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Updated: 26 May 2026
BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL Release Date, Price & Where to Buy UK
About the release
BAPE and adidas have been collaborating for over two decades, but this one goes somewhere they haven't been together before. Rather than another lifestyle classic, the two brands are taking on the adidas Adizero EVO SL — a max-stack everyday trainer built on genuine performance tech. Style code KJ5751, dropping in a mismatched Blue Pink Gold colourway that splits the design across each foot.
The right shoe runs in sky blue with BAPE's Shooting Star on the lateral. The left goes pink with the Three-Stripes taking the lead. BAPE's ABC camo print hits the laces, collar and liner on both shoes, and gold accents run through the branding details across the pair. It's loud, it's asymmetric, and it's a genuine step change for the BAPE x adidas collab story.
UK release is 1 June 2026 for £170 via BAPE, adidas and select retailers. Unisex sizing available.
TL;DR – BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL Blue Pink Gold Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Monday 1 June 2026
- Model: adidas Adizero EVO SL
- Colourway: White / Blue / Pink / Gold (mismatched)
- Style code: KJ5751
- UK retail price: £170
- US retail price: $200
- Sizing: Unisex
- Where to buy: BAPE, adidas and select retailers
- Key details: Mismatched blue (right) and pink (left) colourway, BAPE ABC camo on laces, collar and liner, Shooting Star logo on right lateral, Three-Stripes on left lateral, gold branding accents, Lightstrike Pro midsole, Continental rubber outsole, 39mm heel stack
Release date and price
The BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL releases in the UK on Monday 1 June 2026 via BAPE, adidas and select retailers online and in-store. UK retail price is £170 and US retail is $200.
Unisex sizing is available across the run. This is a global release — both BAPE and adidas channels will carry it.
Design and details
The EVO SL is a white-based performance runner, and BAPE has used that clean canvas to pull off one of the more visually ambitious collab executions in recent memory. The key decision here is the mismatched split — each shoe is a different colourway, so the pair only makes sense together. It's a familiar BAPE move, but on a max-stack runner it reads differently to anything the two brands have done on a Superstar or Campus.
Right shoe — blue
The right shoe is sky blue. BAPE's Shooting Star logo sits on the lateral where the Three-Stripes would normally be, in matching blue. On the medial side, the Three-Stripes appear in gold. The heel carries an APE Head logo, and the midsole is printed with A BATHING APE branding in English. The laces, insole and collar accents all run in blue with BAPE's ABC camo print woven through.
Left shoe — pink
The left shoe mirrors the concept but inverts the branding logic. The Three-Stripes take the lateral in pink, while the Shooting Star logo moves to the medial in gold. The heel gets a trefoil logo, and the midsole reads BATHING APE in pink katakana. The laces, insole and collar carry the same ABC camo treatment in pink.
Construction and performance tech
Under the collab graphics, this is a proper runner. The Lightstrike Pro full-length midsole delivers high energy return with a 39mm heel stack — the same foam found in adidas' premium racing lineup. A nylon stability insert keeps the platform controlled at pace, and the upper is breathable mesh throughout. The outsole runs in yellow Continental rubber, adding another colour pop at ground level and providing the grip needed for actual running use.
BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL images
Credit: adidas
BAPE x adidas: the collab story
BAPE and adidas have been working together for over 23 years, making it one of the longest-running brand partnerships in sneaker culture. The collab history spans dozens of drops, but the vast majority have landed on lifestyle silhouettes — the Superstar, Campus 80s and ZX 8000 have all carried BAPE's camo and Shooting Star branding at various points. It has almost exclusively been a heritage story.
The EVO SL changes that. Hot off a collaborative collection built around the 2026 World Cup, BAPE is now stepping into adidas' active performance running category. The Adizero EVO SL only launched in 2024, making it one of the newest silhouettes in the adidas lineup. Previous EVO SL collabs have included Kith, Pharrell and The Whitaker Group — all streetwear-adjacent names. BAPE fits that roster but brings a louder, more graphic energy than most of the others.
How it compares to other BAPE x adidas releases
Most BAPE x adidas drops have followed a familiar template — camo applied to a clean, low-profile silhouette with the Shooting Star replacing the Three-Stripes. The design logic has been consistent, and the colourways have generally leaned muted or earthy to let the camo do the work. The EVO SL breaks almost every part of that pattern.
This is a tall, modern running shoe with a 39mm stack — the opposite of the flat terrace silhouettes the collab has relied on. The colourway is loud and split across two shoes rather than unified. The branding alternates per foot rather than sitting in one consistent position. Even the outsole adds a new colour in yellow Continental rubber. It's the most visually ambitious BAPE x adidas release in years, and possibly the most technically capable shoe the partnership has ever produced.
Where to buy
The BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL releases on 1 June 2026 for £170 via BAPE, adidas and select retailers. Browse all BAPE sneaker releases, the full adidas EVO SL collection and all adidas sneaker releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL UK release date?
The BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL releases on Monday 1 June 2026 via BAPE, adidas and select retailers online and in-store.
How much does the BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £170. US retail is $200.
What is the style code for the BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL?
The style code is KJ5751. The colourway is White / Blue / Pink / Gold.
Why are the two shoes different colours?
The BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL uses a deliberate mismatched design. The right shoe runs in sky blue with BAPE's Shooting Star on the lateral. The left shoe runs in pink with the Three-Stripes on the lateral. The branding also swaps between shoes — each foot leads with a different brand logo. It's a BAPE-led design choice that makes the pair work as a set.
Is the BAPE x adidas Adizero EVO SL actually a running shoe?
Yes. The EVO SL is a genuine everyday trainer with a 39mm heel stack, full-length Lightstrike Pro foam for energy return, a nylon stability insert and a Continental rubber outsole. It's built for running, not just for wearing.
How does this compare to previous BAPE x adidas drops?
Most BAPE x adidas collabs have been on flat lifestyle silhouettes like the Superstar or Campus 80s. The EVO SL is a modern performance runner — taller, more technical and far newer. The mismatched colourway and split branding also make it one of the most visually distinct releases in the collab's history.
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