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On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves increased their lead in the Western Conference standings with a 118-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards showed out with 28 points in a new colorway of his first signature sneaker with adidas.
Fans got their first look at the adidas AE 1 in the 'Best of Adi' colorway. The unreleased colorway features a white TPU cage and outsole. Meanwhile, the black textile upper is accented with aurora green laces and branding. Below is a detailed look and breakdown of everything we know about the never-before-seen hoop shoe.
adidas AE 1
The adidas AE 1 launched and sold out quickly online in December 2023. There is no word from adidas on when the 'Best of Adi' colorway will hit shelves, but this does feel like a future general release colorway.
The good news is that another Timberwolves-inspired colorway will be released soon. The blue and black adidas AE 1 'New Wave' is scheduled to drop on Thursday, January 25. Online shoppers will be able to purchase the hoop shoes for $120 in adult sizes on the adidas website.
The only thing more riveting than each new colorway of Edwards' sneakers has been the marketing push by adidas. Earlier this season, Edwards and adidas put NBA players on blast for their unremarkable and boring signature sneaker lines.
In an era full of retro sneakers and nostalgia, no brand embodies futuristic models like adidas. Best of all, they have a player and clear marketing campaign that lives up to the hype. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your footwear news from the sports world.
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