The search for the next James Bond continues as production moves forward, with Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult having screen-tested for the role alongside Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor, as British GQ reported.
Once the selection is finalized, attention turns to the franchise’s famous wardrobe choices, recalling how Daniel Craig handled the role’s style. In the 2012 film Skyfall, agent 007 arrives for his MI6 fitness tests wearing a navy SIS tracksuit and a pair of Adidas Gazelle II sneakers while attempting to prove his physical readiness to return to active duty.
The footwear consisted of off-the-shelf trainers from Adidas’ spring 2011 collection, featuring “Dark Indigo” suede uppers, “Argentina Blue” stripes, white rubber soles, and gold Gazelle lettering along the sides.
A slight variation exists between the retail version and the movie prop: while the commercial pair featured a light blue heel tab, the footwear worn by James Bond appeared to have a dark heel tab. Bond Lifestyle suggested that the film’s costume department may have altered the shoes, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Originally launched in 1966 as multi-purpose training shoes, the Adidas Gazelle marked the German sportswear giant’s first suede athletic footwear. The thin soles offered a light and comfortable step, and the color combination matched the character’s clothing, aligning with the shoes’ historical presence in British culture across 1980s football terraces and 1990s Britpop audiences.
As casting developments unfold, the question remains who will ultimately secure the role and what footwear the next iteration of the character will wear.
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