Size? is reaching beyond the usual Samba and Gazelle territory for its latest adidas exclusive, bringing back the ZX 8000 in two colorways inspired by early prototype designs.

First released in 1989, the adidas ZX 8000 became one of the defining models from the brand’s ZX running series. Its arrival helped introduce Torsion technology to a wider audience, using a supportive TPU plate through the midfoot that allowed the heel and forefoot to move more independently.

The sneaker also developed a strong following away from running. Bright ZX colorways became closely connected to Germany’s underground club scene during the years following the fall of the Berlin Wall, giving the ZX8000 a lasting place in European sneaker culture.

Both Size? releases revisit familiar pairs with altered color blocking. The “Proto Aqua” keeps the recognizable aqua mesh base while switching the placement of the purple and yellow accents found on the original version.

A second pair draws from the 1998 “Germany” colorway. Black and yellow sections have been rearranged to create a darker look while still maintaining the national color theme that inspired the original release.

The Size? x adidas ZX 8000 “Proto Aqua” and “Proto Germany” will release August 6, 2026, exclusively through Size?. Each pair is priced at £110, which converts to roughly $150.

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