The Whitaker Group’s Do Not Duplicate series gets a new adidas model with the BW Run, a hybrid silhouette that feels pulled from a few different corners of the Three Stripes archive. The release is part of the project’s fifth drop and is available first through A Ma Maniére’s EQL draw, which closes May 20th at 8 PM ET.
Any pairs left after the draw will release online May 21, 2026 at 11 AM ET. A Ma Maniére will also release the shoe in-store at its D.C. and Houston locations at 12 PM local time, along with a separate drop during the Atlanta flagship grand opening at 7 PM.
The adidas BW Run brings together 1970s running cues with the T-toe build of the BW Army, better known as the original “GAT” trainer made for the West German military. It is not a straight retro, though. TWG uses that base to create something more casual and lived-in, with enough history to make the shape feel familiar.
Charcoal grey, earthy brown, and cream shades give the upper a muted look, while suede, nylon, and leather keep the texture varied. The outsole adds the biggest shift, using treaded rubber inspired by adidas TERREX trail-running traction.
Do Not Duplicate branding stays low-key, which has been part of the series from the start. Blank tongue tags, Morse Code-style heel tab notches, and a metallic DND hang tag handle the storytelling without turning the shoe into a logo-heavy release.
The Whitaker Group x adidas BW Run works best as an understated trainer with a real concept behind it. It also gives the Do Not Duplicate series a new shape to build around, rather than leaning on another expected adidas classic.
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The Whitaker Group x adidas BW Run
Color: Grey Strata/Aurora Ruby-Wonder White
Style Code: KK5016
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Price: $120
