If the stunning photo spreads in the pages of National Geographic have ever inspired you to get outside, take an interest in the environment, or maybe even pick up a camera yourself, the new outdoor gear collab between Adidas Terrex and Nat Geo should be on your radar.
The 16-item drop, announced April 20, includes a smattering of gear that’s perfect for springtime exploration. Better yet, all the items feature prints and colorways inspired by Nat Geo’s incredible nature photography.
To create the collection, Adidas Terrex designers went deep into the National Geographic photography archive in search of visual motifs. They settled on a relatively muted background color palette of black, white, and purplish grey across the collection, but it’s livened up with incredible prints and graphics pulled right from Nat Geo photographs.
An image of a snow-covered sandstone monocline in Utah, a closeup view of shale formations in Norway, and a portrait of the vast gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park in New Mexico all influenced the patterns and designs of specific items in the collection. Each item also includes some reference to the distinctive yellow rectangle found in Nat Geo’s branding.
Check out a few highlights from the collab, which goes on sale April 28.
Our Top Picks From Adidas Terrex x National Geographic Collection
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Made from a 100-percent recycled polyester woven fabric with sealed seams, this water-resistant jacket will keep you comfortable in spring showers or wet conditions all year round. It features an adjustable hood (it’s also stowable, so it stays out of your way when you don’t need it) and adjustable cuffs to block out wind and rain. It features an eye-catching print: A closeup view of shell formations in Norway’s Porsanger Peninsula.
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Lightweight cushioning meets trail-tested durability in Terrex Swift R3 GTX. This hiking shoe features an EVA midsole and molded sockliner for a comfortable ride. Its lugged Continental rubber outsole (with a unique yellow-and-grey splotched pattern) provides lockdown grip in the dirt. The upper contains a Gore-Tex membrane to block out rain and splashes—ideal for traversing wet spring trails—while seamless overlays protect from bumps and scrapes.
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There’s always room in your drawer for one more T-shirt. This one is a real standout thanks to its bold print on the back: A view of Earth from space framed by Nat Geo’s iconic yellow rectangular logo. The cotton-poly fabric offers increased breathability over your typical cotton tee, so you’ll stay comfortable whether you’re heading out for a quick hike or just trekking around town.
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