Vintage Adidas waffle henley graphic tee (c. 1999-2003)
Oversized short sleeve henley from Adidas’ late 90s to early 2000s transition period, when bold logo graphics and textured fabrics became a key part of the brand’s lifestyle output. This piece is cut from a heavyweight waffle knit cotton, giving it structure, texture, and a slightly boxy drape.
The design is driven by the oversized front graphic hit, a large adidas wordmark layered with repeated logo text and the Three Stripe emblem above, all in a bold red and white contrast against deep navy.
Finished with a short henley placket and ribbed neckline featuring all-over adidas branding, adding another strong period detail. The fit runs relaxed and slightly boxy, typical of early 2000s silhouettes before everything shifted more athletic and streamlined later in the decade.
The black neck label also points to this late 90s/early 2000s window, prior to the more standardised global labelling systems that came in mid 2000s onwards.
Composition: Cotton (waffle knit jersey)
Era: c. 1999–2003
Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
