Y-3
Superstar 3g Sneakers Men
The Y-3 Superstar 3G is a men's low-top sneaker from the adidas and Yohji Yamamoto collaboration, built on the classic Superstar silhouette for casual everyday and streetwear use. It has a smooth leather upper with suede eyestay and heel collar overlays, three stitched side stripes, a ribbed rubber shell toe, fabric and leather lining, a cushioned foam footbed with branded leather topcover, and a low-profile non-skid rubber outsole with chevron/herringbone tread. Flat woven laces run through metal-reinforced eyelets, an extra pair of laces is included, and the model number is KI4456.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper; rubber toe; fabric and leather lining; rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- streetwear, sporty, classic, modern, experimental, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Men's Y-3 update of the iconic adidas Superstar sneaker, featuring a supple leather upper and seamless rubber shell toe.
Genuine leather upper, rubber shell toe, fabric and leather lining, cushioned foam footbed with branded leather topcover, non-skid rubber outer sole, additional pair of laces included.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper; rubber toe; fabric and leather lining; rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- streetwear, sporty, classic, modern, experimental, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- supple genuine leather upper
- iconic rubber shell toe
- rubber shell toe flows seamlessly into the outsole
- fabric and leather lining
- cushioned foam footbed
- branded leather topcover on footbed
- non-skid rubber outer sole
- additional pair of laces included
- lace-up design with spare laces
- Y-3 x adidas collaboration
- Yohji Yamamoto design
- contemporary update of the adidas Superstar silhouette
- model number KI4456
- low-key avant-garde aesthetic
- technical performance meets sporty style
- men's-specific style
Product Insights
Y-3's contemporary take on the adidas Superstar, model KI4456, in a men's low-top 480 CAD Rubber shell toe flows seamlessly into the outsole as one continuous form Runs true to size, with no need to size down from a standard Superstar Cushioned foam footbed with branded leather topcover is reportedly non-removable Several years of regular wear with rotation and basic care; moulded soles limit resoling
Verified claims
- product_identity
- Y-3's contemporary take on the adidas Superstar, model KI4456, in a men's low-top
- materials
- Leather upper, textile-and-leather lining, leather insole and rubber outsole
- construction
- Smooth leather upper mixed with suede eyestay and heel-collar panels, plus a rubber shell toe
- fit
- Runs true to size, with no need to size down from a standard Superstar
- fit
- Wide feet or a roomier preference may call for a half size up
- sizing
- Sizes 7 through 12 in whole sizes only, with no smaller or larger variants
- pricing
- Every size from 7 to 12 is listed at the same 480 CAD
- color
- Offered only in Black across the size run
- construction
- Rubber shell toe flows seamlessly into the outsole as one continuous form
- construction
- Slimmer, tapered outsole replaces the original Superstar's thick sole
- comfort
- Cushioned foam footbed with branded leather topcover is reportedly non-removable
- comfort
- Mixed leather-and-textile lining and padded collar support all-day wear
- fit
- Lace-up closure with metal-reinforced eyelets provides adjustable, locked-in forefoot fit
- material_behavior
- Leather is breathable and gradually conforms to the foot with wear
- care
- Wipe leather with a damp cloth, avoid soaking, condition it, and brush suede after drying
- care
- Clean the rubber sole with mild soap and water; air dry in shade and avoid heat
- durability
- Several years of regular wear with rotation and basic care; moulded soles limit resoling
- styling
- Monochromatic black design works with tailored and casual outfits
- branding
- Y-3 branding appears on tongue, heel counter and leather footbed topcover
- comparison
- Distinguished from standard Superstar and earlier Y-3 releases by shell-toe treatment and detailing
- inclusions
- Additional pair of laces included
Product record
- Title
- Superstar 3g Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Y-3
- Price
- 480 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 23 sourcesUses
All-Day City Wear, Office to Weekend
The Y-3 Superstar 3g sneakers suit both work and weekend strolls around the city, with a padded collar that cushions the ankle for all-day wear. The low-cut, lace-up design pairs with everything from tailored trousers and slim black pants to wide chinos and an oversized hoodie. One customer reviewer reports the shoes feel very soft and comfortable.[1,5,6]
Stable, grippy everyday city walking
A low-top sneaker for getting around the city on foot: the treaded rubber sole is described as delivering grip and durable traction, with sturdy rubber providing stability on city asphalt. The lace-up closure and padded collar add an adjustable, secure fit at the ankle, making it suitable for workdays and weekend strolls alike.[4,5,6,7]
Adjustable, locked-in fit from day to night
These low-top Y-3 Superstar 3g sneakers use a lace-up closure for an adjustable, secure fit through the forefoot, with a padded collar cushioning the ankle for all-day wear. The look stays sharp as your day shifts from office hours to after-hours, pairing with everything from tailored trousers to cropped denim.[5]
Soft-lined comfort for all-day wear
Y-3 designed these Superstar 3G sneakers with a soft interior: the sock liner combines smooth leather and textile for a gentle feel underfoot, while buffed leather and suede lining caress the foot. That comfortable interior supports wearing them throughout the day, from office hours to after-hours plans.[4,5]
From the office to after-hours outfits
These designer sneakers are styled for days that move from the office to after-hours, pairing with everything from tailored trousers to cropped denim. The monochromatic black version is described as working with slim black pants and a long coat or with wide chinos and an oversized hoodie, from work to weekend city strolls. Padded collar and leather-suede lining are cited for all-day wear.[5,6]
Everyday sneakers with a leather upper that molds to your foot
The Y-3 Superstar 3g sneakers feature a leather upper that keeps its shape while gradually adapting to your foot as you wear them in. That break-in quality makes them a fit for regular everyday wear, from city walking to casual outings.[6]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Superstar 3g Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a contemporary, stripped-back take on the iconic Superstar silhouette, with a supple leather upper, ribbed rubber shell toe that flows into a slimmer tapered outsole, and a refined Y-3 design that works from the office to after-hours. It suits wearers seeking a low-top with a locked-in lace-up fit, cushioned foam footbed with a leather topcover, padded collar, and rubber sole with grip and stability on city asphalt. One reviewer who wears size 42.5 in adidas found it true to size and very soft and comfortable, but sizing down to 42 based on another review that said it runs large left their feet somewhat tight; note the mixed leather and suede construction also calls for careful cleaning, avoiding soaked leather and heat when drying.[1,2,3,4,5,6,8] | +f50 Tunit Beast Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a bold anniversary sneaker from Y-3's 20th-anniversary +F50 Tunit Beast collection, with four colourways each featuring a beast-head graphic (silver wolf, yellow tiger, blue dragon, red eagle), an all-over printed synthetic upper with leather details, a velcro-assisted shroud over the laces, and a cushioned foam footbed plus a spare pair of laces. It suits casual, street-oriented wear thanks to its retooled studs, which are tailored to indoor soccer and less aggressive than the 2006 cleat originals. Note that it still has a molded cleat-style studded sole rather than a conventional flat sneaker bottom, with off-pitch wear described as seemingly enabled, and sizes are listed from 7 to 12.[9,10,11,12,13,14,15] | Adios Pro 4 Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a race-day running shoe above all else, reworked with Y-3's avant-garde styling like painted Three Stripes and signature Yohji Yamamoto detailing at the heel. It pairs a plush, bouncy Lightstrike Pro foam midsole with carbon-infused energy rods (no full-length carbon plate) for a propulsive ride, plus a Continental rubber outsole reviewers found extremely grippy even on slick, potentially icy spots. Be aware reviewers describe a snug racing fit with a very narrow arch, no wide version, and sizing that runs small (some suggest half a size up), and one reviewer found the foam unstable and uncomfortable at paces slower than marathon pace.[16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Left-side profile of a low-top sneaker showing a smooth leather upper with three stitched stripe panels, suede lace eyestay and heel collar, a rounded ribbed rubber shell toe, and a low rubber midsole/outsole.
- View and orientationFull left-side profile of a single low-top sneaker, shoe centered horizontally and placed on a flat surface, showing outer lateral side from heel to toe.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (high) - Upper materialSmooth leather upper covering most of the lateral side with visible stitching lines and punched ventilation holes in stripe panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Three stripe panelsThree diagonal stitched stripe panels on the midfoot created by raised stitched seams and rows of small perforations along at least two stripes.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Suede eyestay and heel collarSuede material runs along the eyestay from toe toward collar and forms a suede heel collar panel above the leather heel.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - LacingFlat laces threaded through metal-reinforced eyelets; top eyelets visible along the eyestay.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Shell toeRounded rubber shell-toe cap with vertical ribbed lines wrapping over the toe and extending slightly onto the sole.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Midsole and outsoleLow-profile rubber midsole and outsole in the same dark tone as the toe cap, continuing the silhouette into a thin flat sole.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Heel markingFaint embossed or printed script-like marking on the lateral heel area, low contrast and hard to read.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.56 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible single and double rows of tonal stitching outlining panels and connecting stripe panels to the upper.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.44 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the shoe.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray background with the shoe placed on a flat surface producing a soft shadow under the sole.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from above and slightly front-left producing gentle highlights on the leather and minimal specular glare.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution studio image with the shoe fully in focus and no visible motion blur.
Colors
black· leather uppermatte black· suede eyestay and heel collardark charcoal· rubber shell toe and sole- View and orientationFull left-side profile of a single low-top sneaker, shoe centered horizontally and placed on a flat surface, showing outer lateral side from heel to toe.
- 02
Product
Pair of low-profile black sneakers shown from the rear/heel side; the right shoe heel and left shoe outsole/side are visible. Materials include smooth leather uppers, a darker suede heel tab, and a patterned rubber sole.
- View and compositionRear and slightly angled lateral view of two sneakers with the right shoe in front showing the heel counter and the left shoe lying on its side showing the outsole and sidewall tread.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high) - Upper materialSmooth leather upper on the visible heel and quarter panels with visible grain and stitched panel seams.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.49 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high) - Heel tab materialDarker suede or nubuck heel tab overlay across the top of the heel counter, visually matte compared with the smooth leather.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.43 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Heel markingFaint script-like marking or signature on the lateral heel area that is visually present but not legible in this image.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Stitching and stripe detailThree stitched stripe panels on the shoe side composed of parallel rows of stitching and small decorative perforations along the stripe edges.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.50 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Collar openingLow-cut padded collar opening visible with a smooth inner lining and rounded throat.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Outsole tread patternOutsole with repeated chevron/herringbone tread pattern and a textured sidewall; the sole appears to wrap up slightly on the lateral side.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Lacing area (partial)Partial view of the lacing row and eyelet area on the right shoe, showing flat laces and tonal eyelet stitching.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing soft shadows under the shoes.
- Background and stagingNeutral light-gray seamless background and flat surface used as staging; shoes cast soft shadows onto the surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-cropped product composition focusing on the lower two-thirds of the frame where the shoes are positioned; top of frame has empty background.
- Image qualitySharp focus on shoe details with even studio lighting and minimal specular highlights on leather surfaces.
Colors
black leather· smooth leather uppervery dark charcoal· suede heel tabdark bluish black· rubber outsole- View and compositionRear and slightly angled lateral view of two sneakers with the right shoe in front showing the heel counter and the left shoe lying on its side showing the outsole and sidewall tread.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top sneakers shown side-by-side; visible details include shell-toe caps with radiating ridges, leather upper with three side stripes, suede eyestay panels, flat woven laces, and light-colored insoles with small printed text.
- Overall arrangementA matched pair of sneakers photographed from above, left and right shoes aligned parallel with toes toward the top of the image and heels toward the bottom.
- Shell-toe capRibbed rounded shell-toe cap on each shoe with multiple raised radiating ridges extending from the tip toward the vamp; material appears matte rubber or molded synthetic.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Upper material and panelsSmooth leather upper panels form the central tongue and side stripe areas, with darker suede overlays running along the eyestay and outer edge of each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.62 (high) - Three side stripesThree parallel lateral stripes are visible on the outer side of each shoe, formed from the same smooth leather material as the upper and stitched to the quarter panel.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFlat woven laces threaded through metal-reinforced eyelets in a crisscross pattern; tongue has a leather pull tab near top where laces cross.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.33 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.33 · h 0.34 (high) - Tongue branding patchSmall circular embossed mark visible at the top of each tongue where the tongue meets the collar; detail appears as a subtle raised logo or motif.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.41 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.41 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Insole shape and edgeCream-colored insoles are visible inside each shoe with a rounded heel opening and a smooth leather-looking collar edge around the opening.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Insole printed text“THE BRAND WITH THE 3 STRIPES DIE WELTMARKE MIT DEN 3 STREIFEN LA MARQUE AUX 3 BANDES”
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadows; image centered and symmetrically composed.
- Background and surfaceEven, light gray background with a faint shadow under each shoe indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionShoes arranged symmetrically with consistent spacing between them; framing includes entire pair with small margin to image edges.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse lighting produces low specular highlights on leather panels and mild sheen on laces; no harsh shadows or directional hotspots.
Colors
dark charcoal· shell-toe cap#3C3D42black· leather upper and side stripes#0D0D13deep charcoal suede· suede eyestay/overlays#1A1A1Edark graphite· laces#2D3135cream· insole#CAC5BA
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Y-3
Y-3 SUPERSTAR 3G
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4680349 | Superstar 3g Sneakers Men - Black - 7 | CA$480.00 | Yes |
| 4680350 | Superstar 3g Sneakers Men - Black - 8 | CA$480.00 | Yes |
| 4680351 | Superstar 3g Sneakers Men - Black - 9 | CA$480.00 | Yes |
| 4680352 | Superstar 3g Sneakers Men - Black - 10 | CA$480.00 | Yes |
| 4680353 | Superstar 3g Sneakers Men - Black - 11 | CA$480.00 | Yes |
| 4680354 | Superstar 3g Sneakers Men - Black - 12 | CA$480.00 | Yes |