6 Times Aldo Ripped Off Adidas

Short on cash and self respect? Aldo has you.

Sep 07, 2016
Aldo Yeezy
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Aldo Yeezy
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If you’re a fan of sneakers, you’ve probably noticed a spot called Aldo in your local mall over the years. They may specialize in women’s shoes and handbags, but they also carry men’s styles–many of which will look very familiar if you’re up on what’s hot at the moment. While a brand like Skechers goes for more literal reproduction, Aldo takes a more “inspired by” approach when ripping off shoe designs. Still shameless? Absolutely. Take a look at some of the worst examples below. 

Aldo Oladonia / adidas ZX Flux ADV Asym

Aldo adidas

Aldo Price: $110

adidas Price: $110

Where a brand like Skechers at least offers a cheaper alternative to the real thing, Aldo simply brings a worse version for the same price. 

Aldo Derik / adidas Tubular Defiant

Aldo adidas

Aldo Price: $110

adidas Price: $110

Nike and adidas may never collaborate, but thanks to shameless brands like Aldo, we finally have the Tubular Huarache we’ve all been waiting for.

Aldo Alalisien / adidas Yeezy Boost 750

Yeezy Aldo Comparison

Aldo Price: $125

adidas Resale Price: $1,909

Despite being designed with style as its primary function, Kanye’s adidas line deserves props for including actual tech in its sneakers. If you’re someone who prefers neither tech nor style, there’s the Aldo Alalisien.

Aldo Cartyville / adidas ZX Flux Slip On

Aldo aididas

Aldo Price: $90

adidas Price: $90

It’s hard to keep track of all the variations of adidas Tubular , ZX Flux, and Qasa lines, so Aldo just kind of threw them all together for this inspired-by model.

Aldo Pryven / adidas Tubular Radial

Aldo adidas

Price: $90

adidas Price: $110

Adidas Tubular toolings each have unique sclupted details. Aldo, on the other hand, has gone with more of a “blob shape” like Nike’s Roshe line. 

Aldo Agrilawien / adidas Y-3 Qasa High

Aldo Y 3

Aldo Price: $100

adidas Price: $400

The Huarache influence is back, once again answering the question of what to do when both adidas and Nike are trending—rip both of them off at once.

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