Unreleased Bad Bunny x adidas Reptossage Slides Surface in Archive Exhibit
Before the upcoming release of the Bad Bunny x adidas Stone Slide, a previously unknown chapter in the partnership between the Puerto Rican artist and adidas Originals has come to light.
Recently uncovered samples of an unreleased collaboration reveal Bad Bunny’s early take on the classic adidas Reptossage slide, originally introduced in 1999. Designed in five unique colorways, the scrapped footwear featured notable design updates, including the artist’s signature eye logo replacing the traditional adidas Performance branding and oblong accents along the sides of the slide. Despite these creative changes, the footbed’s jellied cushion pods and the grooved sidewalls remained faithful to the original silhouette.
Though these slides never made it to retail, their appearance in The Archive exhibit in Puerto Rico suggests they were once under consideration for release, possibly slated for late 2022 or early 2023.
Slides are a staple across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, reflecting both comfort and culture. While adidas ultimately shifted gears, the decision to debut the Stone Slide as the first official Bad Bunny slide marks a new direction in the ongoing collaboration – one that builds on the past while stepping into fresh design territory.
