Care Bears is stepping into adidas’ retro-running lane with a new collection built around two Adistar Control 5 colorways, a kids’ Samba, and several additional children’s styles. The collaboration uses pastel colors, fuzzy materials, and character artwork across the footwear instead of relying on simple co-branding.

The adidas Adistar Control 5 arrives in “Clear Sky” and “Clear Pink.” Pale blue overlays, white accents, and yellow Care Bears patches shape the “Clear Sky” pair, while the second version trades those cooler shades for soft pink tones. Both feature metallic silver Three Stripes, embroidered characters near the forefoot, and cloud and sunshine badges on the tongues.

Plush textile details give the layered Adistar upper a softer look without covering up the model’s bulky early-2000s running design. The two pairs also come in Care Bears packaging with co-branded graphics and character-printed tissue paper.

Showing the simpler side of things is this kids-only Care Bears x adidas Samba. White leather tops it off with light grey suede providing coverage on the toe and eyestays while a gum rubber sole preserves the timeless silhouette of the Samba. Lilac furry Three Stripes lace the sides next to Care Bears logos up top on the tongue and sidewall.

Heart-shaped lollipop graphics are embroidered near the heels, while the sockliners carry an all-over mix of bear faces, rainbows, clovers, moons, hearts, and adidas logos. More kids’ footwear will be included in the wider collection, expanding the release beyond the two Adistar Control 5 styles.

Spezial completes the lineup with two colorways, appropriately dubbed “Brown” and “Bliss Blue.” Each model features shaggy suede uppers, white leather Three Stripes, tonal lacing and gum rubber outsoles, while featuring Care Bears artwork beside the stripes. The muted brown scheme is more subtle, while the vibrant blue interpretation embraces the collection’s pastel theme.

The Care Bears x adidas collection releases globally on July 1, 2026, through adidas and select retailers.

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