Denim Tears is getting its first adidas collaboration later this year, with the Superstar 82 and Stan Smith 80 both expected to release as part of the brand’s Fall/Winter 2026 plans. The two pairs are currently lined up for November, marking the start of Tremaine Emory’s partnership with adidas Originals.

Emory founded Denim Tears in 2019, building the label around Black American histry, the African Diaspora, and the stories tied to both. The Cotton Wreath graphic became the clearest symbol of that approach, and over the years the brand has worked with Levi’s, Stüssy, Our Legacy, Corteiz, and several other names across fashion and streetwear.

This also won’t be Emory’s first time working on footwear. Denim Tears previously teamed up with Converse on a Chuck 70 project connected to Marcus Garvey and Pan-African colors, while Emory released two ASICS GEL-MC Plus colorways in 2021 through the ASICS Collective.

The Superstar 82 and Stan Smith 80 are both expected to come in a Multicolor, Cream White, and Easy Yellow colorway. We still haven’t seen the shoes yet, so there’s no real read on the materials, graphics, or how Denim Tears will put its stamp on either pair.

The Denim Tears x adidas Superstar 82 and Stan Smith 80 are expected to release in November 2026. Exact release dates and pricing have yet to be announced.

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