Los Angeles-based streetwear disruptors Brain Dead are once again linking up with Adidas Originals for Fall/Winter 2025 — this time with a heavyweight assist from professional wrestler Brody King. The partnership debuts a brand-new “Brody King” branded boot, alongside fresh reinterpretations of the Barricade 13, Taekwondo, and Climacool 2 sneakers. The capsule pulls heavily from the worlds of boxing and wrestling, blending combat sport heritage with Brain Dead’s offbeat, retro-futuristic aesthetic.
A fusion of style and sport
The new “Brody King” silhouette takes cues from 1980s-era Japanese boxing boots, then cranks things up with bold flame overlays inspired by lucha libre culture. The result is an unapologetically statement-making piece that balances performance roots with high-impact style. Across the collection, a shared colour palette of bright green, ultraviolet, muted beige, and metallic silver is paired with layered materials — think hairy suede panels, lightweight mesh, and synthetic overlays — for depth and texture.
Celebrating the launch
To kick things off, Brain Dead will host a free Brain Slam Wrestling event in Los Angeles on Friday, August 8th, 2025. The card features an international roster including Brody King, Tiger Mask, Emi Sakura, Mei Suruga, Volador Jr., and more, plus a live set from hardcore outfit Never Ending Game. Fans in attendance might even walk away with a pair of the limited-edition sneakers before they hit shelves, while online shoppers can register via the Brain Dead newsletter for a shot at securing them.
Release details
The Brain Dead x Adidas Originals FW25 collection — including the Brody King collaboration — is expected to drop between September and November 2025 via Adidas.com and select retailers. An exact release date is still under wraps.