adidas SPZL x Noel & Liam Gallagher - In Store Exclusive 16.08
Overview
Few reunions have the cultural pull of Liam and Noel Gallagher stepping back onto the same stage, unless, of course, you add adidas SPZL into the mix. Longtime friends of SPZL curator Gary Aspden, the Britpop legends have laced their music history with Three Stripes moments for over two decades, from rare collabs to off-duty sightings. Now, as the brothers embark on a world tour, they mark the occasion with a double drop worthy of their legacy. Liam takes the adidas Achille out of the archives, reimagining it as the LG Achille SPZL: khaki mesh, chocolate stripes, and a beige suede T-toe, the kind of understated palette that still manages to make noise. Noel, meanwhile, riffs on the Marathon 85 for the NG Marathon SPZL, mixing deep navy and sky blue with refined tweaks, from a reworked toe box to Eco-Tex tongue. Both arrive with their portraits stamped on the tongue, co-branded sock liners, and collectible packaging. This is Britpop nostalgia with a sole-deep twist.
The Sneakers
The LG Achille SPZL features a khaki mesh base for added breathability, while the chocolate brown stripes create a signature touch. The portrait on the tongue adds Gallagher flair, while the T-toe overlay and sand outsole finish a sleek, biblical design, so you can feel like a Rock 'n' Roll star. Noel's NG Marathon SPZLs offer a fresh, new style to the much-loved Marathon 85 template. Similarly to the LG Achille's, the suede upper develops a classy vintage design, while the rubber outsole offers superior traction as you're slowly walking down the hall faster than a cannon ball. They feature a reworked toe box and tonal eyelets for a sporty finish, with the Eco-Tex tongue providing added comfort. Whether you are watching the band on tour or showcasing your love for the Britpop icons in casual wear, these shoes give you exceptional style wherever you please, you can shoot the breeze if you want.
Where to buy?
For those chasing the drop IRL, the collection will be stepping out exclusively at nine flagship locations: Meadowhall, Leeds, Liverpool, Oxford Street, Belfast, Manchester Spinningfields, Southampton, Glasgow, and Metrocentre. Think of it as a sneaker pilgrimage; part style hunt, part cultural moment. Find your nearest participating store via the Flannels store finder.