Adidas Originals X Bad Bunny Ballerina
Style code: KI7916 · Release date: May 30, 2026 · Price: $120 · Availability: Available now
Where to buy: Finish Line · Tracked at 20 retailers
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Puerto Rico's Flamboyán trees provide the reference for the red finish on Bad Bunny's adidas Ballerina. Their flowering season gives the color a connection to the island beyond the artist's name. The shoe combines a mesh base with suede at the toe and heel, while contrasting Three Stripes cross the sides. Benito lettering and an exterior sizing label carry details associated with his adidas collaborations into the design.
The Ballerina's proportions come from the adidas Taekwondo, a shoe originally developed for martial arts. Its low sole and close-fitting upper remain central to the shape, with bungee-style lacing changing how the upper closes around the foot. A gum rubber outsole completes the construction. The red edition makes a cultural reference through color while retaining the thin, flexible-looking profile that links the Ballerina to its sporting starting point.