World Cup fever arrives alongside two ideal holiday trainers
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
As the 2026 version of the World Cup is firmly underway, now seemed the ideal time to add a World Cup themed duo, in the form of the Gazelle Indoor 'Bring Backs' pack. We've added both the Mexican and Argentinian versions, both of which aren't the easiest to get hold of in the UK. Our other additions both feature a white leather upper with an ultra low profile design, making them an ideal choice for the summer holidays.
Moving forward by looking back
Adidas have always been fond of using their historic catalogue of previous designs, whether that be apparel or footwear. This is no different for performance wear, as they released a trio of Gazelle Indoor inspired by past kits from three 2026 World Cup participants. All three are from Latin America, and first up is this Mexican 'Azteca' inspired design.
Whilst the Argentinian design might look slightly understated on first glance, it features the famous diamond shaped stripes on the footbed, as a little nod to the 1994 World Cup shirt. In both cases, the trainers have a synthetic supper with suede overlays and leather stripes.
More Japanese Smoothness
We're quite torn between which of the recent adidas Japan models we prefer, as both have fantastic designs and materials. This classic white and black version is a great example of this, which also complements the thin gum midsole nicely. The metallic gold box logo is another nice touch and carries the branding weight, with nothing on the heel tab or tongue.
And finally.. a small restock of Blanc
It doesn't take an expert to notice the similarities between our new Japan and this version of Blanc W, so maybe it's best to point out some differences. The leather on the Blanc is a lot sturdier compared to the Japan, and of course the white midsole is a change from gum.
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