Unheardof x adidas Adistar Control 5 Drops March 28
Unheardof and adidas are partnering on a reworked Adistar Control 5 collection dubbed the 'Piggy Runner 2.0' pack, arriving March 28. The collaboration marks another instance of the Three Stripes tapping independent creative voices to recontextualize its archival running silhouette.
By Ava Rodriguez
The Adistar Control 5 has spent decades as a functional running workhorse—a shoe built for stability and repetitive motion rather than cultural capital. With the Piggy Runner 2.0 pack, Unheardof approaches the silhouette as a canvas for reinterpretation, moving the Control 5 beyond its performance-first lineage into the realm of lifestyle design.
This collaboration arrives as adidas continues a broader strategy of mining its back catalog through designer partnerships. The Three Stripes' archive contains dozens of models that never reached mainstream recognition; the Control 5 sits comfortably in that overlooked category, which makes it ideal for a creative reframe. Unheardof's sensibility—rooted in underground aesthetics and conceptual design—positions the partnership as more than a simple colorway refresh.
The March 28 release will serve as the pack's debut. Pricing and specific colorway details remain under wraps, though the 'Piggy Runner 2.0' nomenclature suggests thematic cohesion across the collection rather than isolated one-offs.
Adidas has been aggressive with collaborative releases throughout 2024 and beyond, particularly within the running and lifestyle sphere. Currently, adidas deals are averaging 36% off across major retailers, though limited-edition collaborations typically hold retail pricing at launch.
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Release Info
Release Date: March 28, 2025
Brand: adidas
Model: Adistar Control 5
Collection: Piggy Runner 2.0 Pack
Retail Price: TBA
Availability: Select adidas retail and authorized retailers
