To honor the 70th anniversary of the »Wunder von Bern«, where the German national team unexpectedly won the 5th World Cup in the final against Hungary, adidas introduces the Bern Gore-Tex, a sneaker that seamlessly blends history, emotion and cutting-edge technology.
We‘ve taken the adidas Bern GTX back to the place, where »The Wunder« started in 1954. While attending the World Cup in Bern, Switzerland, the team resided at the Belvédère hotel by the beach of Thunersee in Spiez a couple of kilometers away from Bern.
Back in the day, Adi Dassler – yes, THE Adi Dassler, founder of adidas – was the kit attendant for the German national team.
The legend says that his innovation sealed the deal and led to Germany winning the biggest tournament for the first time ever. He equipped the team with convertible studs on their football shoes so they could adjust to the various conditions and weather. The iconic Bern GTX will not feature studs for your urban adventures, but will feature a Goretex upper and prepare you for unpleasant weather conditions as well.
The aesthetic of the silhouette reflects the rich heritage of this iconic era, with a premium leather upper, metal eyelets and contrasting leather accents. These elements not only contribute to a timeless and sophisticated design, but also pay homage to the classic aesthetic of the influential football boot that German footballer Max Morlock wore to score the tying goal in 1954. By the way, his original shoe is one of the most valuable items in the archives of adidas.
Beyond its nostalgic design, the adidas Bern Gore-Tex offers practicality with a contemporary twist. The integration of a GORE-TEX membrane takes this sneaker to the next level by making it waterproof. It's a seamless blend of style and functionality that meets the demands of today's sneaker enthusiast and fits perfectly into the current T-toe trend that adidas has shaped like no other brand in the last two years.
But what really sets the Bern Gore-Tex apart is its sentimental value. Designed to commemorate the »Wunder von Bern«, every detail of the shoe reflects the emotion and significance associated with this historic football moment. Whether you're a soccer fan or a sneaker enthusiast, wearing the Bern Gore-Tex is like wearing a piece of soccer history. That's why we have lovingly named it "The Wunder".
