Sp5der x Adidas Superstar Review: Is the Collab Worth It?

A streetwear label born from Young Thug’s universe teams up with the most iconic sneaker silhouette ever made. The result: a +4,450% spike on Google Trends, instant sellouts, and a shoe that looks nothing like any Superstar before it.

We got our hands on the Sp5der x Adidas Superstar Supermodified in Black. Here’s the full breakdown—design, materials, sizing, resale, and whether it’s actually worth adding to your rotation.

The Collab That Broke Google Trends

Let’s start with the numbers. When this collab dropped, Google searches for « Sp5der Adidas » spiked +4,450% overnight. Not 44%. Not 445%. Four thousand four hundred and fifty percent. That’s the kind of data point that separates a hyped release from a cultural moment.

What made it hit different:

• First major sportswear collab for Sp5der—the brand had been independent streetwear only since 2019
• The Superstar is sacred ground—Adidas doesn’t hand that silhouette to just anyone
• Young Thug’s cultural footprint—the trial, the music, the brand story all collided at the right time
• Two colorways, limited stock—Red sold out instantly, Black followed fast

This wasn’t a standard « put a logo on a shoe » collab. Adidas gave Sp5der the Supermodified platform—a completely reworked version of the Superstar with wider proportions and different construction. That alone signals this was a serious partnership, not a cash grab.

Design Breakdown: Every Detail on the Sp5der Superstar

This isn’t a Superstar with a spider logo slapped on the heel. Every surface has been reworked:

• Patent leather upper—full glossy patent replaces the classic smooth or tumbled leather. The entire shoe catches light differently depending on the angle
• Debossed spiderweb—pressed into the patent leather across the entire upper. Subtle at a distance, unmistakable up close. Not printed, not stitched—debossed directly into the material
• Redesigned Three Stripes—wider than the standard Superstar stripes, reshaped to flow with the web pattern
• Metallic spider heel tab—laser-engraved spider motif on a metal heel piece. Heavy, tactile, premium
• Extra colored laces—green, pink, and yellow lace sets included. The black laces come pre-installed, but the color options let you switch up the vibe completely
• Custom corrugated box—not the standard Adidas shoebox. Corrugated cardboard with Sp5der branding. The packaging is part of the experience

Two Colorways: Black vs. Red

The Black colorway is the stealth option. The debossed spiderweb is tonal—black on black—so the texture reveals itself only under direct light or at certain angles. It reads as a premium, slightly unusual Superstar until someone looks closer.

The Red is louder. Red patent leather with black web debossing creates contrast you can see from across the room. It’s the Atlanta variant—bold, unapologetic, immediately identifiable. It also sold out faster, which is typical for statement colorways in limited runs.

Sp5der Adidas Superstar Sizing Guide

The Supermodified uses the same sizing system as the standard Adidas Superstar, which is good news—most people already know their Superstar size.

• True to size (TTS) for most feet
• Half size up if you have wider feet—the patent leather doesn’t stretch like regular leather
• US Men’s sizing only—no women’s-specific sizing on this release
• If you’re between sizes, go up. Patent leather is less forgiving than the standard Superstar’s soft leather

Patent Leather Quality: Pros and Cons

Patent leather is a deliberate choice here, and it comes with tradeoffs worth knowing about:

Pros

• High-gloss finish makes the debossed spiderweb pop—you wouldn’t get the same effect on matte leather
• Easy to clean—wipe down with a damp cloth, done
• Water resistant—patent is sealed, so light rain and splashes bead right off
• Holds shape longer than regular leather—the silhouette stays crisp
• Dramatic visual presence that regular leather can’t match

Cons

• Creasing is more visible—patent shows every crease line in high definition
• Less breathable—your feet will run warmer than in standard Superstars
• Scuffs show up more on the glossy surface (especially the Black colorway)
• No break-in stretch—the fit you get day one is the fit you keep

The reality: if you’re buying these as display pieces or light-rotation shoes, patent leather is perfect. If you’re planning to daily drive them through city streets 5 days a week, the creasing will be visible within a couple months. Not a dealbreaker—but worth knowing upfront.

Resale Value: Already Trading Above Retail

Both colorways are already above retail on the secondary market:

• Black: $190+ on StockX (retail was $180)
• Red: $200+ on StockX and climbing since it sold out everywhere

For context, most Adidas Superstar collabs—even popular ones—trade at or below retail on the secondary market within weeks. The fact that Sp5der’s version is holding above retail signals genuine demand, not just hype.

At our members-only price of $119 for the Black, that’s $71 below StockX pricing. Whether you’re wearing them or considering resale down the line, the math is hard to argue with.

How It Compares to Other Superstar Collabs

The Sp5der collab sits in a sweet spot: more design transformation than Bad Bunny or BAPE (which mostly add branding to the standard shoe), but at a fraction of the Prada luxury price point. The Supermodified platform itself—with its wider proportions and reworked construction—makes this feel like a different shoe entirely, not a reskinned Superstar.

The Verdict: Is the Sp5der x Adidas Superstar Worth It?

Our Picks from the Sp5der x Adidas Collection

Sp5der x Adidas Superstar Black

Patent leather. Debossed spiderweb. The collab that broke Google Trends.

$119 $150

Sp5der x Adidas T-Shirt Black

Entry point to the collab. Co-branded tee, premium cotton. Stack it with the Superstars.

$49 $70

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