Ecoeffective Shoes: Adidas Hemp

by Justin on November 3, 2004

in Clothing

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
im katsuji sakai japanese,i have own shop in bangkok.
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.
if you have mail me,
jahguide@cscoms.com
mobile+6681-903-9420
420rockers international co.,lt.
bangkok thailand
managingdiector katsuji sakai

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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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