In 2018, Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred in his wife Sam’s film, A Million Little Pieces, playing a drug addict with a taste for really nice clothes. Think shearling-lined suede jackets, baggy jeans, Seventies-inspired cardigans, and vintage tees – it was pure #menswear. He also sports, dare we say, one of the best pairs of trainers ever made: the Adidas Superstar.
Throughout the film, Taylor-Johnson wears the classic black and white shell-toe kicks, which were released in 1969 and have been a mainstay in Adidas’s sneaker catalogue ever since. Apparently, Taylor-Johnson was so taken with the trainers that he’s been wearing them off-screen, too, as he was recently photographed in them again.
This week, the couple were papped while out for a walk in London. Nothing particularly noteworthy, TBH. The Fuze actor’s hair was big and flouncy, and he wore a peacoat and scarf to combat London’s chill. But, importantly, he wore a pair of Superstars.
The trainers appear nearly identical to the ones he wore in A Million Little Pieces, though this pair features a smooth toe rather than the classic Superstar shell front. In design, the shoes are practically the same, serving as a timeless, everyday sneaker. Originally built for basketball, these Adidas classics became a solid part of the zeitgeist when the likes of Run-DMC adopted them in the ’80s. While other sneakers, like the Samba, rise and fall in popularity, the Superstar has consistently remained a top choice. Adidas even launched a campaign this year featuring big names like Jennie, Kendall Jenner, Baby Keem, Olivia Dean, and Samuel L. Jackson, all sporting the silhouette.
Despite its cultural relevance and enduring popularity, the Superstar has always been relatively affordable. At £95, it’s actually quite budget-friendly in the sneakerverse, and pretty cheap, especially considering its versatility.
So, take a cue from Aaron Taylor-Johnson and make the Superstar your everyday kicks. Run, don’t walk.
