These square-toe sneakers are gorgeous: adidas teams up with Japanese select shop Forget-me-nots for a limited-edition collab
This pair is a must-add to this year’s wish list
Summary
- adidas Originals teams up with Japanese select shop Forget-me-nots to release the limited-edition collaborative sneaker Forum Cubism SQ W.
- Based on the classic 1984 basketball shoe Forum, it’s reinterpreted with the new Forum Cubism silhouette and comes with three sets of laces in off-white, brown, and red so you can switch up the look.
- The shoe is crafted in premium light beige suede, paired with white leather Three Stripes and gold branding, with the square toe last as the standout detail.
- Available starting July 18, 2026, exclusively at Forget-me-nots’ online store and its Daikanyama, Fukuoka, and Nagoya locations in Japan.
Even classic sneakers can take on the sculptural quality of an architectural work. adidas Originals has once again teamed up with Japanese select shop Forget-me-nots for the limited-edition Forum Cubism SQ W, reinterpreting the Forum, the classic basketball shoe first released in 1984, with a new silhouette, refined materials, and soft colors.
From a classic basketball shoe to an architectural silhouette: The new evolution of Forum Cubism
Images from IG / @forgetmenots_official
Rather than a direct reissue of the Forum, this collaboration redesigns adidas’s newly launched Forum Cubism while retaining the Forum’s classic DNA. Cleaner, more sculptural lines reinterpret the shoe’s shape, transforming its original on-court silhouette into a modern design with fashion and architectural appeal. It also makes this pair one of the most talked-about new releases in the Forum lineup.
Milky beige suede and a square toe strike the perfect balance between street style and elegance
Images from IG / @forgetmenots_official
For this collaboration, Forget-me-nots chose a light beige hue that extends from the upper to the sole, wrapping the shoe in premium suede. White leather Three Stripes and subtle gold brand lettering give the overall design a warm, refined feel. The most eye-catching detail is undoubtedly the bold square toe, which breaks from the traditional sneaker silhouette and creates sleek proportions reminiscent of a fashion boot. Meanwhile, the midsole narrows toward the back and the sculpted heel give the shoe a visual balance of strength and softness.
Three sets of laces to mix and match, echoing the brand’s forget-me-not spirit
Images from IG / @forgetmenots_official
Along with the original off-white laces, the pair comes with two extra sets in brown and red, allowing wearers to switch up the style according to their outfit and mood each day. The Forget-me-nots name comes from the forget-me-not flower. The brand hopes this flower, which blooms resiliently even in different environments, reflects the independence, confidence, and strength of modern women, accompanying every woman brave enough to walk her own path through its footwear.
Limited release on July 18
Available simultaneously through the official Forget-me-nots online store and at its three locations in Daikanyama, Fukuoka, and Nagoya.
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