Very few basketball stars achieve the legendary court status of the adidas Superstar IIG 08 youth basketball shoes, and, considering the adidas Superstar have been running the boards in one form or another since 1969, no player, no matter how many times he may come out of retirement, can hope to match their longevity.As the new generation of this court classic, the adidas Superstar IIG 08 follows in the footsteps of its giant predecessors (we're mostly talking about the figurative size of the shoe here, although some of those NBA-sized clodhoppers can be literally huge, too) with the unique and classic style you'd expect from the Superstar name, but updates the design with a modern design sensibility and upgraded comfort and support features.The adidas Superstar IIG 08 adds another chapter to the rich Superstar history, and that's saying a lot when you're talking about a basketball shoe that's nearly come to define an aspect of the sport itself, and this modern update ensure its continued longevity for many seasons to come.

Polyurethane-coated leather upper for durability and easy care

Rubber toe cap for additional durability

EVA insole for comfort

Compression-molded EVA midsole for lightweight cushioning