END. X ADIDAS 'GRASS ROOTS'

For the final act of END.’s three-part 20th anniversary celebration, the British retailer looks to the humble pub as a source of inspiration. Whether it’s a tavern, an inn, or an ale house, the pub is a revered part of the cultural fabric of the United Kingdom. In honour of the home of community in both city and country, END. teamed up with adidas to present their ‘Grass Roots’ collaboration.   

Championing grassroots football and its affiliation with the pub setting, END. and adidas share a four-piece selection brimming with bespoke details. Centred around a black, white and teal rendition of the Gazelle Indoor Pro shoe, a nod to archival jerseys from END.’s hometown club, the classic terrace shoe is outfitted with bespoke branded details across its limited-edition make up. END. and adidas logos sit proudly to the heel tab, the insole and across the tongues, while teal three stripes adorn the side wall of the iconic silhouette. Constructed with a durable mesh upper for a modern update to the legendary shoe, a suede toebox and eyestay ensures that the OG approach isn’t  forgotten.  

Supplemented with a matching track top and track pants, complete with the capsule’s tailor-made branding and adidas’ instantly recognisable Trefoil logo, teal blue stripes offer a touch of classic sportswear appeal, while “Grass Roots” chain stitched graphics detail the chest of the track jacket and the pocket of the track pants. A graphic printed tee completes the collection, wearing the insignia of the capsule and commemorating END.’s 20th anniversary.