Adidas and Tyrrell Winston have announced a multi-season collaboration, all the while unveiling a new Lightblaze POD model, reinterpreted through the lens of the Detroit-based artist.
In this first drop from the new partnership, Tyrrell Winston, the artist known for reconfiguring discarded and forgotten objects, infuses the Lightblaze POD with his signature transformation of discarded items.
First launched by adidas at the end of 2025, the POD has been reimagined for SS26, coming in a Wonder Alumina and White Overpaint colorway, embedding elements and techniques usually reserved for traditional artwork onto a modern footwear silhouette.
Embodying the art of transformation synonymous with Tyrrell Winston’s broader artworks, the shoe captures the beauty of long-term wear. Taking inspiration from painting techniques, the footwear features canvas and overpaint, striking a balance between simplicity and complexity.
“Taking on this project with adidas allowed me the creative freedom to put my own stamp on a signature sportswear canvas. My work is always rooted in sport, giving new life to old objects, celebrating embedded history whilst building something new that can change over time. The final design is an amalgamation of influences from California, New York, and Detroit – places I have lived in for long periods of my life that have shaped and evolved my aesthetic and artistic output. Above all, I wanted the shoe to be something that is easy to wear and gets better the more it is broken in, ” shared Winston.
The Lightblaze POD shoe translates the winning formula of adidas Running’s record-breaking Adizero franchise into lifestyle sneakers built for all-day comfort.
The Tyrrell Winston Lightblaze POD is available now in limited quantities via select stores and the CONFIRMED app.
