The adidas Originals Napoli is a revival of a 1977 City Series classic, reissued with its archival DNA fully intact. Inspired by Naples and its deep-rooted terrace culture, the shoe keeps things unfussy — soft suede uppers, leather-accented 3-Stripes, a gum sole, and rich colourways that nod to their Italian roots without going overboard. Gold foil Napoli branding on the sidewall and Trefoil branding confirm its heritage credentials, while a pizza cutter hang tag adds a characterful finishing touch. Originally a size? exclusive when it returned in 2021, the Napoli strikes the balance between archival authenticity and everyday wearability.

The adidas Originals 'Anniversary City Series' reaches its final chapter, and there was only ever one city it could end with — Manchester, the home of size? itself. Unlike the founding City Series models of the '70s and '80s, the Manchester silhouette came to life at a specific and significant moment: the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the first time the city had hosted the event. Conceived by Gary Aspden, Chetcu Timike, and Jay Nalbach, the original was built on a Handball Spezial blueprint, featuring light blue leather uppers with red accents and tonal suede T-toes — colours drawn from the city's two major football clubs. Just 600 pairs were produced, making it one of the fastest concept-to-shelf turnarounds in adidas history. For 2025, size? honours that original creative intent by flipping the colour theory on its head. A sheeny red nylon upper now leads the design, contrasted by reflective 3M blue leather 3-Stripes and tonal suede T-toes — a reversal that speaks directly to Manchester's dual identity. Navy rubber outsoles anchor the build underfoot, while gold foil '1/2025' wordmarks etched across the heels confirm the rarity of the release. A fitting conclusion to a series that has travelled from Shanghai to Dublin, Liverpool, Glasgow, and back home — ending exactly where it was always meant to.

The 'Japan City Series' moves on from Sapporo to its next destination — Kyoto, Japan's self-proclaimed cultural capital. Enclosed by mountains and steeped in centuries of tradition, the city is renowned for its ancient temples, shrines, and a cultural depth that stretches far beyond its most visited landmarks. For size? and Billy's, it is Kyoto's quieter, more intimate cultural scenes that provide the creative backdrop — specifically its jazz café and tea cultivation cultures. size?'s interpretation of the Kyoto silhouette takes its cues from the warm, dimly lit atmosphere of the Rokudenashi café, drawing its colour palette directly from the establishment's signage and bar lighting. Mirroring the Tobacco template long associated with vintage leisure design of the 1970s, the shoe is built around a brown suede upper with contrast leather 3-Stripes and heel tabs that echo the rich, amber tones of the café's interior — a considered and atmospheric tribute to a city where tradition and understated cool have always coexisted.