Is Y-3 considered a luxury brand or a sportswear brand?

Y-3 sits at the intersection: it uses Adidas performance construction (Boost midsoles, Primeknit uppers, outsole rubber from performance lines) but prices and positions itself as a fashion label because Yohji Yamamoto controls the design direction. In India, it retails in the luxury footwear bracket, above standard Adidas by a significant margin.

What is the Y-3 Gazelle and how does it differ from the standard Adidas Gazelle?

The Y-3 Gazelle uses the Adidas Gazelle silhouette as a base but Yamamoto reworks the upper materials, proportions and colourway palette. Y-3 Gazelles often feature tonal suedes, raw-edge detailing and graphic foot-strap treatments not found on the standard Gazelle. The Y-3 version typically costs 3 to 4 times the standard Gazelle price.

Do Y-3 shoes run true to size?

Y-3 sizing varies by silhouette. The Gazelle and Noci Low run true to Adidas size. The BYW Harden and Centennial High have a slightly roomier toe box and most buyers size down half a size. Check the individual product page at KM for size notes, as each Y-3 silhouette is built on a different last.

Is Y-3 considered a luxury brand or a sportswear brand?

Y-3 sits at the intersection: it uses Adidas performance construction (Boost midsoles, Primeknit uppers, outsole rubber from performance lines) but prices and positions itself as a fashion label because Yohji Yamamoto controls the design direction. In India, it retails in the luxury footwear bracket, above standard Adidas by a significant margin.

What is the Y-3 Gazelle and how does it differ from the standard Adidas Gazelle?

The Y-3 Gazelle uses the Adidas Gazelle silhouette as a base but Yamamoto reworks the upper materials, proportions and colourway palette. Y-3 Gazelles often feature tonal suedes, raw-edge detailing and graphic foot-strap treatments not found on the standard Gazelle. The Y-3 version typically costs 3 to 4 times the standard Gazelle price.

Do Y-3 shoes run true to size?

Y-3 sizing varies by silhouette. The Gazelle and Noci Low run true to Adidas size. The BYW Harden and Centennial High have a slightly roomier toe box and most buyers size down half a size. Check the individual product page at KM for size notes, as each Y-3 silhouette is built on a different last.