adidas and Tyrrell Winston have announced a multi-season collaboration with the unveil of a new Lightblaze POD model, reinterpreted through the lens of the Detroit-based artist.
In this first drop from the new partnership, Tyrrell Winston – the artist known for reconfiguring discarded and forgotten objects – infuses the Lightblaze POD with his signature transformation of discarded items. First launched by adidas at the end of 2025, the POD has been reimagined for SS26, coming in a Wonder Alumina and White Overpaint colorway, embedding elements and techniques usually reserved for traditional artwork onto a modern footwear silhouette.
Embodying the art of transformation synonymous with Tyrrell Winston’s broader artworks, the shoe captures the beauty of long-term wear. Taking inspiration from painting techniques, the footwear features canvas and overpaint, striking a balance between simplicity and complexity. The ‘blank canvas’ design represents an invitation for personal transformation, a dynamic starting point for wearers to infuse their own journey and experiences, allowing the shoe to evolve into a unique piece of art over time.
Symbolizing the continuation of this artistic philosophy and the embrace of new beginnings, the campaign is fronted by Tyrrell Winston himself alongside his daughter, Helaena Winston. Their presence highlights the impact of Winston’s life’s work finding new expression, where cherished traditions meet new contexts, inspiring an enduring narrative of regeneration and personal evolution.
Speaking about the collaboration with adidas, Tyrrell Winston says: “Taking on this project with adidas allowed me the creative freedom to put my own stamp on a signature sportswear canvas. My work is always rooted in sport, giving new life to old objects, celebrating embedded history whilst building something new that can change over time. The final design is an amalgamation of influences from California, New York and Detroit – places I have lived in for long periods of my life that have shaped and evolved my aesthetic and artistic output. Above all, I wanted the shoe to be something that is easy to wear and gets better the more it is broken in.”
The Lightblaze POD shoe translates the winning formula of adidas Running’s record-breaking Adizero franchise into lifestyle sneakers built for all-day comfort. Following adidas Sportswear’s debut Lightblaze release last year, POD is an evolution of the inaugural silhouette offering sculpted Super Critical Foam (SCF) Lightstrike PODs that deliver the next-level, lightweight cushioning of Adizero with a new and unique visual signature – as progressive as it is comfortable.
Priced at $180 / €180, available in sizes UK 3.5-13.5, the adidas x Tyrrell Winston Lightblaze POD is being released from March 10th in limited quantities via select stores and the adidas CONFIRMED app.