Kristen Stewart Proves Retro Adidas Are Still Supreme in 4 NYC Looks

Kristen Stewart leaned into retro Adidas sneakers while promoting The Wrong Girls in New York City, rotating between the archival-inspired Dublin and two versions of the Samba—including the black-and-green Samba Deco SPZL.

The three looks felt less like a trend experiment and more like an extension of Stewart’s longtime approach to footwear. She has been wearing low-key sneakers for years, from maroon Adidas Gazelles with cuffed denim to vintage Nikes and Ruby Brown sneakers with Chanel at Cannes. In New York, the same instinct carried through everything from faded jeans and a Dickies jacket to sharp tailoring and a black leather midi dress.

Kristen Stewart rotates between retro Adidas Dublin and Samba sneakers, styling them with faded denim, a Pixies band tee, and relaxed black tailoring while promoting The Wrong Girls in New York City on August 10–11, 2026 (Credit: Janet Mayer / Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

The Wrong Girls, which is set to hit theaters on August 14, follows two codependent best friends who live paycheck to paycheck and bong rip to bong rip until a case of mistaken identity sends their lives into chaos.

The film was written and directed by Stewart’s wife, Dylan Meyer, who drew from her own experiences of spending time and getting high at home with her best friend. Meyer originally wrote the script more than a decade ago, and the project later became part of how she and Stewart met.

The Wrong Girls, starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat, follows two codependent best friends struggling to get by paycheck to paycheck until their lives spiral into chaos after they get caught up in a case of mistaken identity (Credit: Point Grey Pictures / Neon)

Kristen Stewart Styles Adidas Dublin Sneakers With Faded Denim and a Dickies Jacket

Kristen Stewart was recently spotted wearing the Adidas “Dublin” sneakers, first launched in 1976 as part of the brand’s City Series.

The retro style came in Collegiate Royal suede uppers with bright Solar Red stripes and semi-translucent gum rubber soles, giving the classic low-profile silhouette a bold color contrast.

Adidas has since brought back the Dublin in several limited-edition releases, keeping its vintage appeal alive.

Kristen Stewart slips into a pair of Adidas “Dublin” sneakers in Collegiate Royal suede uppers with bright Solar Red stripes (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)

Bringing her signature cool street style to the New York streets, Stewart paired the sneakers with mid-rise faded black jeans. The relaxed denim featured a loose, slightly slouchy fit through the legs, with a worn-in wash that gave the outfit a strong ’90s grunge feel. I especially liked how the denim balanced the bright sneakers, with the slim black belt keeping the look neat.

Stewart topped it off with a black Dickies jacket featuring a classic collar and front zipper, giving the outfit a utilitarian edge. Underneath, she kept things simple with a plain white crewneck tee that broke up the darker pieces.

Enhancing the cool throwback look, Kristen accessorized with retro acetate OV 5521Su Maysen sunglasses by Oliver Peoples and a silver chain necklace. She finished things off with gray crew socks, slightly bunched at the ankles above the sneakers, for an extra casual touch.

Kristen Stewart pairs her Dublin sneakers with mid-rise faded black jeans, a white tee, and a black Dickies jacket (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)

Kristen Stewart Pairs Black Adidas Samba OG Sneakers With a Pixies Tee and White Jeans

For another New York press stop earlier that day, Stewart switched to the Adidas Samba OG in black suede, choosing one of the brand’s most recognizable low-profile silhouettes.

Originally developed as a soccer shoe in 1949, the Samba eventually moved far beyond the pitch. Its slim shape, gum sole, three stripes, and distinctive T-toe have helped it endure through successive street-style revivals.

Kristen Stewart completes her grunge style with the Adidas “Samba OG” sneakers, featuring the signature T-toe construction and slim, low-profile silhouette (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

YNS has documented the sneaker on everyone from Kendall Jenner to Gigi Hadid in the Wales Bonner collaboration, showing how differently the same basic silhouette can be styled.

Stewart’s version was particularly understated: black suede, tonal three stripes, and a dark gum sole. Against loose white jeans and a faded Pixies tee, the Sambas worked less as a statement sneaker than as an extension of her worn-in, black-and-white palette.

Kristen Stewart teams her black Adidas Samba sneakers with white jeans and a faded black vintage-style band tee featuring artwork from alternative rock band The Pixies (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Kristen Stewart Gives Black Tailoring a Sporty Twist With Adidas Samba Deco SPZL Sneakers

A day earlier, Stewart wore a less conventional Samba: the Adidas Samba Deco SPZL in Core Black and Lucid Lime. The black suede kept the shoe close to the classic Samba palette, while the acid-green stripes made this version considerably harder to miss.

Look closer, and the differences go beyond color. Instead of the Samba OG’s familiar suede T-toe overlay, the Deco SPZL traces the shape with decorative stitching. Crinkled panel edges around the eyelets add another irregular detail, while the gum sole, gold-tone “SAMBA SPZL” branding, and low-profile proportions preserve the recognizable Samba foundation.

For readers comparing Stewart’s pair with more traditional versions of the shoe, YNS has also documented the classic Samba on Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski.

These Samba SPZL sneakers are available for $326 at Farfetch.

Kristen Stewart gives tailoring a sporty twist with her Adidas “Samba Deco SPZL” sneakers in Core Black with Lucid Lime Green stripes, featuring decorative stitching and zigzag panels around the eyelets (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Stewart used the Samba Deco SPZLs to loosen up an otherwise tailored black look, pairing them with high-waisted shorts and a boxy blazer with turned-back cuffs that exposed its pinstriped lining.

A cropped Nike “LA All Day” tee replaced the expected button-down or blouse, carrying the sporty element of the sneakers through the outfit. Oliver Peoples sunglasses, a silver chain, and her tousled pixie cut kept the styling characteristically unfussy.

Kristen Stewart gives sharp black tailoring a sporty twist, pairing a boxy blazer and tailored shorts with a cropped Nike “LA All Day” tee and black Adidas Samba Deco SPZL sneakers accented with vivid Lucid Lime stripes (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Kristen Stewart Wears Adidas Samba Deco SPZL Sneakers With an Alex Perry Leather Dress

Stewart later changed into a black leather Alex Perry Pre-Fall 2026 midi dress, showing off a more polished side of her signature cool style.

The dress featured a plunging V-neckline held in place by thin spaghetti straps, adding a daring touch to its otherwise sleek midi silhouette.

I loved how she paired the dress with the same Adidas Samba sneakers, proving that even a sleek, dressed-up piece can work with her laid-back aesthetic. The contrast between the sultry leather and sporty sneakers gave the look a cool, unexpected edge!

Kristen Stewart gives her black leather Alex Perry midi dress a sporty jolt with black-and-Lucid Lime Adidas Samba Deco SPZL sneakers, pairing sleek leather with the retro shoes’ vivid green stripes and gum soles (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

Why Adidas Classics Keep Coming Back: Samba, Gazelle, Superstar, and Stan Smith

Stewart’s Dublin and Samba rotation is part of a much longer Adidas story. From soccer and tennis courts to celebrity street style, the brand’s most enduring sneakers have survived decades of changing trends without losing the simple shapes and recognizable details that made them classics in the first place.