Willy Chavarria Turns Adidas Shell Toe Into Steel Toe Compton Cowboy Shoes

For NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Adidas is tapping Willy Chavarria for a collection highlighting a local group dubbed the Compton Cowboys.

Two shoes feature in the collection: a Superstar and Harden Vol. 10, both carrying unique floral patterns. The Willy Chavarria x Compton Cowboys x Adidas Superstar replaces its famous shell toe with a silver-tone metal panel bearing an intricate floral pattern. The rest of the leather upper, as well as the sole unit, is rendered in black to allow its hardware to shine. The Compton Cowboys logo is then printed on the lateral heel, Chavarria’s name replaces “Superstar” above the three stripes and the tongue takes on text for all parties involved.

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For the Willy Chavarria x Adidas Harden Vol. 10, which James Harden wore for the first time Sunday, there’s no metal involved. But the sidewalls have been molded with a new floral pattern instead of its typical ripple effect, and Adidas is using the same “Cold Cement” terminology it’s employing for the Superstar. Black is used for the regions above and below, and while no marks for the Compton Cowboys appear on this sneaker, red “Chavarria” text is added to the tongue pull.

The Compton Cowboys are a group of friends from the Los Angeles neighborhood who’ve bonded over the equestrian lifestyle and seek to use it as a positive example in their community. They maintain an active ranch in Compton where educational programming includes a yearly summer camp. Last year, the Compton Cowboys featured in Jordan Peele’s “High Horse: The Black Cowboy” docuseries diving into the history of the culture that’s often been overlooked in the telling of the Old West.

Adidas’ plans for NBA All-Star include another collaboration with Anthony Edwards and Hellstar, a streetwear brand also based in Los Angeles.

The Willy Chavarria x Compton Cowboys x Adidas Superstar and Willy Chavarria x Adidas Harden Vol. 10 will release on Friday through Adidas’ website with a wider range of apparel. Pricing for both sneakers is set at $180.