adidas × Bad Bunny: BadBo 1.0 and 1.1 drop November 12, 2026
Two new adidas Originals × Bad Bunny sneakers arrive November 12, 2026: the BadBo 1.0 and the BadBo 1.1. Although they share a signature footwear family, they tell different visual stories. One uses the shifting greys of a Puerto Rican rainstorm; the other draws on the softer colors of an island coastline at sunset.
adidas announced the collection on November 5 and confirmed a global November 12 release through the CONFIRMED app and selected retailers. Its official US prices are $160 for the BadBo 1.0 and $120 for the BadBo 1.1. Those amounts should not be mistaken for local European retail prices.
BadBo 1.0: A rainstorm expressed through materials
The BadBo 1.0 returns in Grey Three, Cloud White and Orbit Grey. adidas says these tones draw on the atmospheric shifts of a Puerto Rican rainstorm. Leather and suede create subtle contrast across the upper, turning texture into the main point of interest rather than relying on bold color blocking.
It is the more substantial-looking silhouette of the two. As an editorial styling suggestion, its restrained tones could work with wider trousers, structured outerwear and simple layers. This is a Smart GFX style interpretation, not a recommendation issued by adidas.
BadBo 1.1: Three waves and the colors of sunset
The BadBo 1.1 takes a lower-profile approach, combining Simple Brown, Feather Grey and Sandy Pink. Its palette is inspired by the warmth of Puerto Rico's coastline as daylight fades. Three wave-like overlays echo the contour of the shore; a heritage-inspired T-toe ties the modern shape back to adidas design history.
The flatter proportions make the 1.1 feel at home alongside straight-leg denim, workwear jackets and understated hoodies. Where the 1.0 references clouds and rainfall, the 1.1 evokes the day's final light. These references are documented by adidas; additional symbolic interpretations would go beyond what the brand has stated.
An unusually broad cast tells the story
The campaign features track-and-field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, skateboarder Tyshawn Jones, South Korean sport shooter Kim Ye-ji, baseball player Kiké Hernández, and Toñita, founder of Brooklyn's Caribbean Social Club. Their careers span multiple generations and disciplines. The campaign's shared message is individuality rather than belonging to a single category.
Toñita's presence also connects the story to Williamsburg's Puerto Rican community. This makes the island's cultural role more tangible than a color palette alone. Still, a commercial footwear campaign cannot represent every experience within a community; the participants' perspectives deserve to remain distinct.
Release date and where to look
The official global date for both pairs is November 12, 2026, with adidas CONFIRMED and selected retailers listed as launch channels. Stock, available sizes and prices can vary by region. Checking adidas' official listings is more reliable than assuming a reseller reflects the actual launch.
Why the BadBo line matters to streetwear
The BadBo family illustrates how sneakers now move among music, athletic heritage, visual design and daily fashion. Bad Bunny's involvement draws attention, yet lasting character comes from the layered materials, distinct silhouettes and carefully articulated sense of place. The two releases offer different ways to wear a single creative story.
Smart GFX also explores storytelling through apparel, art and collectibles. However, our shop is a separate creative venture with no affiliation or commercial partnership with adidas, Bad Bunny, or anyone in this campaign.
Independent pieces from the Smart GFX shop
These six pieces are genuine independent Smart GFX shop products. None is official adidas or Bad Bunny merchandise, and no collaboration is implied.
EXOCK hoodie — apparel
An independent Smart GFX hoodie for minimal everyday streetwear.
THE SIGNAL — 10-card digital bundle
Collectible digital cards from an original serialized fictional world.
THE SIGNAL — YOU ARE CLOSE 07/12 coin
A physical collectible based on a publicly released story artwork.
THE PULSE — COURAGE, Standing Firm canvas
Independent wall art exploring courage and resilience.
THE SIGNAL — YOU ARE CLOSE 07/12 framed paper
A story-led image presented as a framed paper print.
THE SIGNAL — YOU ARE CLOSE 07/12 aluminium print
The same independent artwork with a contemporary metal finish.
adidas Originals — official source
Dates, colorways, materials, US prices and campaign names are based on adidas Originals' November 5, 2026 announcement. Local stock and prices may vary.
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