Since signing with Adidas after getting drafted in 2018, Trae Young has been one of the unofficial faces of the brandโs N3xt L3v3l shoe, helping lead its rollout and wearing it throughout his pro stint thus far. Now, itโs confirmed the Atlanta Hawks All-Star has not only signed an extension with the Three Stripes, but heโs got his own signature sneaker on the way.
Young broke the news on ESPN today, announcing heโs signed a multi-year extension with Adidas. His signature sneaker, the Trae Young 1, is set to arrive during the Fall 2021 season.ย
โIโm super excited,โ Young told ESPNโs Rachel Nichols. โThis is a dream come true for me. I dreamed as a kid, just playing on those little goalsย in your room, putting on [signature] shoes and dreaming of being that player.โ
Young says heโs been โvery involvedโ in the process of making the shoe. โI want this shoe to represent me, I want this shoe to represent who I am. This shoe is gonna do that. Every kid that puts this shoe on, every person who plays in this shoe, is going to feel the way that I feel.โ
Check back soon for more details on the upcoming Adidas Trae Young 1.
UPDATE (05/24):ย Young officially debutedย his first signature shoe with the Three Stripes, the Adidas Trae Young 1, for his first-everย NBA Playoff game yesterday. As of now, the shoe is scheduled to hit shelves in theย fall but specific release detailsย haveย yet to be announcedย by the brand.
UPDATE (09/24):ย After months of previews, Adidas has confirmed thatย Trae Young 1 is officially releasing on Oct. 1 at Adidas.com and at select Adidas retailers for $140. Grab aย closer look at the shoe below.