Ecoeffective Shoes: Adidas Hemp

by Justin Thomas on November 3, 2004

Adidas HempWhen Adidas came out with these hemp shoes a few years back, they were given grief about it by the federal government and chose to rename them from “Superstar Hemp” to “Gazelle Natural”.

Regardless of the politics, hemp is a very durable and “breathes” very well as a shoe material. The soles are made out of recycled rubber — making them metaefficient and completely biodegradable.

These shoes are now available in stores, see Overstock or this page.

Also available is the “Supermodified” hemp shoe:

Supermodified Hemp

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Robert April 14, 2005 at 10:52 pm

Do u got the adidas super star hemp in dark brown or in dark blue with white shell toe cuz, I can’t find them anywhere online or on the steet.I saw a pic in the 35th anniversary adidas collectors a guy that call him self Mr. Thing.I saw those brown hemp and the blue and the black and other color too.I bein looking for these shoe for a long time so if u guys got it or know some one who sell it.let me know

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Yosef April 16, 2005 at 8:24 am

Man Adidas Hemp is the crazy stuff I got one pair of these and I feel like jumping all the while in them, They are so simple with a little tag HEMP Damn!
I hope all these people around me could notice thatwas grass I was wearing.
I live in Tanzania Hemp is grown almost everywhere.
Can I be ya agent Here?
Hola!
Nersi.

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Adidas Shoes! May 12, 2005 at 12:44 am

Adidas Hemp Gazelle

 

1. adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp
… adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp DISCONTINUED COLOR SIZES LIMITED. Features: hemp upper, …

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Adidas Shoes! May 12, 2005 at 12:45 am

Adidas Hemp Gazelle

 

1. adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp
… adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp DISCONTINUED COLOR SIZES LIMITED. Features: hemp upper, …

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Adidas Shoes! May 12, 2005 at 12:45 am

Adidas Hemp Gazelle

 

1. adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp
… adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp DISCONTINUED COLOR SIZES LIMITED. Features: hemp upper, …

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Adidas Shoes! May 12, 2005 at 12:46 am

Adidas Hemp Gazelle

 

1. adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp
… adidas Gazelle Sea Blue Hemp DISCONTINUED COLOR SIZES LIMITED. Features: hemp upper, …

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czy June 7, 2006 at 3:30 pm

Journeys.com has adidas hemp.

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katsuji Sakai June 28, 2007 at 1:56 pm

Dear sir
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im interest adidas hemp natural color.
mens us size 9 ,9half,10,10half each size 3pairs
do you have same design ladys us size 5.6.7.8 x each size 3pair.
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bangkok thailand
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Nukka22 April 1, 2008 at 3:42 pm

Mix up your workouts with this supportive trainer. Full-grain leather upper imparts comfort and a soft feel. Textile lining. EVA insole offers added comfort.

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Brian May 2, 2008 at 2:47 pm

I have been looking for these shoes forever, any know where I can find there Adidas Hemp shoes online. Can’t find them anywhere.

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cephoe May 2, 2008 at 4:04 pm

Brian,

There’s a lot of hemp adidas on eBay.

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John February 6, 2009 at 8:14 am

I bought a pair on the blue hemp in dublin around 2 years ago. They eventually wore out and now i can’t find them anywhere. they were so cool would do anything to get them back.

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Sean February 21, 2009 at 1:20 am

Why did Adidas make the Hemp shoe limited? That’s so dumb. I’d love a pair of the Superstar II Hemp black/white but they’re impossible to find.

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Lio June 16, 2009 at 5:56 am

so did anyone find a place where we can buy these shoes ? I am looking for the classic white/balck superstar in hemp for a vegan like me.

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brooke April 2, 2009 at 8:20 pm

what are adidas shoes made out of?

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ericadawn May 5, 2009 at 5:44 pm

I have a pairthat I’ve had now for 13 years, they hold up well, a few holes by now but that took about 10 years. I am super excited that I can get a new pair!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ABOUT TIME

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luislopez July 31, 2009 at 1:25 pm

hey, where are you going to buy a new pair???

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Jess December 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm

Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find Adidas Super Modified in Black with the White Shell Toe for men? I’ve been looking for them for days for my boyfriend and I’m having no luck. Please help!

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Armando December 29, 2010 at 11:59 pm

I want to know too, i bought a pair back in 99 and they were/are my favorite shoes ever! the stripes and soles turned yellow they are so old, and the new supermods dont look the same. they dont come in black suede with white stripes/toes/soles either….

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