


Pete Forester, Contributing Writer

These are straight fire. They’re all dope, but the blue pair is the winner. The black pair is dope, and they’re a step up from the standard. The red ones are flames, but you can pretty much get any shoe in all-red now. That blue, though: It’s not the navy from the USA Hyperfuse 90s, it’s not one of the lighter blues from some runners. It’s a unique shade that will be recognized by those in the know for at least the next five years, if not decade. Colors like that make a statement. And Pharrell ain’t shy.

Gerald Flores, Editor-in-Chief (Sole Collector)

Matt Welty, Editorial Assistant

Nick Schonberger, Deputy Editor

John Marcelo, Contributing Writer

Jian DeLeon, Deputy Editor

Russ Bengtson, Senior Staff Writer

Joe La Puma, Director of Content Strategy