Sneaker Room is bringing Puerto Rican pride to the adidas Adistar Control 5 with a new collaboration rooted in community, culture, and heritage. The Jersey City boutique, founded by Suraj Kaufman, channels the island’s flag colors into a bright, energetic runner built with meaning beyond the shoe itself.

The Sneaker Room x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Puerto Rico” features a bold blue mesh upper with red Three Stripes across the side panels. White overlays add contrast, while reflective silver details give the retro runner a sharper finish. The color blocking immediately connects to Puerto Rico’s flag, but the shoe keeps enough adidas heritage to feel true to the Adistar line.

Nine interchangeable tongue patches add one of the collaboration’s strongest details. Each patch draws from Puerto Rican cultural symbols, giving wearers different ways to personalize the pair while keeping the story tied directly to the island. Underfoot, the outsole brings in green, yellow, blue, and red for a lively finish inspired by Puerto Rican culture.

Sneaker Room’s work often carries a deeper message, and this release continues that approach through adidas’ Cornerstone Community work and ongoing investment in Puerto Rican communities. Kaufman has supported giveback efforts across Puerto Rico, India, and Jersey City, making this collaboration feel closely tied to both place and purpose.

A special community event will take place in Puerto Rico on May 16, 2026, ahead of the official launch. The Sneaker Room x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Puerto Rico” releases May 30, 2026, through Sneaker Room in-store and online.

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