A Guide to Adidas Track Jackets
Models, materials, logos, and what sets each style apart
Key Characteristics
Adidas track jackets come in various styles and variations, each with unique characteristics. Here's a comprehensive breakdown based on your observations, highlighting the key features to look for when exploring different models.
- → Logo — Variations in logos are common based on specific models, including the Trefoil and the triple stripe triangle logos.
- → Material — Most track jackets are made from either pure polyester or a cotton-poly blend (generally 50/50).
- → Collar — Track jackets typically zip up to a pop-up collar. Styles like the Superstar lack a collar.
- → Sleeve Stripes — Most models feature the three stripes running along the length of each sleeve, a signature of Adidas branding.
- → Full Zip — These jackets open in the front with a full zipper, excluding quarter-zip varieties.
- → Front Zip Pockets — Most track jackets have two front pockets that zip up for secure storage.
Non-Trefoil Varieties
These jackets typically lack a traditional logo or use the triple stripe triangle logo and are often made from 100% polyester.
| Model | Logo / Branding | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Adidas lettering only | Also known as Tricot or Tricot Track (TT) |
| Tiro | Adidas lettering + triple stripe triangle logo above | Standard three-stripe sleeves |
| Core | Tiro-style logo | Single stripe along each sleeve (not three) |
| Condivo | Tiro-style logo, no collar | Bomber/varsity style like the Superstar SST; sleeve stripes are same color as jacket for a subdued look |
Trefoil Varieties
These jackets feature the trefoil logo and generally follow the Firebird logo layout, varying in cotton-poly blend compositions from 30/70 to 50/50, and some are pure polyester.
| Model | Logo Layout | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|
| Firebird | Adidas lettering + trefoil logo above | The reference layout for the trefoil family |
| Beckenbauer | Adidas lettering + small trefoil to the right | Distinct side-by-side logo placement |
| Superstar | Firebird-style logo; often includes SST in name | No pop-up collar; bomber/varsity style with piping on front, back, and sleeves |
Nylon Variants
- → Lock Up — Displays the Firebird style logo and is made from 100% nylon. An additional trefoil and lettering are often located on the sleeves above the cuffs.
Other Variants
There are numerous additional variants and sub-styles, especially within modern collections. Generally, these jackets are split between those using the trefoil logo for cotton-poly blends and those using the triangle logo for pure synthetics.
| Category | Typical Price | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Synthetics (100% polyester) | ~$20–30 online | Essentials / Tricot |
| Cotton-poly blends | $50+ (often near full retail) | Firebird, Beckenbauer, Superstar |

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