adidas’ BW Army Decon Straight up Collapses

Relax and slip into something more comfortable with adidas’ BW Army Decon, like, say, a slip-on BW Army Decon mule. For a battle-ready sneaker, this mule is pretty laid back. That’s the duality of the Decon in action.

An easy-wearing team-up with digital sneaker archive Hartcopy, the slip-on German military sneaker comes in yellow and white colorways with subtle red stitching near the midfoot.

GAT’s and adidas go way back, as the Three Stripes Army Decon first hit the scene in the 70s as a literal army trainer. Yes, adidas’ iteration of the sneaker pre-dates the Margiela model, which didn’t come out until the late 90s.

Now with over 50 years of experience under its belt, adidas is looking to pull back a bit when it comes to the BW Army Decon. Literally.

This iteration of the BW Army Decon comes with a collapsible heel that caves in so the sneaker can be worn like a slip-on. It’s no secret that sneaker mules are having something of a moment right now. First, everyone wanted to see your toes, and now it’s all about exposed heels.

Unlike other sneaker mules out there, though, adidas’ BW Army Decon mule can also be worn as a regular sneaker, making it quite the efficient hybrid shoe.

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