But front and center, as always, are the sneakers. Much of Chavarria’s Adidas work has centered on the Jabbar Low, the ’70s-era signature sneaker of Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The new collection reaches deeper into the Adidas canon, including a blacked-out rendition of the Forum Low ($250) with a wavy new sole and a luxe leather upper, looking way more runway-ready than ever before. For those married to the original silhouette, there’s also a classic Forum High ($170), strap and all, decked out in Chavarria’s signature black and red.

Willy Chavarria x Adidas Forum Low

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Willy Chavarria x Adidas Forum High

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The masterpiece, though, is the Forum Boot ($300), an eleventh-hour contender for sneaker of the year—if you can even call it a sneaker. Working from the base of the Forum Low with its thick, teched-out sole and heelcaps, it lengthens the upper into an above-ankle boot with a narrow cuff and wide foot. The colorway is black-on-black and more closely resembles an archival Prada Vibram-sole boot than anything you’ve seen on a Foot Locker shelf this year. The exaggerated proportions and action-hero aura are pure Chavarria.

Willy Chavarria x Adidas Forum Boot

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Based on what we saw in his show in Paris over the summer, Chavarria and Adidas are just getting started—but this closing 2025 release provides an excellent end to a truly memorable beginning. The entire collection is available today, December 12, via Adidas and the CONFIRMED app.