Drafted number one overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, Anthony Edwards' basketball journey has only begun but is taking the world by storm. Improving every year since joining the league, he has risen to stardom this season with his dominance on the court and his first signature shoe on his feet. Signed to Adidas in December 2020, the AE1 was released in December 2023 and has revitalized Adidas' basketball division. Anthony Edwards and his AE1 signature shoe have shaken up the league, and this article will cover all the colorways that have been revealed so far.
AE1 'WITH LOVE'
Launched in December 2023, the AE1 'With Love' was the debut colorway for Anthony Edwards' new signature shoe line. The peach colorway honors Edwards' mother and grandmother, whose favorite colors are peach and pink. Featuring a black mesh base, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed entirely peach, and red accenting can be found on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 'NEW WAVE'
Released in January 2024, the AE1 'New Wave' marked the second colorway from Anthony Edwards' signature line. Featuring a black mesh base, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed entirely blue with white accenting used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 'THE FUTURE/ALL-STAR'
Released in February 2024, the AE1 'The Future/All-Star' marked a significant release for Anthony Edwards. Although Edwards made his NBA All-Star debut in 2023, this was the first All-Star Weekend where he would be sporting his own signature shoe for the festivities, and Adidas made it a special one. Featuring a black mesh base, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed in metallic burgundy with vibrant neon accenting used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 'BEST OF ADI/STORMTROOPER'
Released in March 2024, the AE1 'Best of Adi/Stormtrooper' draws inspiration from Adidas Basketball history. The shoe's clean design pays homage to the Adidas Crazy 1 ‘Stormtrooper,’ Kobe Bryant's first signature shoe with Adidas. Featuring a black mesh base, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed in white with vibrant neon accenting used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 'MCDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN'
Released in March 2024, the AE1 'McDonald's All-American' celebrated McDonald's annual exhibition game and events. This release features a white mesh base and a new twist to the AE1 by including a mismatched red and blue design. Yellow accenting is used on the Adidas branding, and the iconic golden arches are also present on the heels.
AE1 'VELOCITY BLUE'
Also released in March 2024, the AE1 'Velocity Blue' is a nod to the early Timberwolves era. The shoe's colorway pays homage to the Minnesota Timberwolves' original jersey design. It features a bold upper dressed entirely in blue with green accenting used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 'GEORGIA CLAY/CORAL'
Released in April 2024, the AE1 'Georgia Clay' pays homage to Anthony Edwards' hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The red clay soil famously found in Georgia inspired the shoe's colorway. Featuring a darker red clay mesh upper, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed in a lighter hue with black accenting used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 '3 STRIPES SELECT'
Designed as a player exclusive (PE), the AE1 '3 Stripes Select' is the most unique colorway revealed so far. The shoe celebrates the 3 Stripes Select Basketball youth basketball circuit and features a tie-dye design. Peach, purple, pink, and green hues combine to create a vibrant design yet to be seen on a public release.
AE1 'GEORGIA BULLDOGS'
Set to release this year, the AE1 'Georgia Bulldogs' pays tribute to Edwards' journey as a Bulldog in college. The shoe draws inspiration from the college's colors. Featuring a black mesh upper, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed in bold red with white accenting used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 'MX CHARCOAL'
Expected to release this summer, the AE1 'MX Charcoal' pulls design cues from Kanye West's Yeezy line. The shoe draws inspiration from the MX theme seen on many Yeezy Foam Runners and Slides. Featuring a black mesh upper, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed in a grey marble print with grey accenting used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
AE1 LOW 'MX GREY'
Anthony Edwards debuted the AE1 Low 'MX Grey' during the playoffs, giving us a glimpse of the AE1 in low-top form. Similar to the 'MX Charcoal' high-top, this shoe draws inspiration from the MX theme seen on many Yeezy Foam Runners and Slides. Featuring a low-cut black mesh upper, the honeycomb-molded TPU upper is dressed in a grey marble print with grey accenting that is used on the Adidas and Anthony Edwards branding.
