Y-3
Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men
CA$500.00CAD
In Stock
The Y-3 Nizzastar Hi is a men's high-top sneaker designed for casual wear and everyday walking, combining an adidas Superstar-inspired shell toe with the Y-3 Nizza silhouette. It features a black suede upper, fabric lining, metal eyelets with flat laces, a rear zip closure with Yohji Yamamoto signature, and a cushioned foam footbed with branded leather topcover. The shoe has a non-skid rubber outsole, includes an additional pair of laces, and is identified by model number KJ0373.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper; fabric lining; branded leather topcover; non-skid rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- minimalist, streetwear, experimental, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Y-3 high-top sneaker hybrid combining adidas Superstar and Nizza design cues with an ultra-minimalist suede build.
Genuine suede upper, fabric lining, Yohji Yamamoto signature on the stiffener, zip closure at the stiffener, cushioned foam footbed with branded leather topcover, non-skid rubber outsole, additional pair of laces included.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper; fabric lining; branded leather topcover; non-skid rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- leather, rubber
- Style
- minimalist, streetwear, experimental, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- High-top sneaker silhouette
- Hybrid design merging adidas Superstar and Y-3 Nizza models
- Genuine suede upper
- Fabric lining
- Yohji Yamamoto signature on the stiffener
- Zip closure at the stiffener
- Cushioned foam footbed
- Branded leather topcover on footbed
- Non-skid rubber outer sole
- Additional pair of laces included
- Model number KJ0373
- Ultra-minimalist design
- Y-3 collaboration with Yohji Yamamoto
- Lace-up construction
Product Insights
A Y-3 hybrid of the adidas Superstar and Nizza, built as an ultra-minimalist high-top. True high-top with an ankle collar that rises above the ankle. The rear heel zip is a functional easy-entry feature, not just decoration. Reported to run true to size, with wider feet advised to go up half a size. Whole sizes only from US 7 to 12, with the run bracketing at 7 and 12. The nap will change with wear, creating darker and lighter areas rather than staying uniform.
Verified claims
- design_lineage
- A Y-3 hybrid of the adidas Superstar and Nizza, built as an ultra-minimalist high-top.
- silhouette
- True high-top with an ankle collar that rises above the ankle.
- upper
- Genuine suede upper with a napped, matte black finish.
- suede_aging
- The nap will change with wear, creating darker and lighter areas rather than staying uniform.
- suede_care
- Regular brushing with a soft dry brush is the first line of suede maintenance.
- suede_warnings
- Avoid peroxide-based stain removers, bicarbonate of soda and pigmented renovators on this suede.
- wet_suede
- If the suede gets wet, blot rather than rub and let it dry naturally away from direct heat.
- colour_changes
- Black is forgiving day to day, but sunlight and use can still lighten it unevenly.
- footbed
- Cushioned foam footbed with a branded leather topcover and textile lining.
- rear_zipper
- The rear heel zip is a functional easy-entry feature, not just decoration.
- shell_toe
- Textured rubber shell toe cap, borrowed from the adidas Superstar.
- outsole
- Non-skid rubber outer sole for grip and everyday traction.
- fit
- Reported to run true to size, with wider feet advised to go up half a size.
- midfoot_width
- Medium width with a slightly snug midfoot, though some buyers find it runs slightly narrow.
- break_in
- The stiff suede heel counter may need about 1–2 weeks to stop rubbing.
- sizing
- Whole sizes only from US 7 to 12, with the run bracketing at 7 and 12.
- colorway
- Black is the only colourway represented in the supplied records.
- styling
- A low-key, avant-garde black-on-black high-top with subtle Y-3 branding.
- extras
- An additional pair of laces is included.
Product record
- Title
- Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Y-3
- Price
- 500 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 18 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men: Choose this if you are seeking a distinctive, ultra-minimalist high-top sneaker that merges the iconic Superstar and Nizza models. This design features a genuine suede upper and textile lining, complemented by a unique zip closure and Yohji Yamamoto signature detailing. Note that the visible texture of the suede upper may exhibit nap variation.[1,2,3,4] | Adios Pro 4 Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want Y-3's avant-garde take on adidas' marathon racing shoe, pairing an updated, lighter and significantly softer Lightstrike Pro midsole with carbon-infused Energyrods instead of a stiff carbon plate, plus a breathable mesh upper and Continental rubber outsole that reviewers found extremely grippy even on slick and potentially icy spots. Reviewers describe a snug racing fit with a very narrow arch and no wide version, and the shoe runs small with a suggestion to go half a size up, so it suits runners who want a performance-oriented feel at fast paces. One reviewer found the foam feels unstable and the shoe is not particularly comfortable at paces slower than marathon pace, and one runner reported a black big toenail after a 13 mile run, so fit and pace matter for this choice.[5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12] | Field Contrasting Stripes Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want one slim leather sneaker that works across settings: reviewers describe it as equally dressy and sporty, pairing with everything from tailored trousers to joggers, jeans, or track pants. It's a low-profile, soccer-inspired shoe with a leather and suede upper, traditional tongue flap, cushioned foam footbed with a branded leather topcover, and a rubber outsole with mini cleats that the seller says improves traction. An additional pair of laces is included.[13,14,15,16,17,18] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side profile of a high-top sneaker with a black suede upper, metal eyelets and flat black laces, a textured rubber shell toe, a stitched low rubber sole, and a rear zipper with a metallic pull.
- Overall silhouetteHigh-top sneaker shown in right-side profile with a straight sole line and a tall ankle collar that rises above the ankle.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.64 (high) - Upper materialUpper appears to be black suede with a slightly napped, textured surface visible across the quarter and ankle panels.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsHorizontal row of metal eyelets with black flat laces threaded through; eyelets are round and metallic in finish.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high) - Shell toeRounded rubber shell toe cap at the front with vertical seam/ribbed texture running from top toward the sole.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.25 (high) - Sole constructionLow-profile rubber sole with visible stitching connecting sole to upper and a textured strip at the toe edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.87 · h 0.14 (high) - Rear zipperShort vertical metal zipper located at the rear of the ankle collar with a silver metallic pull tab visible above the heel.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel patchSmall rectangular rubber heel patch at the base of the heel with an embossed mark or logo that is not legible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.76 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light grey background showing the sneaker centered in frame in a side profile. Soft diffuse lighting with a faint shadow beneath the sole; image is high resolution and cropped to show the full shoe with some space around it.
- Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally and displayed in right-side profile on a plain light grey background with even spacing around the product.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a subtle shadow directly beneath the sole indicating a flat supporting surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail and no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
matte black· upper (suede)black rubber· rubber sole and shell toemetallic silver· metal eyelets and zipper pull- Overall silhouetteHigh-top sneaker shown in right-side profile with a straight sole line and a tall ankle collar that rises above the ankle.
- 02
Product
A pair of black high-top lace-up sneakers with a textured suede upper, ribbed rubber shell toe caps, metal eyelets, and visible Y3 branding on the tongues. The shoes are shown from a front three-quarter angle with both shoes fully visible.
- Overall shapeHigh-top sneaker silhouette with a straight ankle collar and a slightly tapered forefoot visible from a front three-quarter perspective.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.44 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Upper materialNap suede or suede-like textured upper covering the vamp, quarters, and ankle; surface appears matte with visible nap variation.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.84 · h 0.40 (high) - Toe capRounded rubber shell toe cap with multiple vertical ribbed segments running from front to near the vamp seam; toe cap has a slightly glossier finish than the suede upper.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.71 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.68 · w 0.39 · h 0.20 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsBlack flat laces threaded through metal round eyelets set in two parallel rows; laces run straight across the vamp and up the ankle.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.74 · h 0.36 (high) - Tongue branding right shoe“Y3”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.28 · w 0.17 · h 0.15 (high) - Tongue branding left shoe (partial)“Y”Partial
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.27 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - Sole appearanceLow-profile outsole with minimal visible tread from this angle; sole appears covered or finished in a matching dark color.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.79 · w 0.78 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing both shoes on a light gray seamless background with soft shadows beneath; image is well lit and centered with slight perspective so right shoe appears nearer.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background filling the frame.
- CompositionPair of shoes positioned side by side on a flat surface, photographed from a low front three-quarter angle so the outer sides and fronts of both shoes are visible.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse studio lighting with subtle soft shadows beneath and slightly behind the shoes, indicating light from above and front.
Colors
black suede· suede uppergloss black· rubber toe capmuted silver· eyelets- Overall shapeHigh-top sneaker silhouette with a straight ankle collar and a slightly tapered forefoot visible from a front three-quarter perspective.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of black suede high-top sneakers showing vertical back zippers and rubber heel patches with a cursive signature panel.
- Overall silhouettePair of high-top sneakers shown from the rear, both shoes standing on a flat surface with heels forward; uppers rise above the ankle and taper slightly inward at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (medium) - Upper materialNapped suede texture visible across the entire upper, showing short nap and uneven light reflection typical of suede.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.35 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Back zipperExposed vertical metal zipper centered on the rear seam of each shoe, zipper tape sewn into the suede upper; zipper pull visible at the top.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - Zipper text on pull“Y3”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.19 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (high) - Heel patchRectangular rubber heel patch applied to the outer rear of each sole with a cursive signature-style mark printed or embossed on it; patch contrasts subtly with the sole.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.68 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Sole and midsoleLow-profile vulcanized-style sole in the same dark color as the heel patch, continuous with the upper without visible separate midsole color band.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high) - Lacing detail (rear-visible)Eyelets and portion of lacing visible on the inner sides of each shoe, appearing as dark round metal eyelets set into the suede.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath shoes; cropped composition focuses on rear and heel details.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray seamless backdrop with a soft cast shadow under the shoes indicating directional studio lighting from above-left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot framingShoes centered in frame, lower halves and heels closest to camera; top edges of uppers visible but not the full interior of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on suede texture and metal zippers with even, neutral color rendering and no visible compression artifacts.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.35 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high)
Colors
matte black suede· upper (suede)polished silver· back zipperdark charcoal gray· heel patch and sole- Overall silhouettePair of high-top sneakers shown from the rear, both shoes standing on a flat surface with heels forward; uppers rise above the ankle and taper slightly inward at the top edge.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4680362 | Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men - Black - 7 | CA$500.00 | Yes |
| 4680363 | Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men - Black - 8 | CA$500.00 | Yes |
| 4680364 | Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men - Black - 9 | CA$500.00 | Yes |
| 4680365 | Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men - Black - 10 | CA$500.00 | Yes |
| 4680366 | Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men - Black - 11 | CA$500.00 | Yes |
| 4680367 | Nizzastar Hi Sneakers Men - Black - 12 | CA$500.00 | Yes |