Who doesn’t love a sneaker to remind them of their favorite food?
For nearly two decades, Sneaker Junkies has been a cornerstone of New England’s streetwear scene, rooted in community, fueled by style, and synonymous with sneaker excellence.
From its original home in Providence to its three thriving locations today, the retailer has remained dedicated to celebrating local culture and community. Now, Sneaker Junkies teams up with adidas to launch the “Clam Chowder” Gazelle, honoring the brand’s legacy and New England’s vibrant spirit.
The “Clam Chowder” Gazelle is a playful, yet well-crafted silhouette that honors and draws inspiration from one of New England’s most iconic dishes. Its design features a white upper representing the chowder broth, grey Three Stripes as clams, green laces as a parsley garnish, and an anchor keychain paying homage to Rhode Island, the Ocean State. The result is a sneaker that reflects the heritage and spirit of New England.
“We are proud to celebrate Sneaker Junkies’ 20-year legacy with adidas through the Clam Chowder Gazelle Indoor. This sneaker is more than a shoe—it’s a tribute to New England, our community, and the culture that has supported us since day one. We hope everyone who picks up a pair feels the same pride and connection that we feel every day,” shared Maher Najjar, Co-Founder Sneaker Junkies
Since opening its doors in 2007, Sneaker Junkies has been a driving force behind the fashion and footwear scene in Providence, RI and the surrounding areas of New England. For many sneakerheads and fashionistas, they brought new options to the city with exclusive streetwear, sneakers, and accessories. Through a high level of customer service and fashion influence, Sneaker Junkies has become like family to the community.
To celebrate the launch, Sneaker Junkies and adidas Cornerstone Community will host in-store events across New England. All locations will feature live DJs and community festivities, with Providence serving clam chowder from local favorite Dune Brothers, and New Haven offering clam chowder from CT Clam Chowder Co.
The adidas x Sneaker Junkies “Clam Chowder” Gazelle, which appears to be limited to 800 pairs, retails for $130 will be available exclusively at Sneaker Junkies’ three New England locations and online at sneakerjunkiesusa.com on September 13th.
