In the wild, animals' unique coats and patterns often serve as a means of protection and camouflage. But in the streets of New York, it's the exact opposite: Bold prints are meant to stand out in the best way. Leopard, cheetah, and other animal prints have officially made their way back into the trend cycle thanks to our favorite brands and designers. And this fall, fashion people are using adidas's latest drop as an opportunity to incorporate the trend into their sneaker rotation.
With 2010s-inspired style making the rounds—including on the fall 2024 runways (Versace and Isabel Marant both featured leopard print)—animal print was bound to make a big comeback. That said, it's made appearances in the 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and now the 2020s, so it's safe to say that this is an anti-trend worth investing in. While we've seen snakeskin pumps and leopard-print jeans, there hasn't been an animal-print sneaker of note—until now.
adidas has reimagined its most coveted styles—like the Samba, Japan, and SL 72—in various cool animal prints. Fashion people have already embraced the silhouette, so the animal-print versions are sure to be a hit. There's a bold take on cheetah print, sleek snakeskin Japan's for minimalists, and even a stunning brown cow print that's perfect for fall. Don't wait any longer—shop these new styles below.
