After winning the men’s 100m final at the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles wasn’t just making headlines for his blazing speed—his shoes were stealing the spotlight too. Lyles made Olympic history on the track, and at the same time, sneaker history. The 27-year-old star rocked the Adidas Adizero Y-3 spikes at Stade de France—yeah, those Y-3s. For anyone not in the know, the Y-3 is one of the coolest collabs under the Adidas umbrella. The “Y” stands for Yohji Yamamoto, the legendary Japanese designer. The “3” is a nod to the three iconic adidas stripes, and the dash in between? That’s all about the bond between Yohji and Adidas. The Y-3 is all about blending tech wear with bold design—think futuristic shapes, sleek fabrics, and a whole lot of style. So of course, Lyles showed up with the fashionable spikes Adidas could dream up. But it isn’t the end of the story.
Noah Lyles has been rocking with Adidas since way back in 2016. He’s been one of their main guys—front and center in global campaigns, from a pre-Olympic anime-themed ad in 2021 to even walking in a Y-3 fashion show in Paris. Yeah, Noah doesn’t just run fast—he knows how to make a statement off the track too. And let’s not forget that monster deal he signed with Adidas last year. Word on the street? It’s the biggest contract in the current track and field scene. That’s major. But here’s where it gets interesting—despite all the glitz, the campaigns, and that massive paycheck, there’s a twist to this story. Something feels… different this time.
In the latest episode of the Ready Set Go podcast, Justin Gatlin threw out a pretty solid question to Rodney Green—why isn’t Noah Lyles rocking the latest Adidas spikes? I mean, Noah always shows up in the freshest, most up-to-date Adidas uniforms, so what gives with the older spike models? Gatlin didn’t hold back. He straight up said, “So maybe he’s [Noah Lyles] saying, this is what I want to wear. If you want me to wear the newer versions, then let’s talk about collaboration on making my spike.” Basically, Noah might be making a statement—if Adidas wants him in the newest gear, it better be something he had a hand in creating.
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