Pharrell x adidas Vario Flat Earther

Pharrell Williams balanced his voluminous adidas Jellyfish with its total opposite in April 2026, debuting the cheekily named Vario Flat Earther, a deliberately thin-soled sneaker that stripped away the maximalist midsole energy of most of his recent adidas work. The name alone generated significant attention before the shoe even released.

Arriving in several colorways, the Flat Earther’s low-profile construction and clean design reflected a different side of Pharrell’s aesthetic sensibility, one more aligned with his earliest fashion influences. The departure from Jellyfish-level bulk was a deliberate creative statement.

The Pharrell x adidas Vario Flat Earther retailed at $140 and released April 4, 2026 through adidas and select fashion and footwear retailers globally.

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