Adidas Originals
Firebird Adicolor Jean Relaxed Fit
CA$130.00CAD
In Stock
The Firebird Adicolor Jean from adidas Originals is a relaxed-fit, mid-rise jean crafted from non-stretch, heavyweight 100% cotton denim. It features a classic five-pocket design with contrast topstitching and the signature adidas three-stripe detailing along the outer leg seams. Designed as part of the Adicolor collection, this authentic yet modern piece offers a loose, wide-leg silhouette suitable for casual wear.
- Material
- Non-stretch, heavyweight 100% cotton denim
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, heritage, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Navy/Midnight Blue
Size
2830323436
Specifications
Relaxed wide-leg jeans from the adidas Originals Adicolor collection, crafted from non-stretch heavyweight cotton denim with a mid rise.
5-pocket design, mid rise, relaxed wide-leg fit, heavyweight cotton denim
- Material
- Non-stretch, heavyweight 100% cotton denim
- Style
- casual, heritage, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Adicolor collection
- Non-stretch heavyweight cotton denim
- 5-pocket design
- Mid rise
- Relaxed wide-leg fit
- 100% cotton
Product Insights
The Adidas Originals Firebird Adicolor Jean relaxed fit is a direct descendant of the 1967 Beckenbauer tracksuit, reimagined in heavyweight 100% cotton denim with a flared silhouette and full-length three-stripe tape. Its wide-leg cut creates a chimney effect for airflow, improving comfort during break-in, which softens the jeans after 30–90 wears and yields high-contrast fades. Raw denim behavior means non-stretch stiffness, unbound indigo transfer to light surfaces for months, and a care regimen of cold washing every 5–10 wears after an initial pre-wash. Priced between Levi's STF and selvedge, the premium goes to the Firebird design and wide-leg cut, with a matching denim track top available. The tradeoff: iconic style and personalized fading versus the commitment to raw denim maintenance and dye bleeding.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Direct descendant of the 1967 Beckenbauer tracksuit, with flared silhouette and heavy cotton denim.
- Ventilation
- Wide-leg shape creates a chimney effect for airflow, improving comfort in warm weather.
- Break-in
- Jeans soften after 30–90 wears; wide-leg cut aids airflow during break-in.
- Fade
- Heavyweight denim yields high-contrast, personalized fades and stack creases over time.
- Denim care
- Pre-wash twice; then wash every 5–10 wears in cold water for optimal fades.
- Dye transfer
- Unbound indigo dye transfers to light surfaces for months; friction and moisture worsen transfer.
- Wash strategy
- Wash cold after 5-10 wears; dry-rub test shows initial bleeding risk.
- Price positioning
- Priced between Levi's STF and selvedge; premium goes to Firebird design and wide-leg cut.
- Denim performance
- Non-stretch 100% cotton denim behaves like raw: stiff, fades, and bleeds indigo.
- Matching set
- Matching denim Firebird track top available with identical three-stripe taping.
- Material shift
- Heavyweight 100% cotton denim replaces original nylon tricot for a textured, aging character.
- Side stripe
- Full-length, contrasting three-stripe tape runs from hip to hem on the outer leg.
- Wide-leg fit
- Athletic flared silhouette with relaxed wide-leg cut in heavyweight non-stretch cotton denim.
- Set coordination
- Matching denim Firebird track top with identical three-stripe tape is available for a coordinated set.
- Stripe care
- The light side stripe is susceptible to indigo dye transfer, requiring cold-water washing and limited cycles.
Product record
- Title
- Firebird Adicolor Jean Relaxed Fit
- Brand
- Adidas Originals
- Price
- 130 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Living with dark indigo denim: bleeding and care
- Rubbing a small, pre-washed section of the denim vigorously on a white fabric for one minute reveals how much dye will crock in daily wear; if the transfer is heavy, washing the jeans a second time before wearing dramatically reduces, and can even eliminate, the crocking risk.
- Washing in cold water (≤30°C) reduces dye leaching by up to 90% compared to hot water, so skipping the warm cycle is the single most effective way to keep the navy color deep and prevent bleeding onto other garments.
- Most denim experts advise washing after 5–10 wears rather than after every use; less frequent washing preserves the indigo saturation and prevents premature fiber breakdown, so airing out the jeans and spot cleaning between washes keep the Navy/Midnight Blue hue intact longer.
- It may take at least two or three wash cycles for the excess surface dye to rinse away and the bleeding to subside; until then, the jeans remain in a high-transfer state, so treat the first few wears as a break-in period where caution with light surfaces is essential.
- Up to 60% of the indigo dye remains physically unbound on the cotton surface rather than chemically bonded, which means these jeans will continue to bleed dye even after multiple washes — the color will always be active, so light furniture and white sneakers are at risk for the life of the jean.
- Moisture speeds up indigo dye transfer significantly, so getting these jeans wet while wearing them — from rain, spills, or sweat — will increase the chance of staining light-colored seats or other clothing almost immediately.
How the relaxed wide-leg fit actually wears
- Listed as 'Flared' under shape on its Zalando product page, the Firebird Adicolor Jean widens from knee to hem, making it a true wide-leg cut rather than the 'straight' fit sometimes assigned in catalog metadata — this flare is a direct carryover from the original Firebird track pant's athletic silhouette.
- Billed as a denim version of the adidas Firebird track pant, this jean adopts the track suit's iconic wide-leg, sport-inspired silhouette; the product description explicitly frames it as the same silhouette that's 'been on the shoulders of hip-hop stars' now executed in denim, signaling a statement cut that diverges from classic straight jeans.
Price compared to other heavyweight denim jeans
- At roughly $93 USD at current exchange, the jean sits above entry-level Levi's 501 Shrink-to-Fit ($55–80) and well below selvedge Levi's ($110–150), positioning it as a mid-tier option where the premium goes toward design heritage and a relaxed wide-leg cut rather than a selvedge detail.
- Most heavyweight cotton jeans favor straight or tapered legs, but the Firebird jean's relaxed, wide-leg fit aligns with a broader fashion move toward baggier, 1990s-inspired silhouettes, giving it a directional edge that helps justify its price against more conservative raw-denim cuts.
How the Firebird tracksuit inspires this jean
- The Firebird name directly references adidas’ first apparel piece: the 1967 Beckenbauer tracksuit, a garment that migrated from the soccer field to become the uniform of hip-hop, gabber, and casuals over five decades, making the jean a wearable link to a cross-subcultural style lineage that predates most denim trends.
- Exchanging the original nylon tricot for heavyweight non-stretch cotton denim grafts workwear’s break-in personality onto the Firebird silhouette, so the jean develops personalized fades and creases over time—a sharp departure from the uniform synthetic sheen of the 1970s tracksuit.
- The jeans were released alongside a matching denim Firebird track top featuring the same three-stripe execution and Trefoil embroidery, reviving the original matched-set tradition in indigo—wearing them together completes the silhouette shift from gymnasium to street-level design language.
Heavyweight non-stretch denim: break-in and aging
- Heavyweight cotton's density can retain body heat, but the relaxed wide-leg cut creates a chimney effect that allows air to circulate, making this jean more wearable in mild to warm weather than a skinny or tapered heavyweight — the mid rise and generous seat also reduce cling and sweat buildup for all-day comfort.
- Because heavyweight denim resists flexing initially, the jeans will break in unevenly: the seat, lap, and inner thighs will soften and fade within a couple of months, while the lower legs and outer panels stay darker and more structured, resulting in a natural two-tone patina that highlights the relaxed drape without losing the jeans' architectural shape.
- Denim above 13 ounces forms sharper, more defined creases than lighter fabrics, so this heavyweight 100% cotton jean will develop high-contrast whiskers, honeycombs, and stacks that personalize the relaxed wide-leg silhouette — the extra leg volume amplifies stack fades and lets whiskering set without binding during movement.
- The boardy, structured feel out of the box comes from starch added during weaving — it releases through 30–90 wears of normal movement, gradually shifting the jean from a rigid, shape-holding state into a softer, more draped garment that retains its relaxed wide-leg outline but gains comfort at the waist, seat, and knees.
- The 'color will bleed' warning indicates surface-bonded indigo rather than core-dyed fibers, meaning friction from daily habits — phone pockets, sitting, walking stride — will erode the dye layer unevenly to create a wearer-specific fade pattern that tells the story of how the jean was lived in, with high-movement zones lightening while low-friction areas stay deep navy.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of dark indigo relaxed-fit jeans worn by a model; visible features include high waist with metal button, front pockets, contrast copper stitching, and a narrow light-colored side stripe along the outer leg seams.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, straight-leg jeans viewed from the front with a roomy thigh and a wide leg opening that falls over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.59 (high) - Denim color and finishDark indigo denim with an even, non-distressed finish and low visible texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.47 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with a centered metal top button and belt loops; button is metallic and slightly reflective.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high) - Front pocketsTwo curved front pockets with visible pocket openings and a small coin pocket partly visible at the right front.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.41 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.41 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Contrast stitchingCopper-colored topstitching around pockets, fly, and seams visible against the dark denim.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Side stripeA narrow light-colored stripe runs along the outer seam of each leg from waist toward the hem.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.46 · w 0.04 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.46 · w 0.04 · h 0.46 (high) - Hem and drapeLeg hems extend over the shoes and show a slight break with soft drape and minor folding at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.88 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a male model standing against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and full-body centered composition.
- Model stylingMale model wearing the jeans with hands in pockets, paired with a short-sleeve light-colored T-shirt and brown shoes; model occupies the central vertical axis.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray or off-white seamless studio background with no visible props or text.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting producing minimal hard shadows and even exposure across the garment.
- Image crop and qualityFull-body vertical crop centered on the model; image is high resolution with clear detail.
Colors
dark indigo· main denimoff-white· side stripe#F0F0F0copper stitching· stitchingantique brass· waist button- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, straight-leg jeans viewed from the front with a roomy thigh and a wide leg opening that falls over the shoes.
- 02
Product
Relaxed straight-leg dark indigo denim jeans shown on a model from mid-waist to shoes, featuring three vertical light-gray side stripes along the outer seam, orange contrast topstitching, visible five-pocket construction with rivets and waistband button.
- Silhouette and viewLower-body view of relaxed straight-leg jeans worn by a model; image shows front and left-side of the trousers from mid-waist down to the shoes with a slight break at the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.74 · h 0.90 (high) - Material and finishDark indigo denim with visible denim weave texture and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.58 · h 0.75 (high) - Side stripe detailThree parallel vertical light-gray woven stripes run along the full outer seam of the left leg from hip to hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.74 (high) - TopstitchingContrasting orange topstitching visible around the fly, waistband, pocket openings and along some seams.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Pocket and rivet detailFront five-pocket styling visible with a coin pocket and metal rivets at pocket corners; rivets appear metallic and reflective.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Waistband closureWaistband with belt loops and a visible metal top button at center front above the fly.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium) - Hem and fit at shoesHem falls over the shoes with a small amount of fabric pooling at the foot, indicating a longer relaxed length.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Visible model hand and ringsModel's left hand rests along the left thigh with two rings visible on fingers touching the outer seam near the stripes.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light-gray/white background showing the model from mid-waist down; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; brown suede shoes worn by the model act as props.
- Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a seamless light-gray to white background, producing soft shadows under the shoes.
- Prop shoesModel wears brown suede slip-on shoes that are visible under the jeans; shoes are part of the styled shot, not product packaging.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionVertical crop centered on the lower torso and legs of the model; image is slightly right-weighted so more of the left outer-leg stripe is visible.
Colors
dark indigo· main denim#1D1D32light gray· side stripesorange contrast stitching· topstitchingmetallic gold· metal rivets and button- Silhouette and viewLower-body view of relaxed straight-leg jeans worn by a model; image shows front and left-side of the trousers from mid-waist down to the shoes with a slight break at the hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of dark indigo relaxed-fit jeans showing back patch pockets with contrast stitching and vertical three-stripe tape along outer seams of both legs.
- Rear patch pocketsTwo square rear patch pockets positioned on the seat with visible single-line contrast stitching in an orange/tan thread following the pocket perimeter and an additional diagonal stitch detail on the lower outer corner of each pocket.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband and center back seamVisible waistband across the top of the rear with a center back seam and topstitching in the same orange/tan thread.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Side stripe tapeVertical triple-stripe tape runs along the outer side seam of each leg from hip toward hem; the tape appears as three parallel light-colored (white/gray) stripes with a darker narrow outline.
2 regions
x 0.77 · y 0.15 · w 0.16 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.62 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (medium) - Leg shape and fitRelaxed straight legs with a loose, slightly wide drape through the thigh and straight fall to the hem; subtle creasing and shadowing indicate soft denim drape.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Hem and topstitchFolded hem with visible orange/tan topstitching around the bottom edge of the legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.88 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Denim texture and colorDark indigo denim with a subtle twill texture visible in lit areas and mild vertical color variation from the weave.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jeans against a plain light gray/white background with even soft lighting; lower legs and brown shoes visible, image cropped above the waist and below the ankles.
- Shot compositionRear-facing three-quarter crop of a model photographed from mid-back to feet, centered in frame with the jeans occupying most of the image vertical space.
- BackgroundSmooth uniform light gray to white studio background without texture or props.
- Model hand and shirtModel's right hand rests at the side and a portion of a white shirt is visible above the waistband; both are partially cropped by the image top.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Footwear visibleBrown low-profile shoes are visible peeking under the hem of the jeans at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.94 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows defining leg contours and minimal specular highlights.
Colors
dark indigo· denim body#1C1C31orange/tan stitching· topstitchingwhite / light gray stripes· side stripe tape#EDEDED- Rear patch pocketsTwo square rear patch pockets positioned on the seat with visible single-line contrast stitching in an orange/tan thread following the pocket perimeter and an additional diagonal stitch detail on the lower outer corner of each pocket.
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Q&A
3 answered- What are the exact waist and inseam measurements for each size (28-36)?
- For sizes 28-36, approximate waist and inseam measurements based on a similar adidas Firebird jean size chart are: size 28: waist 28", inseam 29.75"; size 30: waist 30", inseam 30.5"; size 32: waist 31.5-32.5", inseam 32"; size 34: waist 34-35.5", inseam 32"; size 36: waist 36-37.5", inseam 32.5" [1]. Another source lists an inseam of 81 cm (approx. 31.9") for all sizes 28-38 [2]. Note that these are body measurement guides, not garment measurements, and actual fit may vary.
- Does the color 'Navy/Midnight Blue' appear true to the product photos, and is it a uniform wash or does it have fading/whiskering?
- We don't have product images to confirm the exact shade. The listing describes the color as 'Navy/Midnight Blue' and similar models (like the 'medium blue denim' version) feature a medium wash with light 3-stripe branding and no heavy fading or whiskering [1]. However, the actual appearance may differ, so we recommend checking customer photos if available.
- How does the non-stretch denim break in over time—does it soften significantly or retain stiffness?
- 100% cotton non-stretch denim typically softens with wear but retains its structure. While this specific jean is made from heavyweight cotton denim, we don't have customer reviews on break-in. Generally, such denim becomes more comfortable over time but won't become stretchy.