Having spread its influence on a variety of adidas Originals, BAPE now brings its renowned hallmarks to the brand’s skate line with an adidas Lawsuit collaboration.
While the adidas Lawsuit isn’t a new model, this specific fusion clearly pokes fun at BAPE and Nike’s feud over patent rights surrounding the Bapesta. Non-collaborative Lawsuit pairs are available overseas, however, the official press release for the BAPE collab makes no mention of that name, instead adopting the moniker “N BAPE”. See a comparison of the LWST and N BAPE in the first image of the below gallery.
![Adidas N Bape Sneaker Release Date 0](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-sneaker-release-date-0.jpg)
![Adidas N Bape Lwst Lawsuit Sneaker Release Date](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-lwst-lawsuit-sneaker-release-date.jpg)
![Adidas N Bape Sneaker Release Date 1](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-sneaker-release-date-1.jpg)
![Adidas N Bape Sneaker Release Date 2](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-sneaker-release-date-2.jpg)
![Adidas N Bape Sneaker Release Date 3](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-sneaker-release-date-3.jpg)
![Adidas N Bape Sneaker Release Date 4](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-sneaker-release-date-4.jpg)
![Adidas N Bape Sneaker Release Date 5](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-sneaker-release-date-5.jpg)
![Adidas N Bape Sneaker Release Date 6](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adidas-n-bape-sneaker-release-date-6.jpg)
The shoe itself features a chunky build like other skate offerings of the 90s and early 2000s, accomplished through oversized stripes and laces. BAPE makes its influence known through all-over camo on the sock liner, a debossed APE HEAD on the lateral quarter, and BAPE STA logo on the heel. Aesthetically, the shoes share design language with other 90s-bred adidas skate models of the past, most notably the Adimatic and Norton.
Separate “Sand” and “Shadow Green” colorways mark the N BAPE’s first appearance under its new name, joined by a shared embrace of earthy/camo hues in lockstep with BAPE’s well-established ethos. The former delivers a balanced mix of tan, brown, and green suede, while the latter drops tan treatments for a slightly more simplistic look.
![Bape Adidas Lwst Black Gold 2](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-black-gold-2.jpg)
![Bape Adidas Lwst Black Gold 1](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-black-gold-1.jpg)
Additionally, BAPE just revealed a third colorway in black/gold; this version is exclusive to BAPE locations on April 20th.
Enjoy official images of each pair below and mark your calendars for the N BAPE’s release on April 20th through adidas CONFIRMED, bape.com, and BAPE storefronts.
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6118 1](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6118-1.jpg)
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6118 4](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6118-4.jpg)
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6118 2](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6118-2.jpg)
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6118 3](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6118-3.jpg)
WHERE TO BUY
A Bathing Ape x adidas N_BAPE
US 04/20/2024 Saturday
Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
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adidas US | 10:00 | North America Only | App Only | Check App | - | |
SNS | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - |
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6117 1](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6117-1.jpg)
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6117 3](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6117-3.jpg)
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6117 2](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6117-2.jpg)
![Bape Adidas Lwst Ie6117 4](https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bape-adidas-lwst-ie6117-4.jpg)
WHERE TO BUY
A Bathing Ape x adidas N_BAPE
US 04/20/2024 Saturday
Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
adidas US | 10:00 | North America Only | App Only | Check App | - | |
SNS | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - |