adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Return with the Ballerina in Vivid Red, Inspired by Puerto Rico’s Flamboyán Bloom

Amsterdam, May 25, 2026 Following the successful launch of the Ballerina silhouette last year, adidas Originals and Bad Bunny introduce a new Vivid Red colorway, drawing inspiration from the vibrant bloom of Puerto Rico’s Flamboyán trees as they flower in late May.

Originally launched in 2025, the Ballerina quickly became a standout release for adidas Originals, tapping into, and helping define the growing demand for low-profile silhouettes. First introduced by Benito himself in 2024, the silhouette established a new expression of adidas’ design language, where the brand's reinterpretations of heritage and lifestyle continue to resonate across global markets.

Drawing its design inspiration from the iconic adidas Taekwondo model, originally crafted for martial artists at the peak of their sport in the early 2000s, the Ballerina fuses sleek, modern aesthetics with a nod to its performance heritage. Design touches incorporate premium suede overlays on the toe and heel, enhancing its texture, while a streamlined shape and bungee-cord laces offer a secure, contemporary fit. The sneaker also features unique “Benito” branding near the signature Three Stripes and a special sizing tag on the exterior, serving as a tribute to his past adidas collaborations.

The Flamboyán signals the start of summer; a cultural marker instantly recognized on the island and globally associated with Puerto Rican identity. Following a first chapter rooted in movement, this red colorway anchors the Ballerina in origin, connecting it directly to Puerto Rico through a bold, time-bound symbol.

The Vivid Red Ballerina also builds on its growing cultural presence. The silhouette was worn by Bad Bunny during his sold-out residency in Puerto Rico, reinforcing its connection to the island and its influence on global culture. Earlier this year, the white iteration appeared on stage during the Super Bowl, subtly reminding us of the Three Stripes within the Ballerina form to one of the world’s largest audiences.

Continuing this momentum, the Vivid Red Ballerina was also featured as part of adidas’ global World Cup campaign, which launched on May 7, further cementing the silhouette within the broader cultural energy surrounding the sport’s biggest stage.adidas x Bad Bunny Ballerina in Vivid Red priced at $120 is available globally on May 30th, on the CONFIRMED App, adidas.com/bad_bunny, and at select retailers worldwide. Sign-ups open on the CONFIRMED app May 25.

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About adidas Originals

Inspired by the rich sporting heritage of adidas – one of the world’s leading sports brands and a global designer and developer of athletic footwear and apparel – adidas Originals is a lifestyle brand founded in 2001. With the adidas archive at its foundation, adidas Originals continues to evolve the brand’s legacy through its commitment to product innovation and its ability to filter the creativity and courage found on courts and sporting arenas through the lens of contemporary youth culture. Marked by the iconic Trefoil logo that was first used in 1972 and championed by those that continue to shape and define creative culture, adidas Originals continues to lead the way as the pioneering sportswear brand for the street.

About Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a multi-platinum global recording artist and 7x GRAMMY® winner whose genre-defying sound and unapologetic individuality have reshaped modern music and culture. Named Spotify’s most-streamed artist worldwide for four separate years (2020–22 and 2025), he made history in 2025 with 19.8 billion streams, the highest total of any artist globally that year, becoming the only artist ever to top Spotify’s Global Wrapped list four times. His album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" was also named Spotify’s Global Top Album of 2025.

In 2025, he anchored a groundbreaking 30-show residency, NO ME QUIERO IR DE AQUÍ, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, selling nearly half a million tickets and turning the island into the epicenter of the global music conversation. The residency concluded with a 31st show, live-streamed globally by Amazon Music, becoming the most-watched single-artist performance in the platform’s history. His career has long redefined scale: he previously set the record for the highest-grossing tour in a single calendar year, selling 2.4 million tickets across 81 shows and generating $435 million and broke the Barclays Center revenue record, surpassing Jay-Z.

In 2026, Bad Bunny made history when "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" became the first fully Spanish-language album to win the GRAMMY® Award for Album of the Year, a landmark moment for Latin music and global culture. He also headlined the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show, transforming one of the world’s largest broadcast stages into a celebration of Spanish-language music and culture.

His career is marked by a series of unprecedented milestones: becoming the first artist to earn an Album of the Year nomination for a Spanish-language project with "Un Verano Sin Ti"; the first Latin artist to chart 100 entries on theBillboard Hot 100; and the first Spanish-language act to headline Coachella. He has delivered the most-watched NPR Tiny Desk performance in the series’ history and has earned 12 Latin GRAMMY Awards®.

Beyond music, Bad Bunny has become a force across fashion and entertainment: co-chairing the Met Gala, gracing the cover of Vogue Italia, leading major campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein, starring in film projects with Darren Aronofsky and Adam Sandler and making a historic appearance on Saturday Night Live as both host and musical guest before returning for the show’s landmark 50th anniversary celebration. In October 2025, he hosted the season premiere, marking his second time leading the iconic program.

With a singular voice and boundary-pushing artistry, Bad Bunny continues to shape a new era in global entertainment, one where language, genre and geography are no longer limitations.

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