[Update 27 Aug 2024] Campaign images of the BAPE x adidas Dame 9 collection have surfaced, courtesy of Hypebeast. Therein, Damian Lillard himself is seen rocking the capsule, which is set to drop at the end of this month on 31 August. Prices for the collection range from US$20 to US$160. Find the titular collection on the SNKRDUNK App post-release.

[Update 19 Aug 2024] More official images of the BAPE x adidas Dame 9 have arrived—this time of the “Better Scarlet” and “Core Black” colorways. The images come by way of adidas and @brandon1an on X. Check them out in the gallery above as we await official pricing details ahead of the three-colorway pack’s release on 31 August 2024.

[Update 7 Aug 2024] Official images of the BAPE x adidas Dame 9 “Olympic” have arrived! Check them out in the gallery above now.

[Update 5 Aug 2024] The BAPE x adidas Dame 9 has got a third colorway in the mix. Coming in an Olympic-friendly makeover, the new colorway pays tribute to the international tournament. Thanks to leaks from @sean_wotherspoon and @shigeyuki_kunii, we’ve got our first look at the new colorway. Check them out in the gallery and stay tuned to SNKRDUNK Magazine for a firm release date.

[Update 30 Jul 2024] The BAPE x adidas Dame 9 collection is set to launch on 31 August, though the pricing details have yet to be announced. In addition to this release, a triple-black version has also been announced. Keep an eye out for upcoming previews!

Damian Lillard’s signature adidas line has been a mainstay in performance basketball sneakers. The upcoming adidas Dame 9, the 10th iteration in the series, builds upon this pedigree, recently unveiled during All-Star Weekend. This latest offering marks a renewed collaboration with iconic streetwear brand BAPE, following their previous partnership on the Dame 4.

The BAPE x adidas Dame 9 showcases a functional design, featuring a textile upper bolstered with synthetic overlays for optimal on-court durability and support. Mesh ventilation panels strategically placed on the midfoot enhance breathability while maintaining the signature adidas Three Stripes aesthetic. A neoprene bootie ensures a secure, comfortable fit, ideal for the rigors of competitive basketball.

The shoe boasts a red base emblazoned with BAPE’s iconic ABC camo pattern. Black accents on the tongue and neoprene lining provide a striking contrast. Golden details elevate the design, adorning the Three Stripes incision on the midfoot, the BAPE head logo on the lateral heel, and the adidas logo near the toe. A unique touch comes in the form of BAPE STA branding on the heel. The design is completed with a black midsole and a red outsole featuring zoned LIGHTSTRIKE cushioning technology.

Extending beyond footwear, the collaboration encompasses a range of matching apparel. This includes a reversible jersey, a Baby Milo shirt, and basketball shorts, all designed to complement the BAPE x adidas Dame 9 aesthetic.

Scheduled for release in August 2024, the BAPE x adidas Dame 9 will be available for purchase through adidas, BAPE, and select retailers online and in-store. The official retail price has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for further details on this highly anticipated collaboration.

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