Benito’s New Adidas Collab Is Gold, Gender-Bending, and Built to Dance
Benito is back—and he’s bringing ballet, salsa, and Taekwondo to the sneaker game. On March 29, Adidas Originals and Bad Bunny are launching the new Bad Bunny Ballerina. This sleek new silhouette marks the artist’s first footwear release since dropping his record-breaking 2025 album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.
According to Adidas, the Ballerina is “a vibrant fusion of dance, rhythm, and cultural evolution” rooted in Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican identity and musical growth. The brand calls it a tribute to “the dance, energy, and the sound of an island that speaks through music.”
The Bad Bunny Adidas Ballerina Is Gold—Literally
The debut colorway, called Bold Gold, is a vibrant yellow with black accents and premium suede overlays on the toe and heel. It features a bungee-cord speed-lacing system, “Benito” branding above the Three Stripes, and a gum-finish sole for grip and style. It also includes an exterior sizing tag—something fans will recognize from past Benito collabs.
The gold sneakers will retail for $120 USD and be available via adidas.com and select retailers. The Cut reported that the drop is expected to sell out quickly, so fans may need to turn to resale platforms like StockX or GOAT if they miss the initial launch.
Bad Bunny Adidas Ballerina Blends Ballet, Martial Arts, and Streetwear
As wild as it sounds, the design is grounded in adidas history. The Ballerina silhouette is based on the early-2000s adidas Taekwondo model. The sneaker reworks that low-profile martial arts design into something dancefloor-ready and street-style sharp.
According to Adidas, the Ballerina “fuses sleek, modern aesthetics with a nod to its performance heritage.” Think movement, rhythm, and attitude—built into a sneaker you can actually wear every day.
It’s Feminine, It’s Fluid—And It’s Very Bad Bunny
In an interview with The Cut, adidas senior designer Claire Sterling shared that this collab marks the start of introducing more female-centric shoes into the lineup, reflecting Bad Bunny’s ability to defy gender expectations and represent his full fanbase through fashion.
The Cut also points out: if the Calvin Klein thirst posts were any clue, fans want whatever Benito’s offering—including this slimmed-down, gold-on-gold moment.
Yes, There Are More Bad Bunny Adidas Colorways Coming
If bright gold isn’t your vibe, just wait. According to The Cut, adidas confirmed that black and cream colorways of the Ballerina will drop sometime in April. For now, it’s all about the gold.
Fans first got a glimpse of the sneaker when Bad Bunny wore them courtside at a Lakers game, sparking early hype. Since then, social media has been filled with comments like “NEED” and “WANT” under leaked images.
