The final live performance of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham, England, was also fated to become a legacy moment of its own as the Black Sabbath lead signer passed away today at 76 years old.
adidas and Aston Villa Football Club partnered to commemorate the event with a special edition sneaker, adidas Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne. The shoe was a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance limited to only 121 pairs.
Made to commemorate the legendary frontman’s homecoming, the limited-edition adidas Birmingham is filled with details in every corner of the shoe. The black leather and suede upper is accented with deep purple Three Stripes as a nod to Black Sabbath’s style and vibe. Ozzy’s own logo is found on the tongue while bat graphics take flight across the insoles. “Birmingham” and “Villa Park” are embroidered on both sides of the shoe in gold thread.
121 is the area code for Birmingham which is the home of this sneaker. Hidden inside the tongue, 05.07.2025 is printed. This is the date of the band’s Back to the Beginning reunion. It was the final live performance Ozzy Osbourne would ever play. These details mean the adidas Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne was truly a limited shoe made for friends, family and close collaborators only.
adidas designer Joe Ling revealed there will be no retail release of the shoe. This makes it one of the rarest Ozzy Osbourne adidas collaborations to date.
In terms of story-telling, design and ultimate meaning, this shoe hits all the right notes. A perfect ending for a rock legend who always forged his own path.
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