Michael Le All things basketball converge at All-Star Weekend. And with adidas’ hardwood efforts heading in a new direction, there’s no better a place to unveil their forthcoming offerings than right in Salt Lake City.
Following the introduction of Remember The Why, a new chapter for adidas Basketball, the Three Stripes have introduced two expansive chapters of footwear and apparel. But that’s not all the German footwear brand has up their sleeve for 2023.
From the return of past classics to the debut of new signatures and models, adidas Basketball has quite the year ahead of them. For a detailed peek at much of what they have lined up, look below, as many a future release was previewed just ahead of yet another exciting All-Star Game.
Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Buckle Low “Cangrejeros de Santurce”
The Cangrejeros de Santurce — a basketball franchise based in Puerto Rico — is receiving their own adidas Forum Buckle Low courtesy of their co-owner, the world-renowned Bad Bunny.
Borrowing the team’s logo and signature colors, the Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Buckle Low “Cangrejeros de Santurce” is expected to release later in 2023.
Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Buckle Low “Cangrejeros de Santurce”
“The Last” Forum wasn’t actually the last.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
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adidas Crazy IIInfinity
In essence, the newly-introduced adidas Crazy IIInfinity expands on the late Kobe Bryant’s Three Stripes legacy, all the while proffering a modern successor to the much-beloved Crazy 1.
Revealed in several colorways, the adidas Crazy IIInfinity is confirmed to be releasing later in 2023.
adidas Crazy IIInfinity
The Kobe 3, in spirit.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
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adidas D.O.N ISSUE #5
Complete with LIGHTSTRIKE cushioning and Donovan Mitchell’s signature branding, the newly-introduced adidas D.O.N ISSUE #5 is the Spida’s latest signature shoe.
Pictured in “Footwear White/Core Black,” the adidas D.O.N ISSUE #5 should be hitting the court as well as the shelves later in 2023.
adidas D.O.N ISSUE #5
“Determination Over Negativity.”
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Dame Extended Play
Damian Lillard started All-Star Weekend on the right foot: the Portland Trail Blazers Point Guard not only won this year’s 3-point Contest but also revealed a first look at the upcoming adidas Dame Extended Play.
Expect the adidas Dame Extended Play to be made available later in 2023.
adidas Dame Extended Play
Footwear fit for the Dame.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Harden Vol. 7
First seen back in 2022, the adidas Harden Vol. 7 is in store for a wide range of new colorways, many of which were previewed at the Three Stripes’ “Remember The Why” activation.
From “Better Scarlet” to “Crew Yellow,” the adidas Harden Vol. 7’s upcoming catalog can be seen below, with pairs to be made available later in 2023.
adidas Harden Vol. 7
Making its official debut this year.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Trae Young 2
Trae Young’s newest signature, the eponymous adidas Trae Young 2, made its debut in the latter half of 2022. Moving forward, the silhouette is slated to arrive in a number of new colorways.
Both the “Dash Grey” and “Alcorn State University” are confirmed to be releasing later in 2023.
adidas Trae Young 2
While not an All-Star, Trae Young still showed up for the weekend.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Adizero Select “Evan Mobley PE”
Designed with speed in mind, the adidas Adizero Select capitalizes on the Three Stripes’ LIGHTSTRIKE technology. And after releasing on the inline front, the silhouette is teaming up with the Cavaliers’ very own Evan Mobley.
The adidas Adizero Select “Evan Mobley PE” will be available later in 2023.
adidas Adizero Select “Evan Mobley PE”
Dressed in the Cavaliers’ signature colors.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas BYW Select “Anthony Edwards PE”
adidas has cultivated a longstanding relationship with Marvel, crafting footwear inspired by the universe’s many iconic characters. And come soon, the NBA’s own superhero — Anthony “Ant-Man” Edwards — will receive a BYW select that would surely make Stan Lee proud.
The adidas BYW Select “Anthony Edwards PE” is slated to release in 2023.
adidas BYW Select “Anthony Edwards PE”
Officially cosigned by Marvel.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Exhibit Select
Expanding upon an existing franchise, the newly-unveiled adidas Exhibit Select is making its introduction with a bit of an assist from Candace Parker.
The adidas Exhibit Select “Candace Parker Collection Part 3” will be releasing alongside inline colorways later in 2023.
adidas Exhibit Select
Previewed in threes.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Crazy 1 “Core Black”
Formerly known as The Kobe, the adidas Crazy 1 is returning this year in a “Core Black” colorway that conjures to mind images of the “Noir” from years past
The adidas Crazy 1 “Core Black” is expected to release later in 2023.
adidas Crazy 1 “Core Black”
Inspired by a past appearance.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Crazy 8
Worn by the late Kobe Bryant in his first All-Star Game, the adidas Crazy 8 will soon see a brand new ensemble of colorways.
Expect the adidas Crazy 8 to make its return later in 2023.
adidas Crazy 8
Formerly known as the KB8.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas Top Ten 2010
Yet another sneaker worn by the late and great Kobe Bryant, the adidas Top Ten 2010 outfitted the athlete when he was still a rookie.
The adidas Top Ten 2010, much like the Crazy 8, is making its way back to the cultural forefront later in 2023.
adidas Top Ten 2010
Ahead of its time.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas SUPERTEAM 2000 S
A futuristic model somewhat reminiscent of the Crazy 1, the SUPERTEAM 2000 S is a futuristic offering akin to a concept car.
The SUPERTEAM 2000 S will be making its debut later in 2023 alongside the SUPERTEAM Slide.
adidas SUPERTEAM 2000 S
Something straight from the future.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas “Pinstripe Pack”
Helmed by the Attitude as well as the Rivalry Low 86, the “Pinstripe Pack” crafts a colorful homage to the Big Apple, referencing the very essence of New York City.
Both of the above-mentioned models will be available later in 2023.
adidas “Pinstripe Pack”
New York, I love you.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas “NCAA Collection”
adidas is paying homage to the NCAA atop both the Forum Low CL as well as the Rivalry Low.
Inspired by a sizable host of schools, from the University of Miami to Kansas University, the “NCAA Collection” will be releasing later in 2023.
adidas “NCAA Collection”
School pride for your feet.
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
adidas TMAC 3 “UAPB”
Newly-enrolled in the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, the upcoming adidas TMAC 3 “UAPB” bleeds black and gold, celebrating the Lions through both color as well as insignia.
The adidas TMAC 3 “UAPB” will be hitting campus later in 2023.
adidas TMAC 3 “UAPB”
Go Lions!
Release Date: Upcoming 2023
