On April 24, 2026, Indian sneaker culture crossed a milestone it's been building toward for years. Ranveer Singh — Bollywood's loudest sneakerhead — dropped a collaboration with adidas Originals that wasn't just another celebrity endorsement. It was the first time adidas had co-created a Superstar with someone from India, making it the first hyperlocal statement the brand has ever made from this market. At ₹11,999, it's aspirational without being untouchable.
Why the Superstar?
The adidas Superstar has been a cultural touchstone since 1969 — it crossed from basketball courts to hip-hop to streetwear without losing a beat. Run-D.M.C. made it an icon in the '80s. Pharrell wore it to the Met Gala. And now, five decades after its debut, it gets its first India-born redesign. That's not a small thing. The Superstar is adidas' most recognisable silhouette, and choosing it for India's first co-created collab is a deliberate signal: adidas considers India a serious market worthy of the brand's most important canvas.
The Design: Royal Bengal Energy
Ranveer's brief to the adidas design team was rooted in his personal iconography — instinct, power, and fearless individuality. The result is a black-and-white base (classic Superstar DNA preserved) layered with tiger-inspired detailing across the iconic three stripes. The tiger print trim references the Royal Bengal Tiger, which Ranveer has cited as a personal symbol. Add to that a bespoke 'Ranveer Singh' insignia and jewel-like accents that catch light, and you have something that reads as distinctly South Asian while remaining globally legible.
It avoids the common trap of India-specific collabs — slapping a flag or a lotus on something generic. This one has actual design intent. The tiger motif isn't decorative; it's the whole point.
What This Means for Indian Sneaker Culture
India's sneaker market has been growing fast — CAGR estimates put it above 12% annually — but most global brands have treated the market as a distribution opportunity rather than a creative one. This collab flips that. When a brand the size of adidas says "India deserves its own version of the Superstar," it changes how other brands think about the market too. Don't be surprised if Nike India or New Balance follow with their own locally-rooted collabs in the next 12 months.
For Indian sneakerheads who've spent years watching international collabs drop and then paying 2–3x resale to get them here, seeing a drop designed in India, priced for India, and available on Myntra the same day is genuinely different. It removes the barrier. You don't need a freight forwarder or a proxy buyer. You just add to cart.
Price, Availability & Where to Buy
The Ranveer Singh x adidas Originals Superstar retails at ₹11,999 and is available now across:
- adidas.co.in — official site, most likely to have full sizing
- Myntra — fast delivery, easy returns
- Select adidas Originals flagship stores in major cities
At ₹11,999, it sits at a reasonable price for a limited collab Superstar. The standard Superstar retails around ₹8,999–₹9,999, so the premium here is modest — less than ₹3,000 for a shoe that has genuine collector value attached to it.
Availability is limited — this is a collab run, not a general-release SKU. If you're on the fence, don't wait. Superstar collabs in this price range tend to sell through fast, especially with Ranveer Singh's profile amplifying the launch.
Is It Worth It?
If you're an adidas person, yes — emphatically. The Superstar silhouette is timeless, the tiger detailing is genuinely well-executed, and owning the first India co-created Superstar has real cultural significance. It's the kind of piece that holds value both as a wearable and as a collector's item.
If you're not usually an adidas buyer, this might still convert you. The black-and-white palette is versatile. It pairs cleanly with almost anything in your rotation — kurtas, track pants, denims. Ranveer wears it oversized and maximalist, but you can style it down without losing the shoe's personality.
India finally has its own chapter in the Superstar's story. That's worth celebrating — and wearing.
Want to explore more adidas drops? Check out our full Adidas collection at SNKRS CART, or read our deep-dive on how the Adidas Samba went from football to fashion. Sources: FashionNetwork India, AdGully.
