The Rise of Adidas Forum: How a 30 Year Old Shoe Became Cool Again

The legacy of the Adidas Forum spans 37 years and It's now making one of the biggest comebacks the sneaker world has ever seen. While the sneaker wasn't a mainstay on the court for too long, the Adidas Forum made a name for itself because of it's innovative design. With 80s basketball retros back in the spotlight, The Adidas Forum captures that era almost perfectly and is reaping the rewards. In this video, we breakdown the history of the silhouette and also talk about it's recent rise in popularity.
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[@speedysquibbles]

It's all about how people like vintage nowadays. People used to hate thick rubber soles and lots of panels on sneakers. But since they're on trend now, the models such as the forums and 550s are hotter than ever before. Both Adidas and NB took the same step at the right time and are now riding the vintage b ball wave.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I agree man haha I love to see it though

[@ragnarlothbrok938]

Yup and it's 🔥. I love the look, was not a fan of the newer models of basketball shoes or yeezys for that matter, miss me with that. But the club c vintage, 990v5's, these low forums, converse high tops, can't go wrong in my eyes

[@giogiogiogi0]

The great thing about the Forums is that they're widely available at most retailers. No need to pay for ridiculous prices even with some collabs and also you can get it under retail with some colorways. Solid content!

[@theacehavin7918]

So were dunks at one point

[@darkseid2021]

@@theacehavin7918 That's Nike for you. As an older sneaker head, I've outgrown the hyped $200 Jordans. Just not worth it anymore. But that's where budget brands can start to find some ground. Even better now that Nike is decreasing their brick & morter sales in favor of direct to consumer.

[@goobiethegreat_2484]

Give it about a few years, they’ll be at dunk prices now

[@fenyx2558]

​@@goobiethegreat_2484how bout now?

[@thuankhiet_]

adidas is very subtle when it comes to marketing older shoes, its like if you know you know. So many great classics from adidas dont get their well deserved recognition and appreciation.

[@justanotherisekaiprotagoni7293]

Nah tbh they classic might b better than nike if we take out the retro jordans

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I wish they would dig more into their archive besides the Adidas Original stuff. They have a larger archive than Nike

[@justanotherisekaiprotagoni7293]

@@NachoAverageFinds yea cuz they an older brand and i think the media feeds into “how young nike is overall” but the benefits of older groups is that they got wider archives and can play with those more IF DONE CORRECTLY

[@Dudeitsbrian]

Yeah this is 100% true. The Americanas are awesome and the Rivalry shoes are even cooler, especially the ones with the boost in them but both of em sat and I got them on a huge sale. That’s a win for me but now they’re not selling either.

[@freebali111]

@@Dudeitsbrian im waiting for next americana release.. it would be very cool. i also think the ZX line can compete with nike's Airmax line though

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Correction: The Bad Bunny saying "Yo visto asi" on the strap means "I dress like this" Not "The way I see it" like i said in the video. But it still has the same attitude. I dress like this, and I don't care what anybody says. Sorry, I learned Spanish growing up Mexican and off hearing my family speak nothing but slang. Never went to school to learn how to read and write it....

[@jamesblake5176]

This dude be getting all kinds of shit wrong

[@NachoAverageFinds]

@@jamesblake5176 One man band brodie. Not as easy as it looks...

[@jamesblake5176]

@@NachoAverageFinds I know I'm just fuckin with you buddy

[@NachoAverageFinds]

@@jamesblake5176 😂😂

[@AeroPrimeOG]

@NachoAverageFinds Like they say Nacho boy. Its time for back to school to learn it. I’m just kidding man. I enjoy your videos. I just love the forum 84 hi blue threads.

[@DylanLey]

The forum is such a fire 80s basketball silhouette! I love my APB low top pair! I also really need to get my hands on an OG blue high top pair. Great history video as always!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

What up Dylan, Yeah they killed it on the retro for the OG highs! I def need a pair haha

[@aleksanderprzytua]

The Forums were my first Adidas shoes and in fact, my mom bought them for me sometime between 1999/2000 and at first I absolutely hated them. I was a hard skateboarder and all I wanted back then was bulky, fat-tounged, skateshoes like Adio or Osiris, not some skinny weird retro Adidas. : D But the longer and more I wore them, the more I liked them. I had them for over a decade when finally outsole cracked - I was very sad ... To this day, I can't find a new pair with exactly the same color line - low top, all dark blue leather, with blue outsoles and midsoles, and bright orange stitching and logos ... Man, I missed them and I'm so hyped that suddenly that model got back!

[@lewisgreenhalgh7546]

About 20 minutes ago I didn't know what an Adidas Forum was. Now I have a pair on the way lol!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

That's what I'm talking about Lewis! haha Tag us on IG when you get them. I want to see them

[@AlexToma]

I have a pair of forum mid that I found in thrift store. Some kind of collab with plant logo and “dirt” sole. A pair from 09 that I absolutely adore. The leather is amazing. I do still love blazers and Air Force 1, but lately adidas has been my favorite brand.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

The Adidas Forum is like Adidas's AF1. That's awesome that you still have them. Thanks for sharing that Alex

[@datharo5]

The forum is one of the silhouettes that just ages really well... I currently have three low tops one of them being the collab with sneaker palace that looks very Lakers inspired. They're just perfect! I don't know why, but they're my most comfortable retro shoes I own! Thank you for the video, I'm going to rewatch now ❤️👍

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Wow dude thanks so much for rewatching haha And that's interesting to hear that they're comfy. I need to cop a pair. Appreciate it Brian!

[@slkric1724]

The Adidas Forum are SO UNCOMFORTABLE! I love the way they look...but they are unwearable for me.

[@16soccerball]

Im definitely happy with all these 80s basketball sneaker retro releasing. The NB 550, nike dunk, even these adidas forum.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Man it's the best. Feel lucky to be reliving it

[@notjotaro1696]

I copped some Forum mids earlier this year, they became my beater sneakers, not bc I care little about them, but because I love rocking them :)

[@NachoAverageFinds]

They're also built like a tank haha

[@notjotaro1696]

@@NachoAverageFinds Definitely!

[@adrianpragiwaksana4245]

I have the mids one too with OG colorway. Those are tanks and even better looking when you rock them

[@DRACOFURY]

*I Always thought Pharrell Did Those* *Seems Like Something He Would Do* *Good Video Tho I'll follow u on Instagram* 👍🏿

[@NachoAverageFinds]

He would probably kill it on a collab for sure. Idk about that new shoe he's pushing haha looks like a Yeezy rip off. Appreciate the follow man!

[@seanmcmillan2134]

I remember Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing wearing these during the Olympics in '84. Yup I'm that old.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I couldn't find a single picture of Ewing wearing them. haha Or else u would have put it in the video

[@faygox955]

8:13 I will try to explain what happend here. The word "visto" changes the meaning depending on the context. In Spanish, verbs change their form depending on the time and who performs the action, as if each verb were an irregular verb. So "visto" can refer to the fact that I saw something in the past like, "I've already seen that movie." But it can also be used for the verb to dress, as in this case, the translation would be "I dress like this".

[@NachoAverageFinds]

You're the MVP for explaining that! haha Kind of embarrassed about that but this is exactly how i got confused

[@faygox955]

@@NachoAverageFinds You do not have to worry or feel ashamed about that, Spanish is a very difficult language to learn, many times those of us who speak Spanish from birth get confused when conjugating. We love your videos.

[@Otisbxk]

You had me till you got to 7:30, us skaters wore these adidas all the time, they never fell off for us

[@shawneedee8236]

I've been wearing forums since '91.

[@jmp-man]

Hey congratulations Nacho… Rose anvil jsut gave you a huge shout out 🎉💪

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you

[@miltonbates6425]

The Adidas forum is better than the Nike Dunk SB in every way. Love this shoe.

[@Edrodperx]

All the bad bunny ones are fugly to me lol. i just bought the white/black mids and I love them

[@wastelandwanderer2693]

Forums are def one of my favorite Adidas shoes. Top 3 for me would have to be Forum, Superstar, and Gazelle.

[@nandochavez4546]

Bad Bunny basically copied the idea of Travis Scott but for adidas

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Being latino, I gotta say it's dope to see!

[@jadenyuki3138]

El perreo

[@Mmmald397]

@@NachoAverageFinds mentira

[@Mmmald397]

@@jadenyuki3138 te callas

[@seanmcmillan2134]

Imagine how different sneaker culture would be if Michael Jordan signed with Adidas .

[@NachoAverageFinds]

It would be wild

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

I had a pair of Forums but in the Boston Celtics variety.

[@gringobronx7670]

Yo visto asi means THIS IS HOW I DRESS not what you said

[@Dudeitsbrian]

80s basketball is back and I am so excited. While I don’t exactly like the forums, I’m glad they’re bringing back this style. I’m looking for a pair of pumps myself

[@kavorkaa]

Your Spanish is rusty or nonexistent Brian "Yo visto asi" is not "i see it that way",its "i dress this way"

[@NachoAverageFinds]

It's rusty lol I speak spanish fluently but I went to school here in the US. I never learned to write or read it. Just learned from hearing my family and from being on the street. But yeah you're right it is "I dress this way"

[@kavorkaa]

@@NachoAverageFinds Yo Visto del verbo vestir Yo veo del verbo ver Nice video on the Forums,got a few pairs years ago,glad they are back and at a reasonable price Imagine Jordan signing with adidas,how they would be now!

[@DeltaVideos]

"YO VISTO ASI" actually menas, "I dress like this"

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Correct

[@pennydink72]

They never went out of style in Detroit, I mean NEVER. In fact that's the preferred shoe to wear to the many Adidas parties we have in the city.

[@HightopRob]

Adidas Forum to me is the most popular basketball sneaker in Adidas library still iconic for a sneaker to make a lasting impact for over 3 decades I'm glad I bought 2 pairs of the original two colorways and the quality was impeccable ( Nike take notes 📝) and it fits so well too

[@adrianpragiwaksana4245]

Just got the green version of low '84. Man, those quality is amazing and really comfortable too! Even better than Dunk High '84 with OG color is a must have too

[@NachoAverageFinds]

The green ones are so fire! I'm jealous Adrian haha Thanks for watching G

[@ip5799]

@@NachoAverageFinds how come they have stopped producing them? i’ve gotta pair of the vintage green ones but they aren’t in stock anywhere

[@recruit7416]

@@ip5799 well they became trendy again and adidas probably didnt expect to sell out on the forum shoes

[@Battledrone]

Apologizes for butchering mr. Chassaing's last name, continues to butcher the first name... It's not "Jock", it's "Jack", just like the English version.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Aye haha my bad dude..

[@martintobycorker4562]

Looking at them as potential next Adidas kicks, but still a nike head here, got full eighties style in the forum( but shity mid-sole) keep on going bro see you next episode

[@alikbey]

I am so Nike biased I don't watch your videos about Adidas.. I came here just to tell you that😂❤️ I'm the 3rd dislike btw..

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Damn lol You a hater Alik...

[@jazcruz3380]

Classic the Adidas Forum's Dope Video need to do a video on the Lotto's or Diadoras or troop's the sneakers that was popular in the early 80's along with Pumas that was the culture before Nike kind of took over💯😎 Breakdancing and B-Boy day's

[@NachoAverageFinds]

80s basketball shoes hit different

[@aldrianca5328]

Really love the Yoyogi Park Forum Low collab with Atmos. Just scored me one today

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Congrats on copping those!

[@chaosdracos]

My favorite forum (that isn't the original) happens to be the Y-3 forum. It's like the original but it's got an interesting mishmash of nice materials and the leather is quite nice

[@cleopatracominatcha3819]

Its 6 AM in Scotland 😂 since u asked. Just subscribed and followed you on IG. peace

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you so much for the follow Posso!

[@adedam7700]

next can be adidas top 10.??

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Def in the future

[@spyratekodaks7494]

I used to own a pair of forums back in high school!! During that time they were like 70 to 80 euros!! Good old days!!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Time to reup!

[@edsongomez8011]

When talking about older shoes you have consider what was being worn and what people were used to on foot. I feel that way every time I put on a reissue of most shoes. That old tech is by no means what I'm used to now.

[@ll-qf7qf]

The worst thing about most Adidas sneakers that they are uncomfortable, even with that said I still own 9 pairs.......................

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I'd have to say for the most part this is true but the ZX series, those are super comfortable.

[@ll-qf7qf]

@@NachoAverageFinds Samba's are not to bad but it takes an age to break them in plus with Adidas I find you always have to buy a size up as they can be a little on the tight side

[@albertsebastian4489]

Duke, Indiana and Temple players wore Forums in 86 to 88..

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I believe it

[@phillip_reynolds]

Seems like the Adidas Forum is going a similar route as the Nike Dunk. Great video!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

It would be dope if they got some more collabs. Hopefully Fear of God will do something with the Forum and it will give it another boost

[@phillip_reynolds]

@@NachoAverageFinds I’d love to see Forums get more collabs! I think that as time goes on, Adidas will keep putting out more retros and as less people get that pair of Dunks they want, they’ll turn to other retro styles like the Forum and the Top 10.

[@davidritz248]

and the facts are nike dunks and air jordan 1 copy paste adidas forum 84 but nike fan boy won't accept that facts sadly

[@etagged]

Would've appreciated more info on how the forum was doing from 2000 - 2020, but great video nonetheless. This is the archive of YT sneaker history right here.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yeah I know it was brief. My bad on that! Just trying to stick to uploading every week so had to finish in time. Thanks for the Kind words man!

[@ApolloSpice]

I’ve been tryna get forums for cheap for months…

[@ApolloSpice]

I mean the pandas are cheap but I keep going over my sneaker budget for new balances and nikes

[@joserey5402]

yo visto asi means: this is how i dress. cheers from colombia. tighten up on that spanish.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Gracias Jose jajaja

[@zack_1669]

Its a shame Adidas doesn't advertise. They have some nice bb shoes no one knows about

[@JoelMatton]

I was able to buy a pair of the OG light blue highs for retail about a year ago, they took a few days to sell out so they were easy to get. I was a little disappointed with the quality control, though, the toebox on my pair is really crooked. Still comfy and wearable, though,

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I'm hearing this a lot in this comment section that they're comfy and that's interesting. I need to get a pair! Congrats on paying retail for em

[@SerialWheeler]

These are such nice quality. Got a hold of some Clay Gray Forum Mids for $28 from an outlet clearance. Thanks for all the effort in summarizing all the history. Now I know what I'm wearing. 🤘🏻

[@bigkevdog9]

I have a question, why are you so underrated????

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I don't know but I appreciate you saying that man

[@leo7107]

Dude wtf. I was just looking for some sneakers and saw these adidas forums and I thought they looked cool. Now I'm getting this on my recommendation.

[@hectoralejandro6836]

The saying on bad bunny adidas mean “this is how I dress” in spanish not what you said.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yeah someone pointed that out. Sorry

[@rockygabriel7096]

Old school adidas and reebok got many heat... They should dig deeper to their archives.....

[@thespacemopper5457]

I know this seems kinda far fetched but could you cover the jordan spizike I feel as if it is a very underrated and underappericated while it has one of the coolest back stories in all of sneaker culture

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I'm sure we could figure out how to fit into a video somehow. hhaha Thanks for the suggestion man!

[@jayciii29]

3:48 they're brick in today's standard, but maybe they were considering as comfy in the 80s? Same goes to new balance 1300 and 1500. I heard all the good things about them from new balance, but they lowkey feels like walking on concrete💀. Putting some nice insoles on these retro kicks is the key

[@seanmcmillan2134]

I like the Adidas collab with Bad Bunny

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Same here!

[@jadenyuki3138]

Bad bunny

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yessir! My spirit animal lol

[@Altorres94]

The guardians of the galaxy forum 84 is the exact same as the blue thread 84 hi with marvel branding

[@alexandru-mariosidor7980]

Please make a video about the jordan 13

[@NachoAverageFinds]

You got it

[@fernandoreyes680]

8:09 "YO VISTO ASI" translates to "this is how I dress"

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yes you are 100% correct haha sorry about that Fernando!

[@homermalaluan8680]

Got one of this. I just thought this is much cooler design than other Adidas' shoe design. Comfortable in my feet and easy to pair with any clothes.

[@rudolfnv6666]

So I work in a large UK sports and fashion shop. We sell all your typical street wear stuff (airforce, Max 90,95,96,97 vapomax and what not) and I kid you not forum lows don’t sell at all... like we have had stock of like 4 original colour ways and have sold like 1 pair in a month... with big add campaigns and all. I guess just not popping here in the uk...

[@joser1083]

you Spanish ? LMAO (yo visto así) = i dress like this ...... come on bro !!! TEX-MEX SMH...

[@DanielSzilagyi]

I actually super dig the shoes and design, I hate the modern trend of the huge expanded "bubbly" heels and other areas of shoes, it makes them look huge and I'm already a tall guy so anything that is more slim is perfect IMO Great recap on the history on this though!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks dude! Yeah haha I'm not that tall tbh but I'm not a huge fan of giant midsoles either.

[@davidgalliano84]

1985 summer I was 5’5 140 pound Italian kid Ralph Macchio without all the muscle I had the forums for to bball camps

[@larryreynolds5136]

Dude I wear size 14 and I can't find a pair of Forums anywhere ! Can somebody help me find them ? I checked Footlocker, Finish Line, Champs, etc .

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

I love the old school advertising you show us bro 💪😃

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks man! Takes sometime to find them haha appreciate it Benjamin

[@mrbau6599]

Mj:adidas is better Also mj: come get the new Jordan's for 500 🤑🤑🤑

[@kick_of_time]

"Yo visto así" = l dress like this" no?..... edit: saw your correction comment below. Good catch

[@jjb1ndd]

Great video pal, just wanted to say that the frase "Yo visto así" translates as "I wear it like this" but since I'm not a Bad Bunny follower maybe he uses that frase as you said, caribbean spanish is kinda tricky xD

[@theresajv5055]

I hate when my things get too popular. Ya'll did this to me when I was a kid when Korn got big. Go back to your AF1's.

[@dariuszburlinski6943]

how about adidas Kansas or Throphy? they were most comfortable high tops i wore back in the end of 80's and beginning of 90'.

[@asthewheelsturn4503]

Cool video bro .. I just got my son the adidas forum home alone shoes ..I should have got me a pair they are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Noastamper]

Got the adv version for skating and they’re so comfy. Only 60$ for a Diego nahaera colorway

[@landsramirez8820]

One little detail Bad Bunny isn’t a Rapper he is Regetonero that’s waaaay down difference from masters MCs or real Hip Hop.

[@shady2493]

Everything comes around eventually even baggy pants are making their come back

[@Bourbon_Bound]

Just got a pair of the ‘84 Celtics, for $80. Never paid attention to the shoe style, but I like it.

[@johnfritz7222]

They still play Sega Genesis in South America, they're 30 years behind in shoe style also apparently

[@JorgeLourenco000]

Adidas is the best brand to do mid and high-top sneakers. Can´t get the hype for Jordans, uncomfortable as hell.

[@jeyweb4236]

I just wish the Americana was easier to find in a size 11. (Not the Donald Glover ones though)

[@dwtn81]

My favorite sneakers this year!! The blue colorway is dope!!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yeah the blue thread is crazy

[@simoncaton1226]

Who are ON running? What do you guys think of them. I’ve seen them a lot and with Federer getting involved

[@macewbee]

Cool I never new about these sneakers

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Glad we could put you on game! Thanks for watching man

[@jpsrandom6943]

From Michael Jordan to Bad bunny? Not the best times for Adidas for sure

[@DC-tm1pt]

Pst... because celebs are wearing them. Clout chasers always late on whats good.

[@timosternisko]

Love that you show your own shoe collection a little bit if it fits the topic👌

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks for noticing Timo! Def something I'm trying to more of lol Breaks up my monotone voice too

[@alexthelizardking]

Suggestion: History of Nike's Air Monarch

[@robingp]

The all-white version is way better looking than the all-white AF1 which are a bit overrated….

[@dajerk7082]

Great video, but no Ewing's that's disappointing. Anyway, keep it up and I'll keep watching.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I couldn't find any footage or photos of him wearing Forums

[@johnathondarby5316]

Could you do a video on the vans xlt Geoff Rowey pro model

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Actually yeah that woudl be a good video. Just moer skate shoes in general

[@johnathondarby5316]

@@NachoAverageFinds I haven't seen a lot of videos covering skate shoes, but another good video would be what happened to Adio skate shoes and Bam Margera pro models.

[@beachcity562]

I don't wear adidas but they look dope... the pink pair for the summer

[@stevenking997]

i just got 3 pairs at 32 dollars each, i couldn't pass that price up. (for the mid fourm)

[@aaroneeee]

My Forum 84 Lows are just as comfy as my AJ1 ZOOM CMFT 2's.

[@bizbaby]

They didn’t… adidas just started pushing them heavy. Short story

[@WA5ON1]

"Yo visto así" more accurate translation is "This is the way I dress".

[@marcellusbarnes4752]

I was rocking forums in 2012, they never went anywhere

[@joshhenry2446]

Adidas forum also have a skate Version called the forum 84 adv

[@JorgeLourenco000]

"yo visto asi" translates to I dress like this, not I see like this. The act of seeing it´s "Veer", "yo veo asi".

[@leito923]

Yo visto así = *I dress like this*

[@NachoAverageFinds]

You're correct Leo! Sorry about that mang

[@ZEK.0]

these are actually really nice, definitely the perfect shoe for collaborations