adidas Japan Liberty London x 'Magic Mauve'

The adidas Japan x Liberty London Magic Mauve with style code KI4806 dresses one of the oldest silhouettes in the adidas archive in a signature Liberty floral. The adidas Japan was originally designed for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and has recently returned as a slimmer terrace alternative to the Samba and Gazelle. Liberty, the London department store founded in 1875 and famous for its fabric prints, brings its floral craft to the Three Stripes in this women's edition, combining a low-profile retro runner with a soft EVA midsole for everyday comfort.

Colorway: Aurora Coffee / Magic Mauve / Khaki Three

The adidas Japan x Liberty London Magic Mauve is built on a satin jacquard upper in which the floral pattern is woven into the fabric rather than printed on top, so the flowers appear almost blended into the Aurora Coffee base. Suede overlays on the toe, quarter and heel frame the print instead of competing with it, while leather Three Stripes and a leather heel panel in Magic Mauve and Khaki Three add structure. Gold eyelets and gold foil branding at the lateral heel give the pair a subtle premium finish. A narrow gum rubber outsole keeps the Japan's slim profile intact. The muted, earthy palette makes this collaboration easy to wear with denim, pleated trousers, long skirts or neutral knitwear, so the KI4806 is a floral sneaker that does not have to shout to stand out.

How does the adidas Japan x Liberty London Magic Mauve fit?

adidas lists the Japan as true to size, so most wearers can order their usual adidas size. Keep in mind that this is a women's model with a slim, narrow shape across the toe box, in line with the original 1960s last. If you have wider feet or usually find adidas suede trainers tight, going half a size up gives the most comfortable fit. The thin profile and EVA midsole give a close-to-the-ground feel that is typical for the Japan.