Product Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style Name | Forest Hills “Violet Tone” |
| Colorway | Violet Tone / Pantone / Core Black |
| Upper Material | Shaggy suede |
| Accent Details | Off-white leather three-stripes, laces & lining |
| Branding | Metallic gold “Brain Dead” debossed logo, co-branded tongue, heel & insole detailing |
| Sole | Core Black rubber outsole |
| Silhouette Origin | Adidas Forest Hills (originally released 1976, tied to U.S. Open tennis heritage) |
| Fit | True to size, low-top lifestyle silhouette |
| Care Instructions | Wipe clean with a soft, dry brush; keep away from water and moisture |
| Category | Lifestyle Sneakers |
| Gender | Unisex sizing |
Product Description
A Vintage Tennis Icon, Reimagined
The Adidas Originals x Brain Dead Forest Hills “Violet Tone” sneaker takes the brand’s legendary 1976 tennis silhouette and filters it through Brain Dead’s unmistakably experimental design language. Where the original Forest Hills leaned into smooth leather and clean lines, this version swaps in a rich, shaggy suede upper for added texture and depth — a signature move from Brain Dead’s ongoing archive of Adidas reworks. Off-white leather three-stripes, laces, and interior lining create a sharp contrast against the deep violet-toned upper, giving the shoe a vintage, lived-in character.
A metallic gold debossed logo replaces the traditional Brain Dead wordmark at the midfoot, while co-branded detailing continues across the tongue, heel, and insole — a subtle nod to both labels’ identities living in one shoe. Underneath the eye-catching upper, the Forest Hills silhouette keeps its low-profile, lightweight construction, making it just as easy to wear on the street as it was on the tennis court back in ’76.
This sneaker is built to be styled, not just collected — pair it with a Brain Dead graphic tee for a clean everyday fit, or layer it under a long sleeve for cooler weather looks. Whether you’re a longtime collector of Brain Dead’s collaborative catalog or just discovering the brand, the Forest Hills “Violet Tone” is a standout piece that blends heritage sportswear DNA with underground creative energy.





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