Aïcha Bastien N’Diaye’s Presents Her Top 5 Adidas Picks

To motivate you to get in shape this fall, Sports Experts sat down with Aïcha Bastien-N'Diaye to discover her favourite gear from the new adidas collection.

Focused on excellence, adidas seeks to improve people's lives through sport. Combining quality, technology, and innovation, the brand has managed to stay timeless while continually reinventing itself to keep up with the latest trends.

Helping you enjoy the brand at its best, Aïcha shares her 5 adidas apparel and footwear faves that let her stay active, comfortable and on trend.

• For fashionable shoes that keep up with you while you’re training: adidas Forum Low Shoes
• For comfort and style: Essentials 3S Fleece Pants
• To stay warm on cooler nights: Essentials Cropped Hoodie
• For a classic piece: The Sportswear Three Bar Hoodie
• To keep up with you from morning to night: 3 Stripes Fitted Training Shorts

INTRODUCING AÏCHA

Let’s set the scene: dance artist, teacher, and content creator are just a few of the hats Aïcha Bastien-N’Diaye wears in her daily life. This young woman seems to thrive on challenges, especially when it comes to expressing herself through movement. Her love for it is nothing new — Aïcha started to dance at a very young age.

Displaying her cultural identity and her origins with great pride, these are easily spotted in her choreography. Her bold and powerful content is a vehicle for positive change. Advocating self-acceptance and diversity, the young artist attempts to dismantle stereotypes and make dance accessible to all.

ADIDAS: A SAFE BET

Aïcha’s fashion needs are specific to her lifestyle. Constantly on the move, the clothes that work best for her are those that can keep up with her pace. Everything she puts on has to be versatile: "I have an active lifestyle and I often have to run—no pun intended—from a dance studio to an interview, from a shoot to a dinner or from a workout to a meeting… I need clothes that can follow me and support me in all of this."

An adidas fan for many years now, the timeless brand has a special place in her wardrobe. Her top 5 from the new collection "complement my wardrobe beautifully, those items are particularly versatile and they have that classic adidas look that I love so much. And the best part is that everyone loves adidas clothing … from my dance students to my parents!”

Must-have Adidas Shoes

Choosing the right shoes is important, especially when you need them to support you outside of training sessions. For Aïcha, nothing beats adidas Forum Low Shoes. It’s hard to resist these fashionable shoes with a streetwear look that is still relevant today.

The ’80s are getting a makeover. While the classic silhouette served as inspiration, these women’s shoes give a second wind to the traditional sneaker. Featuring a lace-up closure and adjustable strap, and a coated leather upper that brings a modern touch to a classic look. The terry cloth lining and thick sole promise unparalleled comfort, allowing you to dance and move around as you please. No wonder this versatile model is a favourite for those who lead an active lifestyle like Aïcha!

Trendy and Comfy: An Unbeatable Duo

Over the past year, athleisure clothing has certainly made its way into our wardrobes. Fans of these comfortable garments will be happy to know that Aïcha loves this trend and its versatile pieces. By opting for the Essentials 3S Fleece Pants, she knows she’ll be getting all-day comfort and agility. Featuring 3 contrasting stripes, these adidas pants for women stay true to the brand and recall the beginnings of sportswear fashion.

Whether she’s making her way from the gym to her dance class or heading from a cultural event to a work meeting, Aïcha adopts a timeless yet fashionable look. With a slim fit and streamlined silhouette, these jogging are perfect for light workouts. Plus, the side pockets and elastic waistband add versatility for all your activities, not to mention that they’re part of adidas’ partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative to improve global cotton production conditions.

Reinventing an Essential Hoodie

Aïcha is creative in everything she does and the same goes for her wardrobe. Who says loungewear always has to be oversized? Make way for the Essentials Cropped Hoodie, another example of how adidas embraces the latest trends while staying true to its original style.

After a workout, it’s important to relax! Aïcha suggests a cropped hoodie, a piece that scores points because it’s light and has streetwear details. She also suggests putting it on after a yoga session for a casual look in breathable material. Trust us, you’ll be turning heads in no time. Once again, adidas manages to perfectly combine comfort and style!

A Hoodie for Adidas Fans

Another of Aïcha’s favourites is the Sportswear Three Bar Hoodie, a classic style with a simple yet impactful look. For the cooler weather that’s just around the corner, she’s going with a piece that combines all of adidas’ strengths: comfort, fashion, and timelessness. The black and white colour scheme means that the hoodie will stay stylish for years to come.

Adidas fans are sure to want to snap up this loose-fitting, casual piece that proudly displays the iconic 3-stripes of the ’90s. Featuring a hidden sleeve pocket and made from Primegreen performance fabric, Aïcha finds this hoodie very comfy for teaching all day or for walking around town.

A Pair of Shorts that Follows You Everywhere

Adaptability is at the heart of adidas, which advocates high performance regardless of the activity. Aïcha has a fifth favourite that will help you reach your full potential: the 3 Stripes Fitted Training Shorts. Designed with both high-performance Primegreen fabric made from recycled plastic and AeroReady fabric, these shorts are ideal for moisture wicking. Aïcha trusts these women’s shorts to move along with her, help her get in top shape and keep her cool.

The Ultimate Favourite: Combining Adidas Apparel !

Adidas clothing and shoes are ideal for artists like Aïcha who dream of flexible sportswear that keep up with her and keep in mind her grace, coordination, and dynamics. Combining adidas clothing allows Aïcha to tackle all her daily tasks, whether it’s spinning class, an interview or drinks with friends. On bringing her looks together: “By wearing the biker shorts, the white hoodie, and the Forum Low shoes for example, I have a timeless athletic look and I can move freely, whether the movement involves dance steps, meditation or running!” Thanks Aïcha for sharing your favourites with us!

WHAT ADIDAS PRODUCT DID AÏCHA BUY FIRST?

Did you know that the first adidas product Aïcha bought, when she was younger, was a pair of Stan Smith shoes?

These well-known shoes go with everything and have taken over the streets all over the world with their cult following.

Stan Smith: A Fashion Icon

Designed primarily for professional tennis, these legendary shoes were originally named “adidas Robert Haillet” in after the French tennis player. Wanting to create shoes for the sport that was growing in popularity, adidas revolutionized the industry by releasing light leather shoes instead of the canvas models of the time. The shoes were innovative and revolutionary!

It wasn’t until 1978 that the mythical shoe was renamed Stan Smith, after Stanley Smith, the Californian tennis player who won the U.S. Open in 1971 and Wimbledon the following year. The avant-garde model entered the world of streetwear and became a true symbol of fashion.

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