adidas BW Army Lux "Black Gum" sneakers

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The BW Army—short for "Bundeswehr Army"—is adidas’s modern revival of the iconic German Army Trainer (GAT), originally developed in the 1970s as a utilitarian military shoe. Its minimalist yet functional silhouette quickly became influential in sneaker culture. The BW Army Lux elevates the classic with luxurious detailing: cracked leather upper, smoothly overlaid panels, and a T-toe cap—typical of a premium reinterpretation that pairs well with refined or casual wear.