The adidas Originals x CLOT Taekwondo by Caroline Hú continues Edison Chen’s ongoing partnership with adidas, this time fusing martial arts discipline with delicate design language.
What to Know
- adidas Originals and CLOT by Edison Chen unveil a new Taekwondo silhouette reimagined by designer Caroline Hú.
- The shoe blends martial arts structure with ballet-inspired grace.
- Three colorways launch: triple black, soft pink, and off white.
- Campaign explores dualities of fragility and strength, light and shadow.
- Available October 4, 2025, for $150 USD in select stores.
Caroline Hú’s Vision Meets adidas Originals x CLOT
Since 2003, CLOT has been a bridge between East and West, often reinterpreting adidas icons like the Superstar and Stan Smith through a cultural lens. With the CLOT Taekwondo by Caroline Hú, the dialogue expands, introducing a fresh aesthetic grounded in martial arts and dance.
Designer Caroline Hú, known for her romantic yet experimental approach, lends a new identity to the Taekwondo shoe. She transforms the low-profile silhouette into something that feels both familiar and unexpected—an exploration of balance, movement, and resilience.
Strength in Elegance: Design Details
The sneaker retains the Taekwondo’s slim, lightweight base while introducing new features. Adjustable straps secure the foot, while the refined upper carries debossed nods to adidas heritage, from the iconic toe detail to subtle three-stripe references.
Three versatile colorways—triple black, soft pink, and off white—highlight the shoe’s dual spirit. Each tone reflects Hú’s sensitivity to beauty and romance, while the construction ensures functionality remains at the forefront.
Campaign Philosophy: Fragility and Power
The campaign directed by Caroline Hú explores duality: light and shadow, stillness and motion, vulnerability and strength. The shoe is positioned not just as footwear but as a metaphor for balance in life.
Edison Chen, founder and creative director of CLOT, explains: “This collaboration embodies our core philosophy of East meets West in the most beautiful way. Caroline’s delicate, romantic vision merged with the strength and discipline of Taekwondo creates a dialogue between contrasting worlds – exactly what we’ve always sought to achieve at CLOT.”
Looking Forward: adidas Originals and CLOT’s Expanding Dialogue
The CLOT Taekwondo by Caroline Hú arrives October 4, 2025, at select retailers and adidas.com for $150 USD. It stands as another milestone in the ongoing partnership between adidas Originals and CLOT, signaling how cultural storytelling and design innovation can keep evolving.
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