- A leather upper
- Lambskin lining
- An elastic closure
- A textile sockliner
- Removable laces
- Ribbon and bow detailing
- A low, ballet-style silhouette
It comes in black and off-white, with product codes LB3787 and LB3786 respectively. Adidas and Sneaker News list the US price at $130, while SneakerFiles reported $150. The brand’s own listing is the safer figure unless regional pricing or a late adjustment complicates matters, as retail launches occasionally insist on doing.
Adidas called the collection’s theme “Functional Grace.” JENNIE said she wanted to combine ballet’s “softness and restraint” with “the strength behind it,” while creating a mood that felt “timeless yet forward-facing,” cinematic and quietly powerful.
The underlying Superstar began life as a basketball shoe in 1969. Its shell toe later became closely connected with hip-hop and streetwear, so the new model is not merely another ballet flat with a rubber sole. It is an attempt to introduce a familiar adidas design to younger fashion shoppers without removing the feature that makes it recognisable.
Is JENNIE starting the ballet sneaker trend?
Not quite. Ballet-inspired sneakers had already moved into mainstream fashion by early 2025 and remained visible across 2026 collections. The Superstar SQ Ballet extends an established trend rather than inventing one, though attaching JENNIE’s name to it should considerably improve its chances of reaching people who do not monitor seasonal footwear forecasts for recreation.
BLACKPINK’s members have also taken notably different routes through sportswear. JENNIE has built a long-running relationship with adidas, while Rosé released a Puma Speedcat Ballet as part of her 2025 capsule collection. Lisa entered a long-term partnership with Nike, but Nike has not announced a Lisa-designed or signature ballet sneaker. Claims that all three have released their own ballet shoes therefore get ahead of the available evidence.
That split gives the brands three distinct celebrity partnerships rather than one coordinated BLACKPINK fashion strategy. It also shows how aggressively sportswear companies are competing for music audiences, especially younger consumers who may know the Superstar more as a styling option than as footwear descended from a basketball court.
What else is in the adidas Originals collection?
The shoes lead a wardrobe built around layering, movement and ballet-studio references. Prices start at $45 for the Layered Tee, making it the least expensive entry point in a collection where the headline footwear costs nearly three times as much.
Key pieces include:
- Pleated Track Pants: Loose trousers with pleated side panels, wrapped layers and a shortened waistband.
- Knitted Wrap-Around Cardigan: A loose, seamless reinterpretation of the adidas Firebird, finished with a concealed JENNIE x adidas metal pin.
- Adiluna Season 2 Wrap-Around Skirt: A pleated jersey skirt paired with shorts, which can be worn together or separately.
- Layered Tee: The collection’s $45 basic, designed as an accessible route into the collaboration.
- Adiluna Season 2 Sheer Leggings: Close-fitting knitted leggings intended for solo wear or layering beneath skirts.
- Fleece Hoodie Jacket: A baggy quarter-zip design with a mid-rise cut.
- Knitted Loose Pants: Structured trousers with balloon legs, a relaxed fit and a heavier drape.
- Fan OG Track Top: JENNIE’s pink interpretation of the classic track jacket, using double-knit fabric and ribbed details.
The broader range also includes skirts, hoodies, knitwear and additional trousers. Together, the pieces aim for a wardrobe that can shift between rehearsal-inspired styling and ordinary daily wear, without requiring the wearer to demonstrate any actual ballet technique.
Will the JENNIE collection sell out?
Demand is likely to be strong, given JENNIE’s global following and her previous fashion collaborations, including work with Calvin Klein. A sellout, however, had not been confirmed when the collection launched.
Adidas said the range would receive a global release through its website, the CONFIRMED app and selected retail locations. When checked, the company’s US product page still displayed “Coming Soon,” despite September 1 being widely reported as the official release date. That may reflect a staggered rollout, regional timing or a page awaiting its cue.
The commercial logic is straightforward. Adidas gets to refresh one of its oldest and most recognisable shoes for the ballet-sneaker market, while JENNIE receives a collaboration presented as genuine design work rather than a standard endorsement. Shoppers get ribbons, a shell toe and the familiar pressure of limited availability. Everyone has a role.
