UPDATE 8/3/26: The Hellstar x adidas Megaride S2 releases August 8, 2026, at 10 AM ET for $200 through CONFIRMED and select retailers. New images show embossed flames across the upper, Hellstar branding near the tongue and side zipper, and more flame graphics along the outsole.

Original Story 7/29/26:
Hellstar’s latest adidas project turns to the Megaride S2, a model that already fits naturally with the early-2000s style the Los Angeles label has been drawing from. The shoe keeps its familiar retro-running shape, but several changes across the upper give it a noticeably different look.

Black flames run across much of the shoe and are embossed into the material rather than simply printed on top. Smooth synthetic panels replace the standard TPU cage, opening up the upper and giving the graphics more room instead of breaking them into smaller sections.

A zippered shroud covers the laces and adds to the Megaride S2’s Y2K feel. Hellstar branding appears near the top of the tongue and along the lateral side beside the zipper, while additional black and white flames extend onto the outsole.

Visible Megaride cushioning remains in the heel, keeping one of the model’s most recognizable details intact. The changes do not bury the original design, but they do pull it closer to Hellstar’s darker, punk-leaning style.

The Hellstar x adidas Megaride S2 is expected to release August 8th via adidas CONFIRMED. Check out the official photos below.

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