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Hermanos Koumori and Adidas explore mentorship through performance running gear
Hyperboost Edge, Adizero Evo SL Wove, and an 18-piece apparel collection
Available now through Adidas and Hermanos Koumori, $150-$200
Hermanos Koumori has become one of Adidas' most consistent running collaborators; in fact, Koumori was the first brand to bring external DNA into the adizero line, even before Song for the Mute or Satisfy.
Now the two brands come together for a third drop for Fall/Winter 2026. The new project draws on the mentor-student relationship, exploring how guidance, questioning, and shared experience can shape an athlete over time.
That concept carries into the collection through a graphic language built from three recurring symbols. A simplified compass represents direction, a blurred figure stands for a student still developing their own form, and two intersecting circles express the point where teacher and learner become part of the same process.
The palette stays largely muted, using charcoal, night grey, brown, beige, alumina, and touches of pale blue. The new drop notably includes the first-ever collaboration with the Hyperboost Edge.
A trainer for every run
With this collaboration, Koumori has parted ways with the Ultraboost 5X, a silhouette they completely transformed in previous sessions. Instead, they've put their stamp on two training workhorses, the Adizero Evo SL and the Hyperboost Edge. They're two distinct choices: one centered on long run cushioning and the other on lighter, faster daily running.
The Koumori Hyperboost Edge is the first collaboration released for this new Adidas model. This version comes in Charcoal, Night Grey, and Alumina, creating a darker tone that makes the shoes look like a brutalist sports car.
The Adizero Evo SL Woven covers the quicker side of the collection. Finished in Charcoal, Night Grey, and Clear Sky, it uses Lightstrike Pro cushioning, pairing a dark woven upper with a lighter, natural-colored midsole and subtle blue detailing.
The clothing collection is extensive, with about 18 pieces covering running essentials and heavier layers. Performance items include men’s singlets in Charcoal and Night Navy, men’s shorts in five- and seven-inch lengths, women’s four-inch shorts, women’s crop tops, socks, and a cap. These pieces use technical fabrics and construction designed to reduce friction, keeping the collection's functional side in focus.
The other half of the range gives the collection more life off the run. The highlight item is a padded coach jacket in Alumina and Clear Sky, with the phrase “No mentor without a student - No student without a mentor.” The collection also includes a crewneck in Night Brown, plus a T-shirt and track pants in two colorways.
The FW26 collection rolled out globally on September 12, 2026. The items are available via the Hermanos Koumori website and retail stores in Mexico. In the rest of the world, items are available via adidas.com and a selection of retailers. Prices range from $29 to $200.
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Alfredo is a runner, writer, creative director, and cultural analyst based in Berlin. After years as a casual runner, his move to Berlin transformed his running into a vital practice for mental health and a source of tranquility during cold, early morning runs. His interest in clothes comes from uniforms and sportswear, combined with a love for innovation and research—which might explain why he meticulously charts his winter running gear.
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