It’s been an eventful summer for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. His gold medal at the Paris Olympics overshadowed the Timberwolves’ incredible run in the NBA playoffs.
During the Western Conference Finals, Edwards debuted his first adidas signature sneaker in a fan-favorite colorway. The adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low “Slime” took the basketball world by storm.
Luckily for athletes and fans alike, these shoes are set to release later this month. Below, you’ll find a detailed look and description of the performance basketball shoes.
The Adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low “Slime” is slated to release in September 2024 for $110 in adult sizes on the adidas website and at select retailers.
This news was first reported by Sole RetrieverOther websites have confirmed the release, but have referred to the colorway as “Lucid Lime.”
The low-top basketball shoes feature a slimy green TPU cage that appeals to fans of all ages. Underneath the cage is a black mesh upper and a heel counter featuring the adidas logo.
Anthony Edwards looks to help even the series with the AE1 Low “Slime Green” 👟🔥
DAL-MIN (1-0) | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/g7KLkoooq9
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2024
Originally called the adidas AE 1, adidas renamed the eponymous model to reflect Edwards’ fame. Then, its low-top counterpart was released to further build buzz around the basketball shoe.
While early colorways of Edwards’ sneakers quickly sold out online, supply is finally meeting demand. Online shoppers can find the Anthony Edwards 1 in full family sizes on the site Adidas website.
With the NBA season just around the corner, fans can expect more heat from Edwards and adidas throughout the year. Stay tuned to Sports Illustrated Kicks on SI for all your NBA shoe news and beyond.
