With all eyes on the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, this weekend, Donovan Mitchell took full advantage of the opportunity by previewing his next Adidas signature shoe.
Pictured here is the first look at the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 5. Much like the prior model, this unreleased performance sneaker features a mid-cut mesh upper with a different mesh material on the overlay panels. Mitchell’s signature spider logo appears on the tongue, along with the D.O.N. branding on the medial side that serves as a nod to Spida’s “Determination Over Negativity” mantra. The midsole is expected to feature Lightstrike cushioning, but that detail has yet to be confirmed by the brand.
There are no release details available for the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 5 but the shoe is expected to hit retail later this year. Grab a closer look at the shoe below.
UPDATE (10/16): After its initial preview at this year's NBA All-Star Weekend, Adidas has confirmed that Mitchell's D.O.N. Issue 5 signature shoe will be released on Oct. 24 at Adidas.com and at Adidas retailers in the "Blue Sapphire" colorway seen below. The sneaker will retail for $120. Additional colorways will be released as the 2023-24 NBA season progresses.
When Complex asked Mitchell about his latest signature shoe he said, "I’m super excited about dropping this new silhouette because it’s not just about the kicks, it’s about what they stand for and how they’ve got you covered both on and off the court. The D.O.N. Issue #5 is all about high-performance and features adidas’ newest technology of the caged jet boost and light strike midsole."
Mitchell also mentioned that the women in his life inspired by the release of the sneaker and said, "It’s always been clear to me that it’s about the people you surround yourself with – the people who are in your corner. I’ve been fortunate enough to have unbelievably strong women in my life like my mom and sister who have kept me grounded, inspired and focused. This release is for them."
