Within a short period of time, BSTN has become one of, if not the premier sportswear boutique in all of Europe. As devoted as they are to the sneaker game, BSTN is also known for having a strong and profound love for the game of basketball. With this latest collaboration with adidas, BSTN is given the opportunity to tell its love story to the game of basketball. Introducing the BSTN x adidas Forum ’84 High and Low.
Set to be the latest chapter of BSTN’s ongoing European Basketball Heritage Series, which started way back in late 2020, this collaboration with adidas is dedicated to two of the absolute powerhouses in European basketball history: Panathinaikos B.C., arguably the most decorated team in Europe and a record six-time EuroLeague champion, and Jugoplastika Split, the only team to ever win Europe?s premier competition three years in a row. Both sneakers pay homage to the team?s numerous titles as well as European basketball heritage as a whole.
The BSTN x adidas Forum ’84 Low is dedicated to Panathinaikos B.C. The sneaker comes embroidered with six stars that represent the team?s six EuroLeague titles. The sneaker is dedicated to PAO?s time as the kings of Europe and the heights the club and its fans aspire to reach again. Rocking the team’s colors, the Forum Low combines premium suede with the iconic green of Panathinaikos and also adds subtle hints at the team?s rich history by including marble elements on the outsole.
The BSTN x adidas Forum ’84 High is dedicated to Jugoplastika Split. This pair rocks the team’s colors which is Black and Yellow. The sneaker ties back to an era of dominance for Jugoplastika Split with a special loop label at the heel as well as team branding on the ankle. Packed with plenty of ?Euro? vibes, the high-top brings back memories of the legendary Gripe gym being filled to the brim and showcasing a game that was truly ahead of its time.
Aside from both pairs of the BSTN x adidas Forum ’84, the collaboration will also include two limited-edition coffee-table books, one dedicated to each of the two iconic European franchises and celebrating their basketball heritage. Each volume features conversations with people who embody their team, its history, and the culture that makes it unique alongside the campaign imagery.
The BSTN x adidas Forum ’84 Low Panathinaikos B.C will release exclusively at BSTN, the adidas CONFIRMED and and adidas stores in Athens and Split on May 7th, with the BSTN x adidas Forum ’84 High Jugoplastika Split following suit on May 21st. Both pairs will also get a global launch on May 14th and 28th, respectively.
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