Adidas
Adidas SL 72
The original Super Light — born at the 1972 Munich Olympics, the first Adidas shoe to wear the trefoil.
Year Released
1972
Silhouette
Low
Category
Lifestyle
About
The Adidas SL 72 is a lightweight running shoe first released in 1972, with "SL" standing for "Super Light" and "72" marking its year of origin. It launched during the 1972 Summer Olympics and became one of Adidas's most enduring silhouettes, capitalizing on the running boom that swept the 1970s. The shoe holds a notable place in Adidas history as the first model to feature the trefoil logo. Construction centres on a nylon upper with suede overlays at the toe, heel, and eyelets — a combination that kept weight low while preserving durability. An EVA midsole cushions the foot, and a rubber toe protector guards against abrasion. The original design was aimed at casual runners seeking performance-adjacent footwear, and its clean, track-influenced profile translated naturally into streetwear over the following decades. Adidas has revisited the silhouette multiple times, including the 2024 SL 72 RS (reshaped) at $100 USD and the SL 72 RTN, an outdoor variant. The shoe has attracted collaborations from Sporty and Rich and a Bob Marley tribute edition, underscoring its continued cultural relevance across lifestyle and heritage sneaker audiences.
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