In 2024, with Stan Smith’s still one of Adidas’ best-sellers—and still bearing Smith’s name and image—it’s been 50 years since Smith was a star of the tennis court.

Tennis great Stan Smith talks about his new book as well as his friendship with Arthur Ashe as the 50th anniversary of Ashe's Wimbledon win approaches.

The shape and style go back to the 1960s and marked not only Adidas’s first foray into tennis but the sport’s first leather shoe. Only it wasn’t called the Stan Smith but the Robert Haillet, taking ...

Depending on your age, the name Stan Smith probably means one of two things. For younger people, it’s the name of a sleek and stylish leather Adidas sneaker. For those of an older age, it’s ...

It’s called, “Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe.” “It’s a book about the shoe and about my career,” said Smith, a father of four and grandfather of 13 who lives in Hilton Head ...

In 1972, Smith won Wimbledon wearing his own Stan Smiths, but there's no way he could have predicted the cult-like fashion staple the shoe has become. Stan Smiths have been a hit on the runway and ...

By now, much of the Stan Smith story is well-established—see the Jay-Z lyric or the Phoebe Philo co-sign. Shane Battier’s contribution, though, as told in Some People Think I’m A Shoe, is new.

Stan Smith reflects on his career in a new documentary. / Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports Stan Smith is many things: a tennis legend, sneaker icon, and sports diplomat.

Former world No. 1 Stan Smith tells CNN Sports it is “unfortunate” that tennis seems to be experiencing “a lot of the same issues we had back 50 years ago.” ...

Stan Smith competes at Roland Garros during the French Open in 1970. Getty Images Tennis legend John McEnroe and founding member of Run DMC Darryl McDaniels are also featured in the documentary.

Adidas Stan Smith Platform Model (Image via Sneaker News) Adidas, a brand with a rich history in sports and fashion, has consistently been at the forefront of sneaker innovation.

Shopping Tips and Deals Adidas has its legendary Stan Smith sneakers on sale for as little as $40 Updated: Jun. 09, 2025, 7:26 p.m. | Published: Jun. 09, 2025, 7:25 p.m.