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This New adidas Stan Smith Arrival Replicates SpongeBob’s Shiny Steppers to a Tee — Here’s How to Shop

You might not live in Bikini Bottom, but you can sure channel that lifestyle.

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December 10, 2025, 9:16am

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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? You already know the answer, and you can now pay homage to everyone’s favorite sponge with one of adidas’ most-anticipated releases of 2025: the just-dropped Stan Smith Freizeit SpongeBob Shoe that mimics SpongeBob’s perpetual footwear of choice, right down to that shiny spot on the toe and white laces.

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If the kicks are still in stock while you’re reading this, we urge you to snag them, like, yesterday — as most sizes are going to sell out faster than you can say “Aye-aye, Captain!” The novelty arrival checks many boxes as far as functionality goes, meaning it’s not all whimsical looks and allusions to an iconic television series for children (and children at heart). The rubber outsole here doles out traction you can trust on no shortage of surfaces: from the squeaky-clean floors of fast-food restaurants, wink wink, to sand-covered expanses. The shoe’s leather upper also feels luxe and boasts attractive sheen plus strategically placed perforations for optimal breathability, no air helmets required.

Other thoughtful touches to look forward to? The fact that each purchase comes with a cheeky lil’ replica of SpongeBob SquarePants’ license (“rejected” stamp overtop for good measure), while the shoe itself is swathed in thematic, color-happy wrapping paper and the insole features the show’s instantly recognizable logo — making the purchase a pitch-perfect gift for anyone on your list who can quote the entirety of Season 2, Episode 15.

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And because Patrick doesn’t like feeling left out, adidas has the beloved-albeit-clueless character covered, too, with the all-new Patrick Superstar Shoe.

adidas Patrick Superstar Shoe

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The soft-pink suede it’s wrapped in brings to mind the coloring of SpongeBob’s sidekick, while granting covetable texture and a soft underhand feel to the shoe as a whole. Durability is a guarantee in this case, and the Patrick Superstar’s soft textile lining will treat your feet the way they were always meant to be treated: with caress-like softness, because human beings and aquatic creatures alike deserve nothing less.

Match with your SpongeBob-obsessed bestie in adidas’ latest. Courtesy Adidas

The sneaker also flaunts the kind of shell-toe style that it’s had since first hitting the scene as a basketball shoe in 1970. Shells, as luck would have it, prove to be quite relevant in this context, so it’s safe to say adidas hit it out of the Pacific Ocean.

Make sure not to miss one of our favorite parts of the adidas Patrick Superstar Shoe: its sole, which replicates Bikini Bottom’s sky (flower-shaped clouds and blue-green backgrounds for the win!). This is a footwear collab you didn’t know you needed. Hint: You need it like Plankton needs the Krabby Patty formula.

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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD and FN. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska frequently covers must-shop, trending footwear releases.

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This New adidas Stan Smith Arrival Replicates SpongeBob’s Shiny Steppers to a Tee — Here’s How to Shop

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