The adidas Superstar Hi in Wales Bonner Brown is a high-top take on the classic three-stripe silhouette. This version keeps the familiar shell toe and ankle patch that define the Superstar, but extends the collar upward for added ankle support compared to the low-cut original.
The Wales Bonner Brown colorway delivers a warm, earthy tone throughout the upper. It’s a shift from the typical black and white palettes the Superstar usually gets, giving the shoe a more understated presence while maintaining the clean lines the model is known for. The high-top construction trades some of the casual versatility of the low for a bit more structure, making it work well if you want the Superstar’s silhouette but with increased lockdown around the ankle.
At $110, it sits at standard Superstar pricing for adidas, so there’s no premium markup despite the higher cut. The shoe should appeal to people already familiar with the model who want something slightly different without abandoning what makes the Superstar functional. The brown colorway in particular works as a neutral that pairs easier than you might expect with both casual and slightly dressier fits.
Construction appears straightforward for the line: a leather and synthetic upper with the traditional rubber shell toe and midsole. There’s nothing particularly surprising in the engineering, which is fine. The Superstar works because the fundamentals are solid, and this high-top version doesn’t mess with that formula.