Released in 1973, the adidas Country was – at the time – a cutting edge trail running shoe. Some forty years later the world of off-road running has progressed somewhat but the Country lives on as a fashion silhouette thanks to a dedicated following in Japan. From the first French-made pairs to modern-day retro's – the Country has always garnered attention from our Asia-Pacific friends.

Mostly closely associated with the Country is the white and green colourway, accented by a gum outsole. This same colour was the choice of Axel Foley – Eddie Murphy's character in the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop.