Arguably Pharrell’s most impactful adidas sneaker collaboration since the early days of the NMD’s heyday, the adidas Jellyfish has made waves at Paris Fashion Week yet again after making a monster splash in January of this year. With its first-ever public release happening on June 26th (8 AM at Jah Jah Studio), the Jellyfish era has officially begun–and we have an early look at what’s to come.
Sneaker News shares exclusive first looks at upcoming colorways previewed at the currently ongoing Paris Fashion Week Men’s SS26 presentations. What we do know about the Jellyfish is that the MSRP is $300, and more public releases are planned for later this year. This all-black pair is destined for a Spring/Summer 2026 launch.
In contrast with the multi-colored pairs that leverage the exploded dimensions of this tech runner, this all-black pair provides a strong and stoic demeanor that is forever connected to the all-black-everything aesthetic. From the chiseled midsole with deep grooves to the bio-mechanical, almost skeletal nature of the extended upper, this re-imagination of the adiStar Cushion get dipped in full black–save the exterior eyelet loops and the dotted trail-style shoelaces.
Thus far, the latest Pharrell adidas shoes has drawn a polarizing response on social media, which typically signals that the design is a hit. Repeated comparisons to Balenciaga’s own bulky tech runner look and the ever-exhaustive references to Kanye West’s Yeezy line aside, the adidas Jellyfish is a strong contender to be among the best sneakers of 2025.
