The Unheardof x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Piggy Runner 2.0” Collection is expanding. What began as a single reveal has now grown into a three-colorway release, as founder Philip Lipschutz continues building the playful “Piggy Universe” tied to his Cincinnati-based boutique.

The project first surfaced during Paris Fashion Week, where Lipschutz previewed the green Piggy Runner 2.0 on the adidas Adistar Control 5. The debut established the direction of the sequel, combining expressive character storytelling with a performance running silhouette that has recently returned to fashion relevance.
The original Piggy Runner on the Adistar Cushion 3 drew attention for its bold pink palette and mascot-driven design. That reaction helped spark the follow-up, which now arrives with a more structured base while preserving the personality that defines the collaboration.

Three colorways make up the upcoming release. The green pair leads the pack with a mint-green mesh base, layered suede panels, and soft pink Three Stripes across the midfoot. The pig mascot returns on the tongue, while embroidered cartoon eyes appear on the heel, continuing the playful character theme introduced in the original project.

Two additional versions expand the concept. One arrives in a monochrome coral pink color scheme, covering the suede overlays, mesh upper, midsole, and laces in a single saturated tone. The other takes a lighter direction with a butter yellow upper paired with baby pink Three Stripes and pale yellow mesh paneling. Both pairs introduce colorful outsoles combining pink, yellow, mint, and blue accents, giving the sneakers a bright, candy-inspired finish.

Each colorway features its own pig character details on the tongue and insole, reinforcing the “Piggy Universe” storytelling that Lipschutz continues to develop through the collaboration. The sneakers also include alternate lace options, allowing wearers to customize the final look.

Beyond the playful design language, the project connects back to Cincinnati’s historic “Porkopolis” nickname, a reference that influenced the original Piggy Runner concept. The sequel builds on that identity while introducing a new model platform within adidas’ revived running lineup.

Unheardof adidas Adistar Control 5 “Piggy Runner 2.0” Release Date

The Unheardof x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Piggy Runner 2.0” Pack, including the Green, Coral Pink, and Yellow colorways, is scheduled to release on March 28, 2026. The sneakers will launch through Unheardof with limited availability.

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