adidas Steps Into the Future With Its First 3D-Printed Basketball Sneaker: The BB.01
The Three Stripes are bringing 4D resin technology to the hardwood with a brand-new silhouette dropping in a “Solar Red/Orbit Grey” colorway.
Summary
adidas has officially unveiled the BB.01 Additive, marking the brand's first-ever foray into fully 3D-printed performance basketball footwear
The mid-cut silhouette features a highly engineered resin outer shell built with distinct lattice densities to provide rigid stability and flexible movement on the court
The highly anticipated "Solar Red/Orbit Grey" colorway drops next week, July 14, via the adidas Confirmed app
Name: adidas BB.01 “Solar Red/Orbit Grey”
Colorway: Solar Red/Orbit Grey-Core Black
SKU: LC4118
MSRP: $250 USD
Release Date: July 14, 2026
Where to Buy: adidas
The future of performance basketball footwear has officially arrived. More than a decade after shaking up the industry with its Futurecraft technology, adidas is finally bringing its 3D-printed innovations directly to the hardwood. Dubbed the BB.01, the highly anticipated model is a massive leap forward for the Three Stripes, blending cutting-edge digital manufacturing with elite on-court performance. Following a quiet on-court debut during the college basketball season, the brand is officially ready to unleash the silhouette to the public in a striking “Solar Red/Orbit Grey” colorway.
This isn’t just a standard basketball shoe; it’s an engineering marvel. Rather than relying on traditional textiles and foams, the outer shell of the BB.01 is crafted entirely from a specialized 3D-printed resin. Using the same sweeping structural lines previously seen on the Climacool slip-ons, the mid-cut silhouette utilizes a dynamic lattice design across the sidewalls that allows the shoe to flex and twist naturally with the foot.
To ensure the shoe can handle the rigorous demands of sharp cuts and heavy landings, adidas engineered higher-density printed zones at the toes, heels, and midsole for rigid stability. Inside, a soft textile inner bootie locks the foot in place, ensuring maximum lockdown and comfort. Visually, the shoe is a certified head-turner. The “Orbit Grey” base is perfectly contrasted by aggressive hits of “Solar Red,” while the signature Three Stripes are integrated directly into the heel, extending upward toward the collar. The model even uses the printed stripe motif to form its traction-heavy outsole.
