Grumpy Bear takes over the adidas Adistar Control 5 for the upcoming Care Bears collection. The light blue colorway carries the character theme, though adidas keeps the graphics restrained and lets the runner’s original shape do most of the work.
Velvet blue fabric is layered beneath tonal leather overlays along the toe, sides, and heel. Silver detail is speckled throughout adidas’ branding, giving the upper slight contrast from the otherwise monotone treatment.
A blue cloud badge appears on the right tongue, the clearest nod to Grumpy Bear. Small yellow stars are stitched near the forefoot and heel. They bring in some of the Care Bears color without turning the shoe into an all-over character design.
The bulky Adistar Control 5 shape already fits the ongoing return of early-2000s runners. Here, the softer materials make it feel more like a casual collaboration, while the layered construction remains mostly unchanged.
The Care Bears x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Grumpy Bear” releases July 1, 2026, through adidas.com and select retailers for $140. More footwear from the Care Bears collection will arrive on the same date.
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Style Code: KK2606
Release Date: July 1, 2026
Price: $140
Photos: Asphaltgold
