UNheardof is continuing its run of adidas collaborations with a new Adistar Control 5 inspired by founder Phil Lipschutz’s 12-year-old dog, Otto. The pair follows the Cincinnati retailer’s earlier “Piggy Runner” projects and turns the focus to dog adoption, encouraging people to consider shelters instead of puppy mills.

The shoe uses black pony hair across the upper with white Three Stripes, matching Otto’s coat. A pink tongue is meant to resemble a dog’s tongue and includes a stitched portrait of Otto on the left shoe. There is even a squeaker built into the top of the tongue, adding another playful detail tied directly to the theme.

Paw prints appear on the toe and right heel, while the insoles show Otto alongside some of his favorite toys. Green “Doggy Runner” embroidery lands across the heels with reflective 3M detailing underneath. The inner tongues read “Ok Sit” and “Ok, Give Me Paw,” while the multicolor outsole includes a small yellow section that continues the dog-inspired humor.

The UNheardof x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Doggy Runner” will release during Holiday 2026 exclusively through UNheardof in limited quantities. Adult sizing will be available along with kids pairs, which are being called the “Puppy Runner.”

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