The Adilette debuted in 1970 as a shower slide for the German national football team during the world's biggest match in Mexico before being officially released back The Adilette debuted in 1970 as a shower slide for the German national football team during the world's biggest match in Mexico before being officially released back in '72. It's been a style mainstay of adidas ever since. These slides stay true to the original look with a contoured footbed and 3-Stripes across the ban