Damian Lillard has felt a lot of love this week. The Oakland, Calif. native has returned home to appear in his ninth NBA All-Star Game, which takes place in San Francisco's Chase Center on Saturday, Feb. 15. Ahead of the occasion, Lillard released a number of special products with hometown retailer Shoe Palace and unveiled the Adidas Dame X with his Three Stripes family.
Long-rumored but kept under wraps over the last half-year, the Dame X marks Lillard's 10th signature sneaker with adidas. The silhouette was unveiled during the German sportswear brand's expansive All-Star Showcase, which also shared looks at Anthony Edwards' AE1 and the Fear of God Athletics Basketball II in new colors. Lillard's latest 3-Stripes-branded footwear couldn't debut at a better time. He has always proudly represented the Bay Area – and more specifically, Oakland – so to have his city as the backdrop to the unveiling of his 10th adidas Basketball shoe is special.
The Adidas Dame X maintains a resemblance to its predecessor with a low-cut design aimed at enhancing agility and speed on the court. The sneaker features a lightweight textile upper for optimal breathability, supported by 3D-printed TPU accents that provide crucial zonal protection. These accents trace the length of the upper, forming a distinctive pattern that converges near the branded heel tab. An X appears on the middle of the tongue, denoting a decade of the adidas Dame line.
Underfoot, the midsole is equipped with the Three Stripes' LIGHTSTRIKE cushioning, which Lillard has taken a liking to. A bottom-loaded, Y-shaped shank in the outsole ensures torsional stability, critical for quick directional changes during play.
Adidas Basketball's Dame X will debut in two striking colorways – 'Dolla Red' and 'Dame's Light' – throughout Summer 2025. Additional versions will follow as the second-half of the year unfolds. In the meantime, enjoy detailed looks at pairs ready to hit adidas.com and impending launches.
For more footwear from the Three Stripes, check out our expansive adidas Release Dates Calendar, which includes the Brain Dead Forest Hills collection.
