Adidas Unveils Trae Young's Third Signature Sneaker

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young's third signature adidas basketball shoe is here.
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Love or hate him; you cannot ignore Trae Young. The Atlanta Hawks point guard plays with a level of bravado and toughness rarely seen in the modern NBA. Young's confidence is always matched by his play, and that is why the 24-year-old has a loyal following among the youngest generation of basketball fans.

After months of anticipation, adidas Basketball and Young officially introduced the Trae 3. It is the third signature shoe collaboration in the icon’s footwear legacy, revolutionizing the playing experience for the modern hooper. Packed with cutting-edge technology, the adidas Trae 3 represents the pinnacle of adidas Basketball’s footwear innovation.

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Side view of Trae Young's black and orange adidas sneaker.
A detailed look at the Trae 3 / adidas

Young teased his third signature sneaker on Father's Day alongside his dad and son (a heartfelt nod to the third installment of his signature sneaker line). Now we finally have a release date for the performance basketball shoe.

The adidas Trae 3 is launching on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Athletes and fans can purchase the adidas Trae 3 for $140 in adult sizes on the adidas website and at select retailers. The launch colorway is just the first of many futuristic colorways scheduled to hit shelves over the next year.

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View of Trae Young's black and orange adidas basketball shoes.
A detailed look at the Trae 3 / adidas

"I am incredibly proud to launch my third signature shoe with adidas, and it holds a special significance for me,” Young says. “As I step into this new chapter of my life, becoming a father, it feels like I'm entering a new era, not just as a player but as a man. This shoe represents not only my evolution on the court but also the legacy I hope to leave behind."

The adidas Trae 3 features the brand's composite foam, specifically engineered to be lightweight to support energy return. The shoe features a new midsole compound, an outsole crafted from Young's biometric data, and an updated asymmetrical torsion bar for stability. Its lightweight construction reflects Young’s agile and fast-paced play style, providing cushioning for comfort.

Beyond its functionality, the adidas Trae 3 boasts a sleek and futuristic design that embodies Young's personal style, making it suitable for both on-court dominance and off-court style. Stay locked into FanNation Kicks for all of your footwear coverage.

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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.