
Y-3
Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men
The Tokyo Metallic Sneakers are a low-profile men's shoe from the Y-3 collaboration between adidas and Yohji Yamamoto, combining a metallic silver genuine leather upper with tone-on-tone three-stripe detailing, a cushioned foam footbed, and an embossed non-skid rubber outer sole. Designed for casual wear, they include a logo print on the heel, an additional pair of laces, and model number KI4349. User feedback from Reddit indicates the Tokyo model runs large, so sizing down by half to a full size (US) is recommended to prevent excess toe room and wrinkling of the soft leather.
- Color
- Metallic
- Material
- Genuine leather upper and lining, rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, streetwear, minimal, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Specifications
Enhanced classic adidas sneaker with metallic leather and reflective details, from the Y-3 collaboration.
Ultra-low profile, genuine leather construction, cushioned foam footbed, embossed non-skid rubber sole.
- Color
- Metallic · gray
- Material
- Genuine leather upper and lining, rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual, streetwear, minimal, edgy
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- metallic leather design
- tone-on-tone three stripes
- reflective flair
- ultra-low profile
- genuine leather upper and lining
- logo printed on side of heel
- cushioned foam footbed with branded leather topcover
- Cold Cement design for added durability
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- additional pair of laces included
- Y-3 collaboration by Yohji Yamamoto and adidas
- low-key avant-garde aesthetics
Product Insights
The Y-3 Tokyo Metallic Sneaker, born from the 2002 Yohji Yamamoto–adidas collaboration, defines the flat-sole luxury trend with a patina-forming metallic finish (97% full-grain, 3% aniline leather) and an extremely thin sole via Cold Cement construction, thinner than cup-sole competitors. Its core promise is design credibility at a sale price of 179.95 CAD, undercutting DTC luxury sneakers. The main tradeoff: the soft leather wrinkles if too large, requiring sizing down at least half a size; a snug fit allows stretching. Currently out of stock, the sneaker features a removable memory foam insole, debossed Y-3 tongue logo, printed Yohji Yamamoto signature on the heel, and a Y-shaped heel counter, all while referencing the first long-term luxury-sportswear partnership.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Runs large, especially in American sizing; sizing down, possibly a full size, is recommended to ensure a snug fit and prevent the leather from wrinkling.
- Leather composition
- Upper leather is 97% full-grain, 3% aniline cowhide, ensuring a patina-forming metallic finish.
- Value
- Sale price of 179.95 CAD undercuts DTC luxury sneakers while carrying Yohji Yamamoto design credibility.
- Material
- Upper is genuine leather; the sole is attached with Cold Cement construction, creating a flexible, durable bond and a lower profile.
- Metallic finish
- Metallic silver leather is reflective yet subdued, unlike matte leather competitors.
- Design
- Silhouette from adidas archive track shoes with a markedly thin sole.
- Insole
- Includes removable memory foam insole with antibacterial properties.
- Tongue logo
- Debossed Y-3 logo on the tongue contrasts with the smooth upper.
- Heel signature
- Printed Yohji Yamamoto signature on the lateral heel area.
- Heel counter
- The heel counter has a sculptural Y-shaped design.
- Trend placement
- The Tokyo is part of the flat-sole luxury sneaker trend, alongside Miu Miu and Dries Van Noten.
- Sole profile
- The Tokyo's sole is extremely thin, achieved via Cold Cement construction, thinner than Common Projects' Margom cup soles.
- Collaboration legacy
- Y-3 Tokyo is from the first long-term luxury-sportswear partnership.
- Cleaning and care
- No specific care instructions are provided for the metallic leather; for general maintenance, wipe with a soft, damp cloth and avoid harsh cleaners or excessive rubbing, as metallic finishes can be delicate.
- Leather grade
- The manufacturer specifies only genuine leather for the upper and lining; it does not publish a grade such as full-grain or top-grain.
Product record
- Title
- Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Y-3
- Price
- 410 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Low-profile side view of a metallic silver lace-up sneaker showing the outer lateral side, three stitched diagonal stripe panels, off-white laces and tongue, light grey suede heel tab, pale grey rubber sole, and a black scripted signature printed near the heel.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile, slim sneaker shown from the outer lateral side with a rounded toe, low cut collar, and gently tapered heel to toe profile.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (high) - Upper materialSmooth metallic silver upper with a slightly crinkled leather texture visible across the lateral panel and toe box.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.82 · h 0.20 (high) - Decorative stripesThree diagonal stitched stripe panels on the lateral side formed by narrow raised seams running from midfoot toward the sole.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Lacing and tongueCream or off-white flat laces threaded through low-profile eyelets over an off-white padded tongue that extends slightly above the collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel tab materialLight grey suede heel tab and short heel counter extension visible at the rear collar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Sole constructionThin pale grey rubber outsole with a smooth sidewall and subtle shadow where it meets the ground.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.86 · h 0.08 (high) - Printed signature“Yohji Yamamoto”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light grey background with even frontal lighting and a soft shadow beneath the shoe; image centered with generous top margin.
- Background and stagingUniform light grey background with no props or packaging visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing mild specular highlights on the metallic upper and a diffuse shadow directly under the sole.
- Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally near the lower half of the frame with ample empty space above.
Colors
metallic silver· upper#C3C4C4off-white· tongue and laces#C3C3C4light grey suede· heel tab#B2B3B4pale grey· outsole#C4C4C4black· signature print- Overall silhouetteLow-profile, slim sneaker shown from the outer lateral side with a rounded toe, low cut collar, and gently tapered heel to toe profile.
- 02

Product
Close-up view of the rear and side of a low-profile metallic silver sneaker showing the heel, part of the outsole, collar, and interior opening of the shoe.
- Upper materialSmooth metallic silver leather-like upper covering the heel and side panels with visible stitch lines forming a V-shape at the heel counter.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.42 · w 0.43 · h 0.40 (high) - Heel stitching detailDouble-row topstitching runs along the heel counter forming a V-shaped seam and additional vertical stitches near the back seam.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Signature graphic“Black stylized handwriting signature printed on the lateral heel area.”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Collar and inner openingCream/off-white padded collar trim around the shoe opening with visible dark grey interior lining and a grey suede heel tab protruding above the collar.
2 regions
x 0.65 · y 0.40 · w 0.23 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium) - Outsole profileLight textured pale grey outsole visible on the left shoe positioned sole-up, showing a smooth slightly grainy finish.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.33 · w 0.62 · h 0.48 (high) - Branding on sole“adidas trefoil wordmark molded into the outsole.”
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.11 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light grey background, soft even lighting and minimal shadows; two shoes arranged with one turned sole-up and the other showing lateral heel and opening.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes arranged on a flat surface: left shoe placed sole-up behind the right shoe which is oriented with its lateral heel facing the camera; image cropped around the shoes with generous negative space above.
- BackgroundUniform pale mid-grey background with subtle vignette and no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting from above and slightly left producing faint, soft shadows beneath and to the right of the shoes and subtle highlights on the metallic upper.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the shoe surfaces and stitching with no motion blur; full-color image.
Colors
metallic silver· upper#BEC2C3light grey· outsole#C5C4C2off-white· collar trimdark grey· interior lining#19150Csuede light grey· heel tab#C3C3C4- Upper materialSmooth metallic silver leather-like upper covering the heel and side panels with visible stitch lines forming a V-shape at the heel counter.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-profile metallic silver sneakers with off-white tongues, laces, and insoles; both shoes shown symmetrically and fully visible from above.
- Overall geometryA symmetrical pair of low-top sneakers seen from directly above, each shoe showing the toe box, vamp, laces, tongue, collar, and visible insole; shoes are placed parallel with toes pointing toward the top edge of the image.
- Upper materialSmooth metallic silver leather or leather-like upper covering the toe box and sides with a slightly pebbled texture visible in highlights.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.45 (high) - Side stripe detailThree tonal diagonal stripes on the outer side panels of each shoe formed from the same metallic material, visible as subtle ridged overlays on each shoe's lateral midsection.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFlat off-white laces threaded through stitched eyelet panels; laces follow a straight-bar lacing pattern over a narrow off-white tongue panel.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high) - Tongue embossing“Raised 'Y-3' embossed on the top center of each off-white tongue, matching tongue material color.”
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Collar and heel tabLow padded collar with a short heel tab visible at the rear of each shoe; interior collar edge shows the same off-white lining as the insole.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible insole areaOff-white insoles visible inside both shoes with printed three-line text near the heel area.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down product shot on a light gray background with soft even lighting and faint shadows around the shoes; image is centered and uncropped showing both shoes fully.
- Shot compositionDirect overhead view with shoes centered and parallel, pictured against a uniform light gray background.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing subtle highlights on the metallic upper and faint soft shadows beneath the shoes toward the lower image edge.
- Insole text area left“Legible three-line printed text on the left shoe insole.”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Insole text area right“Legible three-line printed text on the right shoe insole.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
metallic silver· upper#C3C4C4ivory· tongue, laces, and insole#C3C4C4
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Y-3
Y-3 TOKYO BLACK/ALUMINA/OFF WHITE
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4519147 | Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men - 7 | CA$179.95CA$410.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4519148 | Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men - 8 | CA$179.95CA$410.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4519149 | Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men - 9 | CA$179.95CA$410.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4519150 | Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men - 10 | CA$179.95CA$410.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4519151 | Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men - 11 | CA$179.95CA$410.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4519152 | Tokyo Metallic Sneakers Men - 12 | CA$179.95CA$410.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Perfect
I’m a big fan of Y-3 but these by far are my favourite!! The silver finish is perfectly toned. Not too loud but bright enough to make a statement.
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/adidasReddit users discuss Y-3 Tokyo sizing, generally recommending to size down due to the shoe running large.
The thread focus is on sizing advice with no strong positive or negative sentiment about the shoe itself.
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Sizing advice for Y-3 Tokyo sneakers
For anyone reading this, size down! I got a pair in my usual size and there was an insane amount of room in the toe. I'd recommend dropping by around a full size. At least a half from your street size, maybe up to 1.5 sizes down. This is for american sizing, for euro it's probably nearer TTS. Worth mentioning these are a VERY soft sneaker so any extra space collapses into wrinkles pretty quickly. Whereas if it's snug, the leather can stretch to your feet.
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