Marvel Studios joins forces with adidas Basketball to create a special pack of basketball sneaker silhouettes entitled 'Heroes Among Us.' The pack is sneakers are specifically crafted for basketball athletes including James Harden, Candace Parker, Tracy McGrady, John Wall, and Damian Lillard.
The pack is comprised of five designs in total, and each athlete sports their own iteration at the NBA Playoffs. Following the game, the sneakers will be available for purchase on the market. Lillard's iteration is themed around Black Panther with hits of black and blue, Harden's centers around Iron Man, featuring armor-like textures and a red and yellow theme. Captain America's theme adorns the N3XT L3V3L sneaker in red, blue, and white. The TMAC 1 sneaker boasts a Nick Fury theme with the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo and monochromatic hues.
Superhero-Themed Basketball Shoes
Marvel Studios and adidas Basketball Drops Heroes Among Us Pack
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