The All-Star Weekend has begun, and the sneakers of various brands have ushered in a concentration**.
As in previous years, adidas has prepared an all-star sneaker exhibition, with the first physical appearance of Lillard 9 and Mitchell 6.
When it comes to Lillard's signature shoes, many fans have thought that the Dame 8 Extply will be his last personal shoe.
On the one hand, Lillard's 10-year contract signed in 2014 expires this year.
On the other hand, he left Portland to chase the championship, and after years of wandering and playing as the No. 2 man in the Bucks, there is a feeling of rootlessness.
After the announcement of this year's East and West All-Star starters, Coach Lee, who is known for his big heart, turned out to be the one with the most doubts.
In 2014, Lillard, who was still Aldridge's younger brother, was selected as an All-Star and convinced adidas that he would write even better stories in the future.
In 2018, Lillard was the absolute centerpiece of the two-gun era, making the best team and selling well in the signature shoe Dame 4 at his feet.
It's getting less and less likely to repeat the sales results of the year, but adidas has an attitude that wants to bring something different.
Last month, Coach Lee returned to Portland for the first time as a Bucks player, and adidas officially opened a building named after Lillard.
Alwats Home Court, which represents Lillard's identity in Portland. Perhaps adidas will offer the 75-star a lifetime endorsement deal this summer.
The all-new DAME 9 showcases new content that wants to reverse the declining sales of its predecessor.
Compared to the bulky silhouette of the Dame 8 Extply, the Dame 9 silhouette has a sense of speed, with a red and black color scheme and a streamlined body, which is a bit like a football boot falcon.
The full boot jacket with the opening at the tongue is very similar to last year's critically acclaimed Harden Vol7. There should be no need to worry about the dynamic fit wrapping feeling.
Continuing the lightweight route, the midsole is still lightstrike foam, which has both fast response and cushioned rebound.
Trae Young and Harden both failed to make the All-Star selection, and in addition to Edwards' AE 1, Dame 9 is indeed a very important presence in the adidas basketball shoe matrix.
In the All-Star Game, Lillard and Mitchell will unveil a new generation of individual signature shoes.
Do you think adidas will give Lillard, who is about to turn 34, a lifetime endorsement deal?
What do you think of adidas' new ** pair of sneaker signature shoes?