SIDE KICKS STREETWEAR • GLOBAL RELEASE GUIDE
Updated: 2 March 2026
About the release
adidas Originals is giving the adidas Superstar a louder, more fashion led update for early March, teaming up with SP5DER on a multi release global capsule. The headline is the first ever SP5DER Superstar Supermodified, a reworked shell toe built to match the brand’s bold graphic energy rather than classic terrace minimalism.
The drop launches in two pairs, a Core Black option and a Red and Core Black option, both wrapped in glossy patent leather and stamped with a spider web motif. On top of that, the Three Stripes are intentionally stressed, made bolder, and pushed further toward the forefoot to give the shoe a more aggressive shape. If you like Superstars that feel different to the usual GR rotation, this one is worth keeping on your radar.
There is also matching apparel, including an “I Love Sp5der” puff print T shirt that swaps the heart for the adidas Trefoil. For this guide though, we are focusing on the Black and Red footwear pairs and how to buy them in the UK.
Credit: Adidas
TL;DR – adidas Originals x SP5DER Superstar Supermodified Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: Tuesday 3 March 2026 (UK)
- Retail price: £130
- Model: Superstar Supermodified
- Colourways: Black and Red
- Style codes: Black KJ7021, Red KJ7005
- Where to buy: adidas CONFIRMED app, KINGSPIDER.CO, select adidas Originals stores and select retailers
- Pre launch: Thursday 27 February 2026 via KINGSPIDER.CO
Design and details
The easiest way to think about this release is SP5DER taking the familiar Superstar framework and turning the volume up. Both pairs use a patent leather upper with a debossed spider web pattern across the panels, plus metallic heel accents to break up the glossy finish. Each pair also includes a laser engraved spider keychain, which makes it feel more collectible than a standard inline Superstar drop.
The biggest change is the Supermodified tooling. The Three Stripes are shifted closer to the toe, they look intentionally distressed, and they sit higher on the forefoot than you would expect. It is a small tweak that changes the whole balance of the shoe, and it suits SP5DER’s more is more approach.
Black (Style code KJ7021)
The Black pair keeps things tonal at a distance, then the texture does the talking up close. You get black patent leather, a full spider web stamp, and subtle metallic heel detailing. The box includes extra thick laces in Solar Green, SP5DER Pink, and SP5DER Yellow, so you can either keep it stealth or go full contrast.
Red (Style code KJ7005)
The Red pair leans into SP5DER’s loud side, pairing a red patent upper with black Three Stripes and matching black hits. It also ships in special packaging with extra thick laces, including White, SP5DER Yellow, and SP5DER Pink. If you want the more obvious collaboration look on foot, this is the one.
adidas Originals x SP5DER Superstar Supermodified images
Credit: adidas
Why this release matters
For adidas Originals, this is another signal that the brand is treating its heritage silhouettes as a platform for culture led collaborations, not just retro re runs. The Superstar already has the recognition, so changing the shape and materials is a quick way to make it feel new without losing the identity.
For SP5DER, this is the cleanest entry point into footwear so far, with a global rollout and enough custom details to feel intentional. If you follow SP5DER releases for the graphics and the attitude, the Supermodified Superstar fits that same world, just translated into something you can actually wear daily.
Where to buy
The capsule has two key moments. First is a limited pre launch on Thursday 27 February 2026 via KINGSPIDER.CO. The wider global launch follows on Tuesday 3 March 2026 via the adidas CONFIRMED app, KINGSPIDER.CO, select adidas Originals stores and select retailers.
If you are deciding between pairs, the Black (KJ7021) is the easier everyday wear, while the Red (KJ7005) reads more obviously as the collaboration. For more shell toe coverage, browse the adidas Superstar release feed.
FAQ
When is the adidas Originals x SP5DER Superstar Supermodified release date?
The global release is Tuesday 3 March 2026. There was also a pre launch on Thursday 27 February 2026 via KINGSPIDER.CO.
How much is the SP5DER adidas Superstar in the UK?
UK retail price is £130.
What are the style codes for the black and red pairs?
Black: KJ7021
Red: KJ7005
What comes in the box with the SP5DER Superstar Supermodified?
Both pairs arrive in a special corrugated box and include multiple sets of thick laces plus a laser engraved spider keychain.
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