The Stan Smith was the first leather tennis shoe ever made, and became very successful over the years, especially in the '90s. Today, however, the shoes are seen more as fashion sneakers; they were mentioned in a Jay-Z song in 2001, and more than 30 million pairs were sold over the past four decades.adidas embraced this cultural shift by establishing the Originals category, marked by the iconic Trefoil logo and punctuated by the popularity of the Stan Smith shoe. Originals is focused on creating modern streetwear looks inspired by our deep sportswear heritage and classic, timeless designs.The new Stan Smith is highly sustainable and made from quality materials, in order to appeal to eco-conscious consumers.