Vintage adidas Originals Track Jacket Ice Blue / Pale Yellow Colourblock Trefoil Zip Top Late 80s West Germany Size: GB - L

A clean and genuinely hard-to-find adidas piece from the late 80s West Germany production era, where quality was still top-tier but colour palettes started to get more experimental.

The soft ice blue paired with pale yellow panels gives this a refined, standout look without being loud. It’s a proper alternative to the usual darker vintage tones and sits perfectly in that sweet spot between sportswear and casual wear.

You’ve still got all the details that matter, smooth triacetate blend fabric, subtle embroidered Trefoil, and a clean full-zip finish. It’s understated, but that’s exactly why it works.
Condition is fantastic for its age, especially considering the lighter colour—holds its shape well and presents exactly how you’d want from a piece like this.

• Size: Large (L)
• Era: Circa mid–late 80s
• Made in West Germany
• Colour: Ice Blue / Cream
• Fabric: 58% Polyester / 42% Triacetate
• Embroidered Trefoil chest logo
• Full zip fastening
• Two side pockets
• Ribbed cuffs and hem
• Classic colourblock design
• Fit: Fits closer to a Medium than Large (see measurements)
• Pit to pit: 22”

Condition:

Fantastic Vintage condition looks barely worn.

Sizing:

Size: Medium to Large see measurements below

Tagged size: Large

Measurements (inches)

• Pit To Pit: 22"
• Length: Top of shoulder to hem 23.5"
• Sleeve: Neck to cuff  28.5" (Raglan Measurements)
• Pit to cuff 19"

All measurements taken flat — slight variations possible.

Please check measurements before purchase.

Please compare measurements with a similar item you own.

Fit Guide:

This piece is tagged a Large and measures 22” pit-to-pit, giving it a more balanced fit than first thought. On body it sits between a modern Medium and Large, not oversized, but with enough room to feel comfortable without losing shape.

The length at 23.5” keeps it sitting slightly shorter, which is typical of late 80s adidas cuts, while the 19” pit-to-cuff keeps the sleeve proportion clean and structured. Overall it wears with that classic vintage silhouette, a bit neater, a bit more tailored, and far from boxy.

It’s ideal if you want something that sits clean on the body rather than loose, or for someone who wears Medium and prefers a slightly roomier fit without going oversized.

Why This Piece:

This is one of those jackets that doesn’t need to shout to stand out.

The colour does a lot of the work, that soft ice blue against the pale yellow panels gives it a much more refined feel than the usual darker vintage palette. It’s easy to wear, but still different enough that it catches the eye without trying too hard.

What really gives it weight though is where it sits in adidas history. Late 80s West Germany production is a strong period, you still get the quality, the fabric, and the attention to detail, but in a form that’s far more wearable today. It’s not overbuilt or heavy, it just sits right.
The shape plays into that as well. Slightly neater through the body, it holds a clean silhouette rather than feeling oversized or bulky. It looks considered when it’s on, which is exactly what you want from a piece like this.
It’s not a loud collector’s item, and it’s not a throwaway track top either, it sits right in that middle ground where it’s wearable every day but still has genuine vintage credibility behind it.

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