Updated Look at Anthony Edwards’ new Adidas AE 2

The Adidas AE 2 will feature a similar full-length rubber treaded outsole to the first design, once again opting for a lower-cut midsole that blends into the upper. We see a much more even mix of material mesh and TPU panels throughout the shoe as the overall design is a bit more toned-down from the AE 1. The toe box remains similar, but we should see much more multi-color combinations throughout this type of silhouette.

Multiple colorways have begun to surface as we see a “Lucid Orange” pair slated for 2026 All-Star Weekend as well as a “Lucid Pink” version for January 2026. The closest release could be the “Blue Fushion” colorway reportedly dropping in October 2025. Still, there have been a number of in-hand looks and reported drop dates with no real confirm from Edwards or Adidas.

The Adidas AE 2 will reportedly come with a $130 retail tag, a slight increase from the previous AE 1 model. Still, almost two years of feedback from Edwards should go a long way in the updates to the newest shoe, so expect more consistency out of Adidas on this front.

How does the AE 2 stack up against the AE 1?