Anthony Edwards New Shoes Leaked

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The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Anthony Edwards in 2020 with the hope that he would turn into a superstar. Luckily for the Timberwolves, it happened. Ant has also become one of the most marketable players in sports.

One of the biggest success stories surrounding Edwards, aside from his play on the court, has been his marriage with Adidas. The AE 1 silhouette quickly became one of the best sneakers to hit the market in recent memory. And, with the success that it had, Adidas paid him a lucrative deal to be the face of Adidas Basketball.

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The success of the shoe is great news, but it brings the other side of the sword along with it. The good part? The buzz is real, and the foundation is set. The bad news? Expectations for the follow-up are now through the roof, and Adidas has to keep the momentum alive.

Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards new kicks are sus

The first Anthony Edwards signature sneaker was dubbed “With Love” and showed up in December 2023. The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar has since showcased multiple colorways of the mid-cut silhouette, as well as unveiling a low-top sneaker. The success of the shoe has understandably delayed the next iteration, but a recent leak gives us a look a the next edition.

Obviously the image is a tease and doesn’t showcase the entire product. It is substantially better than the previous leaks that have come out, however, but it’s also not far off from previously underwhelming examples.

Adidas has consistently been looking for their next big thing. Anthony Edwards has proven to be it, and the marketing campaign surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar has been nothing short of exceptional. That said, they can’t afford to follow up a generational sneaker with a flop.

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This season Edwards has taken his game to a new level, as well. After the Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, there was no doubt who’s team it was. Edwards has responded by contributing a career-high 27.5 points per game.

With Towns gone, Edwards has taken aim from beyond the arc. His 40.6% three point rate is a career-best, and he is averaging a career-high 10.2 three-point field goals per game.

There will likely never be a point in which Anthony Edwards is not marketable. That said, Adidas has to continue not to flop on his signature offerings and hope they are as well-received as the first iteration was.

It remains to be seen how this new shoe will be judged by the fans. The release date is vague as later in 2025. Who lines up to snag them will ultimately decide the fate of Adidas’ latest offering.

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