Melbourne x UP THERE - Core Black/Core Black-Off White

A limited-edition release made exclusively for UP THERE.

The design of the adidas Melbourne is inspired by a track spike used during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. This historical reference creates the form, merged with details from the adidas Rome for a new adidas City Series model.

Full-grain tumbled leather is accented with polished and rough-cut suede. The die-cut sole features an all-white sole—the only interruption to the shoe's all-black palette. Comfort is aided with a padded heel and performance sockliner

For more details, read our journal article.