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Forum Low CL Shoes
Shoes · 1984 · Basketball

Forum Low CL Shoes

The '80s basketball Forum brought down to a street-ready low cut.

$50 at ADIDAS
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Story & heritage

Adidas' Forum Low page says the same details and attitude first introduced on the hardwood in 1984 still run through the low-cut versions. The Forum Low CL softens the basketball shape for everyday wear.

Compared with Samba or Gazelle, Forum is the bolder court icon: thicker sole, panelled upper and a more assertive street profile.

Materials & craft

The official JQ1536 page lists a leather and suede upper, soft textile lining and rubber outsole. Forum category copy also points to rubber cupsole construction rooted in hoops and pop culture.

1984 basketball heritageleather and suede uppertextile liningrubber outsolelow cut

How to choose & style

Wear Forum Low when the outfit needs more volume: wide denim, cargos or a full tracksuit. White keeps it close to basketball heritage; black-and-white versions feel more graphic.

Forum Low CLCore WhiteRoyal BlueTrace Khakilow cut
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