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.

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.

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 ...

Over a 17-year career in tennis, Stan Smith earned approximately $1.7 million (£1.36million), but with a royalty system in place for his shoes and a lifelong contract with Adidas that he signed ...

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.

For Smith, who recently wore a fresh white pair with a tuxedo, but also loves the worn-in look similar to the picture he put on the front of his 2018 book, says the last five years has brought ...

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.

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.

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.

Stan Smith is more than a tennis icon – he’s a brand. And not just in the abstract sense: his face is literally on one of the world’s most recognizable sneakers.

And now, 50 years later, the spotlight remains firmly on the Stan Smith. Adidas, in its mission to be plastic free by 2024, has reimagined the design in an entirely sustainable way and the ...