In January 2015, adidas finally unveiled the D Lillard 1. Many expected Boost in the shoe, but adidas designer Robbie Fuller stuck to basics with the tried-and-true adiPrene+, a more firm cushion. Damian later explained that he wanted his signature shoe to remain affordable so all kids can afford to […]
The 2016-17 season for Damian Lillard saw a name change for his signature sneaker line. His footwear that year would no longer be called the “D Lillard 3” but rather the adidas Dame 3. Technology-wise, Lillard’s Dame 3 stayed true to the previous sneaker with Bounce in the midsole and […]
Many of the technology remained from past Damian Lillard signatures, but the aesthetic of the adidas Dame 4 changed dramatically. The eye-catcher on the sneaker is the is the outsole, which resembles the musical waveform riding up the midsole. Design-wise, this was done to mirror Lillard’s rap career as Dame […]
Adidas’ Nations Pack, featuring the Afterburner 5 and the Icon 4 cleats, as well as the Icon 4 trainer, celebrate the international power of baseball. Aaron Judge celebrated with a first pitch ambush of Max Scherzer, which he deposited into the bullpen in left-center. He wore the Icon 4 “Nations” […]
When Yankee superhero Aaron Judge first donned adidas cleats, he was in the Icon 4. The Icon 4 is the same cleat that Kris Bryant wears, but later Judge found he needed something a little different. He went for the Adidas Icon 4 Bounce cleats, a model that is now […]
Your friendly neighborhood Spida finally got his first signature shoe with the adidas D.O.N. Issue #1. The comic book centric sneaker plays off of Donovan Mitchell’s name. The D.O.N. initials stand for determination over negativity, a nod to the adversity that superheroes and non-heroes face every day. In terms of […]
One of the sneakers Donovan Mitchell rocked in the 2018-19 season is the adidas Pro Vision. This sneaker utilizes Bounce cushioning, which provides responsiveness while still being low to the ground. This is the court-feel that guards like Mitchell need to act quickly on the court. The upper is a […]
One of Trae Young’s most worn sneakers in his rookie and sophomore seasons was the adidas N3XT L3V3L. According to adidas, this is the first purely laceless basketball sneaker made. The shoe is still functional as the three stripes used a compression-like Primeknit upper. This material helped contain the foot, […]
Donovan “Spida” Mitchell started his sophomore season in the adidas Pro Bounce 2018 Low. The low-top is essentially the same as the highs, with the collar height being the only difference. As the name suggest, this sneaker features adidas Bounce cushioning. As the cushioning name also suggests, this features a […]
One of the most worn sneakers during Donovan Mitchell’s (almost) rookie of the year season was the adidas Dame 4. Damian Lillard’s forth signature sneaker features the BOUNCE cushioning system from the past Dame models, giving Mitchell extra responsiveness when running and landing. A simple ventilated mesh upper provides breathability […]