Laura's Likes: 7 alternatives to your beloved Adidas Rome
5.4.2024
Translation: machine translated
Are you one of the many fans of the legendary Adidas sneaker? Then this article has some bad news for you, but also seven pieces of good news.
Whenever I post an article about sneakers and/or Adidas - and let's be honest, that's quite often the case - you all agree in the comments: your hearts are burning for the "Rome" sneaker model from Adidas.
The shoe was first launched on the market in 1960. It was launched on the occasion of the Olympic Games, which were held in - you guessed it - Rome. The last new edition took place in 2019. With its 60s charm, slim silhouette and extra dose of nostalgia, the "Rome" easily joins the ranks of the currently popular retro shoes. Its mate, the "Samba", sends its regards.
The two are not so dissimilar in terms of fit and details such as the colour-contrasting sole and the darts on the toe box. The decisive difference: the sole that rises slightly towards the heel. Here, the "Rome" is more in line with models such as the Adidas "K74" and the "Beckenbauer".
It's of little interest to you, because what you really want to know is: will the apparently much-loved sneaker soon be making a comeback? I went straight to the source to find out for you. The answer from Adidas is polite, albeit disappointing: "[...] however, as things stand, there are currently no plans for the silhouette."
Staying flexible
That's a shame, but no reason to bury your head in the sand - or your feet in unsightly trainers. I've scoured our range for seven alternatives that might suit you just as well
Unfortunately not currently available from us, but certainly to be found elsewhere: the Adidas "K74", "TRX Vintage" and "Run 60s 3.0". They also match your favourite silhouette. <p
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Laura Scholz
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