Bad Bunny and Adidas have released a new colorway of the Ballerina sneaker, and it's available on Complex.
The Vivid Red colorway has roots in something personal. The palette draws from the fiery red bloom of Puerto Rico's Flamboyán trees, which start blooming in the summer. The connection to Puerto Rico runs deeper than color theory: Bad Bunny wore the shoes during his sold-out residency on the island, making the Flamboyan reference feel less like marketing copy and more like a genuine homecoming moment.
The shoe itself pairs a fiery red upper with white accents: a clean contrast that keeps the silhouette from tipping into costume territory. The Ballerina has been one of the more interesting shapes to come out of the Bad Bunny x Adidas partnership, and this colorway gives it a reason to exist beyond the collaboration itself.
Where to buy the Bad Bunny Ballerina in Vivid Red
If you’re looking to add a shoe to your rotation, shop Adidas on Complex.
