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Sneaker Colorways Abbreviations
There is probably no more creative discipline than creating a name for the colors of the sneakers' silhouettes.
Almost every brand has its abbreviations and the average customer rarely knows them. So what does it mean when adidas add "ftwwht" into their colorway name and what does the color Unvrsty Rd mean for Nike?
We decided to answer exactly these questions in our wiki post.
| Meaning | Abbr. | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-dark Grey (Wolf Gray) | Wlg Gray, Wlf Gry | adidas, Nike |
| Silver | Slvr | |
| Bright red (University Red) | Unvrsty Rd | Nike |
| Black | Blk, Blck | Various brands |
| White | Wht | Various brands |
| White (Footwear White) | Ftwwht | adidas |
| Green | Grn | Various brands |
| Blue | Bl, Blu | Nike |
| Bright Mango / Orange | Brght Mng | Nike |
| Dark blue (Obsidian) | Obsdn | Nike |
| Natural | Ntrl (fe. Ntrl Grey) | Nike |
| Forsphoric Yellow (Volt, Ultravolt) | Vlt, Ultrvlt | Nike, Jordan |
| Grey | Gr, Gry | Nike |
Article was updated at 08/20/21.
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