Gaming nostalgia meets performance running in one of the cleanest collaborations of the year. CARNIVAL® has teamed up with adidas to introduce the Adizero EVO SL ‘The Grey Console’, a sneaker that pays tribute to the classic gaming consoles that defined the early 2000s while staying true to the Adizero family’s performance DNA.
Inspired by the iconic grey consoles many of us grew up with, the sneaker keeps things understated with a clean grey upper before bringing it to life through hits of red, yellow, green, and blue. The colourful details are a nod to classic controller buttons, pixel graphics, and retro gaming interfaces, giving the pair just the right amount of nostalgia without overdoing it.
While the inspiration comes from gaming, the performance is all about running. The Adizero EVO SL features a breathable mesh upper paired with adidas’ LIGHTSTRIKE PRO midsole for lightweight cushioning and responsive energy return. A sculpted midsole helps drive smooth transitions, while the Continental™ rubber forefoot outsole delivers reliable grip when you’re picking up the pace.
More than just another colourway, ‘The Grey Console’ celebrates the connection between gaming culture and running. Just like pressing Start begins an adventure, every run starts with the decision to take that first step. It’s a simple concept executed in a way that feels both nostalgic and modern.
For collectors, CARNIVAL® is also dropping an exclusive Special Box Set available to CARNIVAL® Gold Members. The package features custom console-inspired artwork and includes a drawstring bag, extra laces, lace accessories, a stopwatch, and race bib magnets, making it one of the more thoughtful collaboration packages we’ve seen this year.
The CARNIVAL® x adidas Adizero EVO SL ‘The Grey Console’ are now available at all CARNIVAL® stores, online, and through the CARNIVAL® App for THB 5,800.
Whether you’re a runner, a sneakerhead, or someone who grew up blowing dust out of game cartridges, this collaboration is a reminder that some of the best ideas come from pressing Start.
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