11.07.2024

The adidas Trae Young 4 has been canceled as Sole Retriever has confirmed with sources that Trae's contract with adidas expired, making him a free agent.

Trae Young’s Contract With adidas Officially Over, Trae Young 4 Canceled

Updated on Published
adidas Trae Young 4
adidas Trae Young 4

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks did what many can only dream of — getting his signature sneaker. Young first signed with adidas in 2018, and since then, he has had three signature sneaker models under the adidas Trae Young lineup. Plans were for the Trae Young 4 to debut in September, but following Sole Retriever reporting that this model would be his last, we are able to confirm that Trae's contract with adidas has expired, and the release of the Trae Young 4 has been canceled.

While we don’t know the exact details of Trae’s deal with adidas, we know that in 2018, the duo agreed to a four-year contract, but the deal was restructured in 2020 when he signed a “multi-year” extension. After debuting his first model, the Trae Young 1, in Fall 2021, Trae has unveiled a new iteration each year. The Trae Young 2 debuted in 2022 and dropped the Trae Young 3 last September. His contract expired before the start of the current NBA season, in which he was spotted wearing ANTA and Jordan Brand sneakers.

adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Red
adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Red, originally slated to launch Spring 2025

The writing was already on the wall for Trae's departure from The Three Stripes. Internal documents and catalogs for upcoming basketball products had no mention of Trae Young on the brand's roster, and sources have told Sole Retriever his line was one of the lower-performing sellers. It's important to note that Trae's sneakers are still available to purchase on adidas' website, and for a deep discount at that.

Six colorways of the adidas Trae Young 4 were set to release in Holiday 2024, while another six were slated for Spring 2025. However, they are now canceled. Check below for images of all 12 planned Trae Young 4 colorways, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.

adidas Trae Young 4 Core Black Carbon

Color: Core Black/Carbon/Core Black
Style Code: IG6654
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Core Black Carbon
adidas Trae Young 4 Core Black Carbon

adidas Trae Young 4 Magic Beige

Color: Magic Beige/Core Black/Crystal Sand
Style Code: IG6652
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Magic Beige
adidas Trae Young 4 Magic Beige

adidas Trae Young 4 Shadow Fig

Color: Shadow Fig/Aurora Black/Preloved Fig
Style Code: IG6651
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Shadow Fig
adidas Trae Young 4 Shadow Fig

adidas Trae Young 4 White Black Grey

Color: Cloud White/Core Black/Orbit Grey
Style Code: IG6653
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 White Black Grey
adidas Trae Young 4 White Black Grey

adidas Trae Young 4 Impact Orange

Color: Impact Orange/Core Black/Semi Impact Orange
Style Code: IG6591
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Impact Orange
adidas Trae Young 4 Impact Orange

adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Lemon

Color: Lucid Lemon/Core Black/Hi-Res Yellow
Style Code: IG6592
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Lemon
adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Lemon

adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Red

Color: Lucid Red/Core Black/Lucid Red
Style Code: JI1559
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Red
adidas Trae Young 4 Lucid Red

adidas Trae Young 4 Orange Blue

Color: Cloud White/Impact Orange/Supplier Colour
Style Code: JH9267
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Orange Blue
adidas Trae Young 4 Orange Blue

adidas Trae Young 4 Purple Gold

Color: Supplier Colour/Cloud White/Supplier Colour
Style Code: JH9266
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Purple Gold
adidas Trae Young 4 Purple Gold

adidas Trae Young 4 Off White Core Black

Color: Off White/Core Black/Lucid Red
Style Code: JH9265
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Off White Core Black
adidas Trae Young 4 Off White Core Black

adidas Trae Young 4 Dark Blue

Color: Supplier Colour/Dark Blue/Cloud White
Style Code: JI1560
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Dark Blue
adidas Trae Young 4 Dark Blue

adidas Trae Young 4 Silver Metallic Violet Tone

Color: Silver Metallic/Core Black/Violet Tone
Style Code: JH9264
Release Date: N/A
Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 4 Silver Metallic Violet Tone
adidas Trae Young 4 Silver Metallic Violet Tone

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