Power Every Run with Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 Collection
Slick, smart, and speedy – the Y-3 Adizero running line for spring/summer 2025 brings polish to performancewear, with refined and stylish pieces that are sure to become your workout workhorses
Break boundaries. Push for progress. Run fast – and, more importantly, run free. These are the messages adidas and Yohji Yamamoto aim to instil in women this season with the launch of the latest adidas Y-3 running collection. Through these polished, premium performance pieces, the collection seeks to inspire, motivate and help us realize our own power – both on and off the running path.
A leader in innovation, adidas has been at the forefront of modern sports culture since its founding in Germany in 1949, and has enabled athletes to achieve record-breaking victories over the years. But it is not a brand that focuses solely on elites. Instead, it strives to empower everyday athletes to achieve their best performances – and look good doing so.
It’s no secret that running has become a force within modern culture, and the adidas Y-3 running collection answers that need. Here, fashion and fitness collide perfectly, offering smart, signature pieces that wick sweat while ensuring you look just as chic afterwards. After all, running has become a Saturday morning mainstay, a Sunday ritual and a midweek meditation. Those hours spent pounding the pavement – whether jogging solo or with friends – offer a cathartic release from the daily grind. It’s an escape from our desks and a reprieve from our screens. With such feel-good energy found in each run, it’s only natural that we want our wardrobe to reflect that, too.
Now in its 20th year, adidas Y-3 pioneered the intersection of avant-garde style and athletics. Renowned Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, revered for his architectural and artistic sensibilities, brings his signature flair and modernist references to the adidas lab. In turn, the brand translates those elements into wearable pieces of performance art. In this latest collection, a painterly tie-dye pattern transforms into a print that’s both elegant and refined. In a rich, deep, inky colorway not often seen in sportswear, it offers a smart alternative to the technicolor hues typically associated with performancewear.
The collection comprises adidas’s signature running pieces, reimagined through Yohji Yamamoto’s lens. The adidas ‘Adizero Pro 4’ – a highly anticipated race-day shoe for everything from marathons to fast 5Ks and tempo workouts – arrives in sleek, minimalist black. The iconic three stripes are rendered in metallic silver, referencing urban alloys and contemporary architecture. This carbon-plated shoe, now in its fourth edition, delivers addictive propulsion and responsiveness, making each stride feel like flying. A roomy toe box and lightweight construction ensure that it’s also the most comfortable carbon shoe on the market. They’re guaranteed to put a pep in your sprint, and in such a slick colorway, they’re perfectly complemented by statement, brightly colored socks.
“Renowned Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, revered for his architectural and artistic sensibilities, brings his signature flair and modernist references to the adidas lab
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The Adizero running line of performancewear is renowned for its workhorse status. These specially developed pieces have been thoughtfully crafted and relentlessly wear-tested to be worn again and again. With a distraction-free fit and a flattering silhouette, you’ll want to wear them for workouts come rain or shine. Reflective details add an urban edge and provide a much-needed safety feature for after-dark hours. The sweat-wicking fabric and crisp texture ensure that the shorts and crop top co-ord perform whether you’re doing a speed session on the track, a weekend jog in warmer weather or a weights session at the gym.
The crop top, featuring smart zip detailing and an elongated length, is an excellent choice for days when you want more coverage – think summer Saturday workouts followed by brunch, when a sports bra might feel too revealing. The shorts, which sit on the waist and are cut in a relaxed silhouette, will look smart after a workout when paired with a black cashmere or jersey sweater. No matter what type of workout you’re doing, the adidas Y-3 spring/summer collection is guaranteed to become your go-to for years to come.