UNheardof is back with another adidas Adistar Control 5, but this time the Cincinnati shop is moving away from its “Piggy Runner” series. The new “Doggy Runner” is based on Otto, the 12-year-old rescue dog owned by UNheardof founder Philip Lipschutz. The shop previously released several pig-themed collaborations on the Adistar Cushion 3 and Adistar Control 5.

Otto has been part of Lipschutz’s life for years, including the time he’s spent working on the shop’s sneaker projects. UNheardof has used personal stories for many of its adidas releases, and this pair puts the focus on his longtime dog rather than the cartoon characters seen on earlier shoes.

The Adistar Control 5 comes with hairy black material across the upper, along with light green and pink accents. There’s even a squeaker built into the tongue, similar to what you’d find inside a dog toy. The shoes also come with pink extra laces, a cartoon hangtag, and a special box with illustrations.

UNheardof x adidas Adistar Control 5 Doggy Runner Release Date

Limited to only 2,000 pairs made in total, the UNheardof x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Doggy Runner” will release December 5th through UNheardof in-store and online. An early launch event will take place December 2nd at the adidas Originals flagship in SoHo, New York City, where 100 pairs will be available.

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