On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate Fearless Style With Chef Bruja

The adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 continues to make waves after its launch in February. A stand-out for the chunky, exploded look and a mainstay in the rotation due to its comfort, the Adistar XLG 2.0 has quickly risen to become one of 2026’s most desired lifestyle shoes. While the Solar Orange colorway may be the model’s most recognizable, the adidas Originals team made complete a library of strong colorways for both men and women.
Below, we have the “Wonder Taupe” colorway crafted just for the ladies. Here’s Chef Bruja’s take: “It’s a chunkier shoe with such a good color wave, so a dark denim really made these pop. Accessorizing is key to a simple fit you want to elevate. Even leg warmers with a school girl skirt moment would be sooo tea with these.”

Joined together with the Adistar XLG 2.0 is the Adistar Control 5, a re-issue of the 2008 running model that has re-surfaced at the right time. Tech runners are in demand, but the ones with authentic origins seem to resonate and adidas made sure to give it the proper update for the modern day. The comfort is undeniably there as it has its roots in distance running, but styling comes down to letting loose a bit.
For a silhouette that is undeniably an everyday shoe, Bruja chose to keep things neutral with the “Wonder Sage” edition. For this model, here’s Bruja’s advice: “You can have fun with this shoe. I wanted to pair these with a good barrel jean, layering with texture, colors, and patterns I knew would take these to the next level.”

The slim-fit icon dominating the torpedo sneaker trend needs no introduction. “This is the girl!!” Chef Bruja exclaims. With so many options available, the Samba has proven that its versatility matches its beauty. For 2026, adidas chose to expand on the Samba universe by offering more animal prints with bold colors and even re-shaped T-toe constructions.
“I wanted the shoes to pop, matching the red laces with my hair. A good pair of baggy jeans and a hoodie is my go-to when I wanna look good, but not do too much. With these, you can go for an edgy look, or streetwear, preppy, etc. That’s why I love Sambas!”