BAPE — ROAD STA EXPRESS — SPECIAL RELEASE
LOT · 1I70-291-014_5 Black · Brand New, Boxed
A Bathing Ape’s road-running silhouette, rebuilt with the quiet confidence of a studio shoe.
The ROAD STA began life in 2011 as BAPE’s answer to the classic waffle-sole trainer — a low, clean runner that borrowed the proportions of 1970s track shoes and stamped them with the brand’s unmistakable STA mark at the heel. The EXPRESS line pushes that template further: a slimmer profile, a layered suede-and-mesh upper, and a tooling package tuned for everyday wear rather than the archive shelf. It sits comfortably between the BAPESTA and the MANHUNT in the brand’s footwear family — less loud than the former, more refined than the latter.
This #3 L pair arrives in a deep black colorway that lets the construction do the talking — tonal suede overlays against breathable mesh, a cream midsole that breaks the darkness, and the STA heel badge rendered in matching black. The result is a sneaker that reads as understated at a glance and reveals its details on closer inspection. It wears true to a standard runner and pairs naturally with raw denim, wide-leg trousers, or a plain grey sweatpant — the kind of shoe that anchors an outfit rather than competing with it.
✓ Brand new, never worn — laces, inserts and tissue exactly as issued
✓ Ships in the original box, matching 1I70-291-014_5 end label
✓ Exact style code as pictured — nothing swapped
✓ Double-boxed — no tape or label ever touches the shoe box
INDEPENDENTLY CHECKED
Orders over $75 ship first to eBay’s own inspection center, where a specialist examines the shoes, box and style code before sealing the parcel with an eBay tag and sending it on to you. I pack it — eBay checks it — you open it knowing exactly what’s inside.
| BRAND | BAPE |
| MODEL | ROAD STA EXPRESS #3 L |
| STYLE CODE | 1I70-291-014_5 |
| COLORWAY | Black |
| CONDITION | Brand new, boxed |
BAPE footwear generally runs true to size for most wearers — if you are between sizes or have a wider foot, consider sizing up. Please check the size chart in the photos before ordering.
Dispatched within 3 business days, tracking provided.
Is this pair brand new?
Yes — never worn, never tried on, ships in the original box.
How fast do you ship?
Orders are packed and dispatched within 3 business days, and tracking is uploaded as soon as the parcel leaves. Orders over $75 route through eBay’s inspection center first, which can add a short hop to the timeline.