The Final Encore: adidas Honors Ozzy Osbourne with Limited-Edition Birmingham Sneaker
It’s not a sneaker that will ever hit shelves, and that’s exactly what makes it so special.
Earlier this month, Birmingham, England witnessed a moment that could only be described as heavy metal history in the making. For the first time in over two decades, the original Black Sabbath lineup reunited on stage, bringing raw energy and emotion back to its birthplace.

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At the center of it all was Ozzy Osbourne, seated on a throne, defying the limitations of his Parkinson’s diagnosis to deliver a deeply moving farewell performance. More than a concert—it was a once-in-a-lifetime homecoming for a legend ready to take his final bow, surrounded by the same energy that birthed his legend.
In honor of this historic moment, adidas stepped up to mark the occasion the only way befitting the Prince of Darkness: with a sneaker as rare, bold, and legendary as Ozzy himself.


The adidas Birmingham “Ozzy Osbourne” is a hyper-limited release, with only 121 pairs made—a symbolic nod to Birmingham’s 0121 area code—and created to be gifted exclusively to Ozzy’s inner circle of family, friends, and collaborators who helped bring the monumental “Back to the Beginning” concert to life.
The silhouette itself is soaked in symbolism. Its black leather upper pays homage to Black Sabbath’s unmistakable aesthetic, while dark purple stripes slash across the sides, complemented by striking white contrast stitching. Slipping the shoes on reveals an insole branded with Ozzy’s signature graphics, while the tongue and inner lining are emblazoned with concert-specific details, including the exact date of the final performance.


Adding an unmistakable touch of Ozzy lore, bat iconography—a nod to his famously theatrical past—is subtly worked into the design, and a golden Birmingham stamp along the side pays tribute to the city that started it all.
With only a handful of pairs in existence, the adidas Birmingham “Ozzy Osbourne” stands as a stylish relic of one of music’s most historic nights, gifted by a man who changed the world of sound forever. For those lucky enough to hold a pair, it’s more than leather and laces. It’s a salute to the enduring spirit of rock, rebellion, and roots.
R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne
1948–2025
Source: @joellling
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