Backpacks adidas Originals for the new school year

What volume of backpack according to school level

The right volume depends on what the student carries every day. At middle school, textbooks, notebooks, and pencil cases are heavy: a bag of twenty-five to thirty litres, with a large compartment, can fit a flat A4 binder. At high school and university, where you typically carry a laptop and a few notebooks, a model of around twenty litres is enough. adidas Originals backpacks offer these two ranges: compact shapes with clean lines for older students and deeper models for those carrying more. A bag that's too big encourages unnecessary filling: it's better to get it just right.

Other brands

The back-to-school backpacks come in various brands:

• Eastpak, the reference for school bags.
• Herschel, Canadian retro style.
• Sandqvist, Swedish design.
• Rains, Danish waterproof bags.
• Reebok.
• Urban Classics.

All backpacks are gathered on the backpacks page.

The trefoil, signature of the Originals line

The trefoil appeared in the early 1970s when adidas expanded its range to include textiles and accessories. Its three leaves crossed by three stripes became, starting in 2001, the signature of adidas Originals, the line that reissues the brand's classics for the city, while performance items carry the logo with the three angled stripes. On the backpacks, the trefoil is shown embroidered or printed on the front pocket, often accompanied by three stripes along the straps or flap. Black or white colours sit alongside brighter editions, in the spirit of the sports bags worn in the 1980s.

Material, laptop pocket and straps: the details that matter

A backpack for school needs to last all school year. The adidas Originals models are most often made of polyester, lightweight and easy to wipe clean, a material that stands up better to rain than cotton canvas. The laptop pocket, padded and placed against the back, protects a laptop or tablet from everyday bumps. The straps are padded and adjustable, shortening to ensure the bag rests high, at shoulder blade level, and not low on the back. Finally, a zipped front pocket keeps keys, travel cards, and headphones within easy reach.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The year's highlights follow in a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between adidas and adidas Originals?

adidas Originals is the brand’s lifestyle line, which revisits its archive models and can be recognised by the trefoil. The performance ranges, marked with the logo of three angled stripes, are primarily aimed at sports practice.

What is the maximum weight for a school bag for a middle school student?

Health recommendations advise that a school bag should not exceed around one-tenth of the child's weight. Remove unnecessary items every night and place the heavier ones against the back to relieve the shoulders.

Can an adidas Originals bag be taken to the office?

Yes, plain black or white models with a discreet trefoil transition from university to work without difficulty. Choose one with a padded compartment for the laptop and an inner pocket to store cables and the charger.

How to wash an adidas backpack?

Empty it, shake it out, then clean stains with a sponge using warm water and a bit of mild soap. Avoid the washing machine, which damages the foam in the straps and the padded back, and let it dry open, in the air.

Does an Originals backpack resist rain?

Its tight polyester can withstand a shower, but the seams and zippers are not waterproof. In heavy rain, slip the laptop into its padded sleeve and don’t leave the bag on a wet floor.