After turning heads with their creative twist on the iconic Stan Smith last year, adidas Originals and Brain Dead are back—this time with a bold new collaboration for Spring/Summer 2025. The Los Angeles-based streetwear label joins forces once again with the German sportswear giant to put a modern, offbeat spin on another archival classic: the adidas Forest Hills.

A New Vision for Tennis Style

Rooted in the aesthetics of traditional tennis, this latest drop does more than just revisit vintage style—it redefines it. According to adidas and Brain Dead, the SS25 collection aims to challenge traditional tennis and country club fashion, injecting it with a fresh dose of streetwear attitude and experimental design.

The centerpiece of the collaboration is a contemporary take on the Forest Hills, a silhouette that originally launched in 1976. Once lauded as the lightest tennis shoe of its era, the shoe was built with innovation in mind, including a futuristic ventilation system inspired by aerospace technology. Brain Dead’s version preserves that forward-thinking spirit while adding its own signature flair.

A Closer Look at the Footwear

The updated Forest Hills arrives with a textured hairy suede upper, contrasted by smooth leather Three Stripes, and detailed with dual-branding throughout. The color-blocked design blends Brain Dead’s subversive visuals with adidas’ sporty roots, resulting in a sneaker that stands at the intersection of heritage and rebellion.

Streetwear Meets Sportswear

In addition to footwear, the capsule collection includes a full line of apparel that mirrors the sneaker’s edgy twist on tradition. Expect graphic-heavy track jackets, crewnecks, and statement tees, as well as classic polos, tennis-inspired shorts, and track pants—each piece fusing functionality with Brain Dead’s unconventional graphics and color schemes.

Release Details

The full adidas Originals x Brain Dead SS25 collection is set to launch on April 25, and will be available through both brands’ official webstores, as well as at select adidas retail locations.

With its sharp departure from country club conventions and its unapologetically experimental edge, this collection is more than a seasonal drop—it’s a statement. Whether you’re a fan of vintage tenniswear, streetwear innovation, or just want to stand out on and off the court, this collab is serving serious style.