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Sneakers Release – adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 “Clear Grey/Multi-Color” Men’s Basketball Shoe Launching 6/1

Sneakers Release – adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 “Clear Grey/Multi-Color” Men’s Basketball Shoe Launching 6/1

May 24, 2022

The adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 “Clear Grey/Multi-Color” men’s shoe drops June 1 at Hibbett | City Gear.

adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 "Clear Grey/Multi-Color" Men's basketball shoe front

Whether it’s inviting special guests to his games, publicly speaking out about bullied autistic children or donating money to related causes, Donovan Mitchell has done much more than simply integrating autism awareness symbolism into his sneakers.

adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 "Clear Grey/Multi-Color" Men's basketball shoe close up

Anyone can help raise awareness, though, with Mitchell’s latest sneaker release. June 1 marks the launch of the adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 sneakers. This men’s basketball shoe release incorporates puzzle piece graphics, Purple Rush and Semi-Screaming Green tones, all incorporated into an otherwise Clear Grey sneaker.

adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 "Clear Grey/Multi-Color" Men's basketball shoe close up back

This men’s basketball shoe lacks some of the more obvious cartoon flashiness of previous D.O.N. models, save for nods to previous versions like a zig-zag emblem along the lacing system. The adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 is a bit heftier in silhouette, taking on a more vintage 1990s basketball shoe look designed for performance.

adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 "Clear Grey/Multi-Color" Men's basketball shoe side

A thick, Clear Grey mesh dresses the shoe’s upper with strategically placed shapes reinforcing areas of high abrasion along the foot. A rainbow of colors artfully adorns the sneaker. Ribbon-like fabric decorates the heel, trimmed in puzzle pieces and incorporating adidas’ Three Stripes. The generously sized purple heel emblem includes a holographic puzzle piece and “Autism Awareness” written on the tab. Multicolored puzzle piece fabric pads the sockliner, while a midfoot band along the lacing system bears the message: “Determination over negativity.”

adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 "Clear Grey/Multi-Color" Men's basketball shoe side left

Donovan “Spida” Mitchell’s arachnid-style logo embellishes the tongue and the sockliner, definitely taking a backseat to the puzzle piece theme of these kicks. Lightstrike cushioning creates a soft, springy place to land when making buzzer-beating shots on the court. This rendition also retains its web-like outsole pattern for stop-on-a-dime traction.

adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 "Clear Grey/Multi-Color" Men's basketball shoe top

Perhaps the most impactful part of this particular release is its commitment to sustainability. These adidas shoes are made in part with recycled manufacturing waste. 25% of the components used to make the upper contain a minimum of 50% recycled content.

adidas D.O.N. Issue #3 "Clear Grey/Multi-Color" Men's basketball shoe bottom

Amplify autism awareness, do your part with sustainable shoes, and enjoy the locked-down feel of the D.O.N. Issue #3 adidas men’s basketball shoes. Shop the Clear Grey, Purple Rush and Semi-Screaming Green colorway beginning June 1 at Hibbett | City Gear.

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