The latest collaboration between Bad Bunny and adidas connects fashion, Puerto Rican culture and international football through a silhouette inspired by Flamboyán trees.
Bad Bunny and adidas Originals are joining forces once again with one of the most symbolic and personal releases of their collaboration so far. The sportswear giant has officially confirmed the arrival of the new Ballerina ‘Vivid Red’, a reinterpretation of the silhouette originally introduced in 2025, set for a global release on 30 May.
Far from being just another colour update, the launch is deeply tied to the cultural identity of Puerto Rico. The intense red tone of the trainers was specifically designed to coincide with the blooming season of the island’s iconic Flamboyán trees, one of the Caribbean’s most recognisable visual symbols and traditionally associated with the beginning of summer.
For those who grew up in Puerto Rico, landscapes covered in these vibrant red flowers represent far more than a natural phenomenon. They function as an emotional and cultural marker deeply connected to the country’s collective memory. It is precisely this relationship between identity, nostalgia and fashion that Bad Bunny and adidas have translated directly into the sneaker’s design.
The silhouette maintains the same construction that turned the original Ballerina into one of adidas’ most talked-about collaborations of 2025. The model combines a low-profile structure inspired by classic early-2000s taekwondo trainers with a much more contemporary and minimalist execution.
The new ‘Vivid Red’ edition incorporates premium suede overlays on the toe and heel, alongside elastic bungee-style laces that reinforce the technical and urban character of the design. Exclusive details also return, including “Benito” branding placed near the iconic Three Stripes and customised labels that preserve the intimate nature of the partnership.
The emotional connection surrounding the silhouette grew even stronger during Bad Bunny’s concert residency in Puerto Rico, where the artist appeared on stage wearing several versions of the Ballerina model. Later, a white edition of the shoe also appeared during the Super Bowl, further cementing the silhouette as one of adidas’ strongest current statements within global pop culture.
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