Why Adidas Superstar is a 50 year Icon - (CUT IN HALF) 

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I used to work in a factory that make millions of these shoes. Greetings from Jakarta.

I'd be interested in hearing your findings about the Puma Suede line. They're iconic too and have been going since forever!

Cutting vintage shoes would be awesome. It's interesting to find out how technology in footwear has advanced & if the techniques to make shoes have really changed all that much in 30-40yrs

I never understood the "shoe guys" before, but watching this channel and buying reflectively of your videos I feel like I've become a Shoe Guy.

that’s crazy, i always thought the shoes were just flat. it’d be cool to see adidas gazzelles

I`d love to see Onitsuka Tiger - Mexico 66 cut in half - another iconic model too . Great video as always .Cheers

These were updated with the super cloud foam mid soles in 2015. Greatly increases the comfort. Adidas has many variations of these shoes. Some are all leather, heal tab, tongue, stripes and liner. Vintage, OG, even the 80's retro versions in my opinion are of higher quality construction then these you cut apart. Like your Dad, these shoes are my fav of all time.

I absolutely addicted to these videos I've been watching them for 5 days stright

Bought one pair 3 years ago and wear them occasionally and it looks like new after all those years without any maintenance. Its super comfortable and always trendy as well. Hands down one of my best sneaker purchases.

I turned 50 this year and STILL rock these. The Adidas store here has them for $40 when we get 50% off passes.

I bought my first pair of superstars the other day.. parents couldn't afford them when I was younger.. but being able to get my own pair was amazing!! Thanks for the video!!

3:37 nice editing bro, very subtle!

There are two "grades" of this model. When they produce some "special" releases, they're made a cut above in every respect, with leather interior. It'd be great to see one of those examined. Thanks for the great vid!

A very comfortable shoe. These, the PUMA suedes, AF1s, the Reebok freestyles, Chucks, and Jordans are some of the most iconic sneakers ever made. Believe me, this newer version of the Superstar is more comfortable than the 70s or 80s version. I found those uncomfortable with no support for your feet.

0:51 My father bought me those shoes back in 75, he paid 20 dollars for them, my mom hit the roof, I still can hear her screaming you paid how much, I loved those shoes and I have been looking ever since to buy another pair, the best shoes I ever had, lasted years of constant abuse.

I would be interested in a janoski video. The are already one of the most iconic skate shoe.

I think cutting a Adidas Ultraboost 4D would be extremely interesting, I also think a Nike Foamposite would be really cool to see!

These were my beaters in college. I live in the tropics and my university was located along a major highway, so the paths were always pretty rocky or dusty, and during rainy season your shoes would get soaked. These held up so much better than Af1s because of the sole, goddamn.

Hell yeah finally, Bro you have to do the vintage ones for sure 🙌🏻 Great video, actually you answered a bunch of questions I had on this shoe

These are my step dad's and my favorite shoe it's so durable my step dad has had his for like 3-4 years

those kicks are gorgeous anytime, even when cut in half

Would definitely be interested to see you doing some comparisons between vintage and current examples of a particular model. Most shoes get subtle (sometimes not so subtle) tweaks over the years, so it'd be super cool to see different generations of the same shoe side-by-side. Keep up the great work man!

Yes I would like to see some vintage Superstars cut open. Heck even some from the early 90s just to compare. One pair from each decade to see the progression or regression of the shoe. Thanks for making quality videos.

Oh, man, I’ve been hoping for a video like this for a while! I’d love to see more sneakers in general, especially Adidas, Vans, and Converse! I think it would be awesome to see an Ultraboost cut in half!

The Nike Dunk in 2021 apparently has “bad” leather quality compared to the ones from 2020. Do you think you could make a video on the leather quality?

I love watching all your videos! They are awesome! Keep em coming 👌🏼🙌🏼❤️

HUGE TY for taking out in video advertising and also for dropping the ad near the end. As a fan, I can tell you read our comments and try your best to hear what we are saying. Now if you could only do a video on military boots... TYVM man.

My faves! I searched your channel to find out why they are great. I'm in grandpa's age now and I had a pair in the late 70s. I played basketball in them and they were the best (but, of course, fell for all the advertising and tried everything). Then, they became river shoes, you river tubing and jumping off of cliffs, for years and years. I wear them today. I posted to say that the vintage shoes were better. They formed to your feet and the leather kinda grew with age. I could make a mile-long list of sneakers that I wore and only found 2 pairs that were the most comfortable, great for sports, and durable shoe. It is the Superstars and Reebok BB5600. Reebok made a vintage limited pair and I bought it quick! Thanks, for the breakdown.

Super interested in a vintage version video, awesome upload as usual! Love the sneaker ones especially.

I've been wearing the same pair of Superstars for three years now and they still look great. After breaking them in they became very comfortable now it makes sense why. It was intriguing to see this and understand more about my everyday trainers.

Too cool! Didn’t realize these were that well-built

@Rose Anvil, The early 1980's did not have that blue foam inside. They had the cell structure like the Stan Smith shoe. I was back in the days when it was cool to actually wear out your shoes before buying a new pair.

my last skate shoes were a pair of Adidas Pro Models, which are pretty much the high top version of Superstars (except they're nubuck, not finished leather) I loved the shell toes, they lasted forever and so did the outsole. A lot of people still skate in Superstars and love them.

Really liked this one, so happy you did this. you should try a running shoes. Take a cheap and a more expensive one. To see how it compares the foam on them

I just wanted to compliment your transition from one clip the the next using the foam insole @3:36. Fine work.

This video is the reason why just today I bought my first pair of superstars, I recently had an Achilles tendon surgery and seeing this video learned what's inside of them and help me to buying. Thanks!!

Always intend your puns Weston!

I recently started watching your videos and I think this is a useful channel, specially the ones cutting open boots and shoes to see and explain what's inside. As a motorcyclist I think cutting open some motorcycling boots would make an interesting watch. Peace

Great video! Have you thought cutting Adidas Samba?

In an ironic twist I’m wearing an early 2000s era vintage made in Germany Superstar right now-and they’re spectacular and growing better with every wear.

I recently got myself one of these and after the break in period this really is a super comfortable shoe. I didn't expect it to be as comfortable as it ended up being. It's obviously not as good for moving around a lot as a TR21 or an NMD or Ultraboost would be but it's still comfortable in its own right. Love it

As a sneaker fan i find your content really interesting, well made and thought. Good job congrats 👏 Your superstar, AF1 and converse videos now have me wondering what’s inside a Puma suede, since i’ve heard people in the dance community say that the simplicity and flatness of the sole gave the foot a better feel of the ground 🤔

This is just the perfect channel for me, I love Sneakers, boat shoes, boots and so on, and I know about the materials from my 37 years old Education 😀 cool lave to be!

The most iconic sneaker of all time. I just love them and now have over 150 different Pais of them in different color ways. Legend.

Thank you, Weston! I've been thinking buying Vans, Converse or Superstar sneakers for next summer since my current Superstars have worn fully out from the counter in-lining. I rewatched today your Vans and Converse cut in half videos and with this video I'm maybe gonna buy another pair of Superstars. They are super comfy and have a great arch support.

Love your going past just boots! Keep on going man 🙏

Thanks for doing a vid for my all time favorite shoe

The "Advantage Cloudfoam" version of adidas' white shoe (very similar looking to Stan Smiths) is my favorite budget shoe. The toe box is wide and the cushioning is...cloud like.

Great vid thanks. Yes cutting an old one would be interesting to see and compare.

I’d love to see a vintage pair of these. Would also love to see puma suedes, one of my go to classic sneakers.

I remember when I got my first pair of Adidas superstars, back when they were still made in France and had a suede leather insole. Unfortunately the inside liner around the back of the heel was vinyl back then and split pretty quickly. So while they no longer have the suede insole I don't miss the vinyl around the inside of the heel.

Super video, thanks!

Great video as usual 👌👍😎

I wonder about the “80’s” retro version. Great video man.

Bought these secondhand for 10 bucks in near mint condition. They fit great and look even better. Definitely one of my favorite shoes ever

5:40 IN THIS MOMENT BROKE MY HEART

Man, there's so many sneakers I'd like to see cut apart, even though I don't expect most of these. For running shoes, it might be fun to get a little bit of the history by cutting apart the Mexico '66 (since the New Balance Trackster is hard to find, and these are some of the earliest mass-produced running shoes), the Nike Cortez (which Bowerman created with the jogging for health movement), Nike Tailwind '79 (invented the Nike Air tech), New Balance 990, Adidas Ultraboost, Hoka One One Clifton, to some of the carbon-plate stuff today (pretty much all of 361 degrees, the Nike Next% and Alphafly, Adidas Adizero Pro, Hoka Carbon X, and the Saucony Endorphin pro -- and endorphin speed for the nylon plate). Then you have the three biggest natural foot running shoe companies: Altra, Topo Athletic, and Inov-8. I'd really like to see how the Metatarsal flex that Altra advertises compares to other shoes. You also have Newton shoes with their partial toe-plate designed for forefoot running (i.e. good running form). For Basketball, with Jordans, Chucks, and Superstars done, you need to get to the Puma Suede, Reebok Question, Reebok Shaqnois, and Converse Leathers, for a few more of those classic basketball silhouettes. Maybe add in some later cutaways of Jordans, the Reebok Answer, and a pair that people actually wear. For Misc, I'd love to see what make Uggs comfy, and a comparison between the "crossfit shoes" (Nike Metcon, Reebok Nano, and Nobull) could be a fun comparison. Nobull would be the best since they actually do have leather shoes, and I'd like to see how their quality stacks up.

I found them on sale one day a few years ago and i wear this model since then. They go with almost any clothes and they are the most comfortable sport shoes ever.

3:38 dat transition

I used to rock the Samba Classics in the 90’s

Interesting video! Thank you!

The Superstars a mad comfortable. I always try to have a pair in my rotation and my brother has at least two. They are also quite durable. Overall for the price (if there is a cool promo you can get them for under 50$) they are awesome and it's good to hear that there is some quality to the leather on them. I just recently found the channel and I'm loving the videos.

These are some of my favorite sneakers and seeing a comparison with the vintage would be interesting

Please keep up the great content!

Wow, I did not expect that Supestars will be so much better construction-wise than Stan Smiths! Even though I'm a fan of the latter in terms of design. It would be great to see a classical model of New Balance (like 574 or from the 7xx line) cut in half :)

As someone incredibly new to this channel, even though I am not a sneakerhead myself, that cutting montage gave me a heart attack, really!

I've been waiting for this since the force 1's video lol you took your time.

I wore a pair of stan smiths almost every day for 2 years doing detailing, they got pretty beat up, but doing 8-16 hour days they stayed comfy, breathable, and protected me from wash bay water. Overall I would say it's my favourite sneaker for everyday wear

Since you typically do boot videos, will you cover the superstar boots at some point if you haven’t already? I’m very interested to see how they hold up compared to other typical boot brands.

Would you consider cutting open an Alico Summit boot? They are a traditional Italian Norwegian welted boot that is sold on Sierra trading post. They typically only run for $170 which is insane considering the traditional way that they are made.

The midsole is no longer the blue chunk of foam for any version of them (as far as I can tell), but rather the cell style like the Stan Smiths. You might want to do an updated version review, such of the Superstar 82 model, and compare the old model to it.

My favorite gym shoe from my middle school era, I would look forward to walking home in them each Friday as a great way to start the weekend. I miss those days of the early 80's.

I'd be interested to see any of the New Balance models reviewed!

Awesome! I'd love to see you analyze some Sambas or other soccer shoes. Or just athletic cleats in general. They're usually marketed as having better quality leathers for feel with the soccer ball and tend to hold up under abuse more so I'd be really curious to see how their construction differs from these street shoes.

Love the vids I bought a couple pairs of boots you reviewed in the past I got some palladium boots and solofair boots and both are holding up well

Thanks for the video, i love those shoes

like the heritage adidas models, the superstar has a premium version (so does the gazelle, stan smith, campus etc). we would love to see a comparison of those classic versions vs the everyday wear ones (those)

It would be interesting to see you compare to an early noughties pair of Superstar II. They had metal lace eyelets and in my view, considerably better quality materials. They were near indestructible!

I like that they're stitched together rather than just glued. I had a pair of shell toe type Addidas that weren't the superstars and I left them in the car in the Texas sun and the WHOLE SOLE FELL OFF. Just went out and got a pair of superstars.

Love the vids man! Have you thought of using different background music? It’s no big deal, I like it regardless, just wondering 🙂

Good channel! New subscriber here. I like the honest reviews and tear downs. The Addidas take brought back some fond memories. Had a couple pairs of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar high tops back in the early '80s. Keep up the good work👍 PS: How about a video on the Triumph?

I have never been so intrigued and shocked at the same time like please show me but while destroy such an icon lol, seriously though I'm glad you cut these in half I really did want to know what it had inside. Of course these are the newest version of the shoe the Superstar II's that you have which are different from the original shoe, would love to see them compared to originals or even the recent reissued which have different tongues actually. I'm glad I know what's in it now at least, love to see you cut into a Gazelle or even the Puma Clyde or basically the Suede as they are known now. Good stuff, keep it up man.

Another great review and a comparison of vintage would be interesting.

Love this cut in half things 👍🏻👏🏻

hi, I love your videos and learn a lot. can you do an ECCO video? are they any good?

Yeah! I think it would be interesting to see Adidas Gazelle and Campus! And final video competing all 4 Adidas sneakers (including Stan Smith, that you’ve got a few months ago

Interested to see this as I have a pair of the "50th" anniversary edition run dmc superstars. Interesting fact, they forgot about the anniversary and released these a year late. The superstar first appeared in 69.

I have had these on so many colors.. I recently decided I'm building a collection of them to wear with everything

I had one in black, all white worn out already, thanks for the video

I own a pair exactly like this one and I gotta say I love em so much, my favorite sneakers from Adidas and then on second place are the sambas

I have a pair of shell caps I bought back in 99 or 2000. They are completely different then modern shell caps.

Rose Anvil should really cut the Nike Blazers at some point, honestly.

I bought a pair of superstars & the inside was white only. The insole was more thin I think. Are the versions I bought vs these ones less comfortable? Need help on this question.

It would be interesting to see you cut in half less known models from Adidas and Puma. Unlike the Stans and AF1s, it feels more likely to find some nice leather being used. And at cheaper or the same prices too.

Cool video. My version of these is the Puma Suede. I've owned about 10 pair in my life. I'd love to see them cut in half.

nice Adidas shoes 😀 good test thank you

Just got the "Supertar 80s Recon." Leather seems much higher quality, also nice leather liner. I wonder if the construction is different at all.

You need to do the super star 80s for sure! The ones with premium leather and different shape.