3. adidas Rod Laver
Introduced in 1970 and named for tennis star Rod Laver, this shoe became sought after outside of it’s original designed purpose. The Rod Laver became a popular choice amongst skateboarders, B-Boy’s, graf artists and people just looking for a simple but stylish option. The unique design and mesh on the sides made it one of the many sneakers adidas brought out of deadstock in the early 90’s that ultimately reenergized the brand. It’s also notable because it’s one of the few adidas kicks made that features no stripes.
