Averaging over 24 points a game, Damian Lillard's debut season with the Milwaukee Bucks didn't end the way he would have liked on the court. But off the court, as part of his signature sneaker line with adidas, the star Point Guard is launching his latest signature sneaker, the Dame 9, throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. A new colorway has surfaced with pairs like Solar Red, Purple Burst, and Halloween in the rearview. The latest adidas Dame 9 is adorned in a Milwaukee Bucks color scheme.
One of the faces of the NBA, his clutch play and performances, coupled with one of the greatest athlete taglines of all time, Dame Time, have made Lillard a cultural superstar. He entered the 2012 NBA Draft and was selected 6th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers. In 2014, he signed a deal with The Brand With The Three Stripes, which has just surpassed its tenth anniversary. Along with the recent news about the upcoming Dame 10 model scheduled to launch in Summer 2025, there is no end to this partnership, which has impacted community and athletic levels. Lillard's strong connection with fans and adidas' innovative designs have helped the line resonate deeply with consumers, making it one of the most successful collaborations in recent years.
Distinctive color blocking appears on the adidas Dame 9 Bucks, with the internal bootie adorned in purple. Collegiate Green wraps around the upper edge, with the rest of the sneaker encased in white leather, which gives the shoe its signature look. Lillards signature D motif appears on the tongue, with a small EQT logo on the toe area. More dual branding comes into play via the insoles. Underfoot, a creamy translucent rubber outsole is fitted for extra traction and grip, with the signature D underneath in purple.
The adidas Dame 9 Bucks is set to release on October 22, 2024, at adidas and select retailers in-store and online. Coming in men's sizing, retail is set at $130. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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Craig Bell happily talks about sneakers or as he calls them "trainers" every day of the year. An avid Bradford City fan, he's also a big supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles. He will forever profess that Cricket is better than Baseball and that Rugby League is better then Rugby Union. Among his many hot takes, he believes the adidas ZX range is the pinnacle of sneaker design.
