Adidas Originals and Los Angeles-based streetwear label Brain Dead are once again stepping onto the court, unveiling their latest collaboration — a complete Spring/Summer 2025 collection anchored by a bold reinterpretation of the classic adidas Forest Hills sneaker.
This partnership follows the success of their 2024 collaboration, which reimagined the legendary Stan Smith. Now, the creative alliance deepens with a collection that aims to shake up traditional tennis aesthetics while celebrating the vibrant crossover between streetwear and sport.
Forest Hills: Reinventing a 1970s Tennis Icon
At the heart of this release is the reimagined Forest Hills sneaker — a silhouette first launched in 1976, designed to be the lightest tennis shoe of its era at just 8.7 ounces. The model originally featured aerospace-inspired ventilation technology, a cutting-edge innovation at the time.
For Spring/Summer 2025, Brain Dead gives the iconic model a modern overhaul. The latest iteration blends two-toned, hairy suede uppers with sleek leather stripes, complete with distinctive co-branded detailing that unites Brain Dead’s bold street DNA with adidas’ heritage.
A Full Court-Ready Apparel Line
The footwear launch is matched by a complete apparel offering designed to mirror the collection’s rebellious tennis ethos. The range features graphic-heavy track tops, crewnecks, and statement t-shirts, alongside classic sports staples like polos, shorts, and track pants — each piece subtly challenging the clean, preppy codes typically associated with tennis and country club culture.
This collection, as the brands describe, intends to “challenge the conventional look and feel typically associated with tennis,” offering fans a subversive, contemporary take on sport-inspired style.
Release Date and Availability
The adidas Originals x Brain Dead Spring/Summer 2025 collection will be available for purchase starting April 25, 2025. The drop will hit Brain Dead’s and adidas’ official webstores as well as select adidas retail locations worldwide.
Whether on the court or the street, this collaboration merges heritage design and modern subculture, delivering a fresh spin on a classic tennis silhouette.