From Athens with love
The unique version of the Forum pays homage to the team’s numerous titles as well as European basketball heritage as a whole with various details and hidden messages that go beyond the shoes’ mere color schemes.
BSTN’s European Basketball Heritage Series is a celebration of the unique local cultures and a humble tribute to those, who were essential in creating them. The first of two limited-edition versions of the adidas Forum is dedicated to one of the absolute powerhouses in European basketball history: Panathinaikos B.C., arguably the most decorated team in Europe and a record six-time EuroLeague champion. and Jugoplastika Split, the only team to ever win Europe’s premier competition three years in a row.
"A PAO game, especially a rivalry game, is an atmosphere unlike any other. That’s why you do everything you can to prepare and be ready for these matchups."
– Dimitris DiamantidisEmbroidered with six stars, representing the team’s six EuroLeague titles, the adidas x BSTN Forum ‘84 Low is dedicated to PAO’s time as the kings of Europe and the heights the club and its fans aspire to reach again. The lowtop combines premium suede with the iconic green of Panathinaikos and also adds subtle hints at the team’s rich history by including marble elements on the outsole.
VIEW PRODUCTThe sneaker collab releases alongside two limited-edition coffee-table books, featuring conversations with people who embody their team, its history, and the culture that makes it unique alongside the campaign imagery. The PAO book includes exclusive interviews with Frankie Alvertis, Dimitris Diamantidis, Dominique Wilkins, Dejan Bodiroga and many more!
VIEW PRODUCTThe unique version of the Forum pays homage to the team’s numerous titles as well as European basketball heritage as a whole with various details and hidden messages that go beyond the shoes’ mere color schemes.