adidas BB.01 Additive basketball shoes launch next week

Sportswear giant adidas has been ramping up its use of 3D printing for footwear, not only with its CLIMACOOL sneakers, but also with performance shoe models for various sports, including football and basketball. In March, adidas unveiled the first glimpses of its 3D printed basketball shoes via its Project R.A.P. and now the company is readying to officially launch these innovative shoes. Dubbed the BB.01 Additive basketball shoes, the new wearables from adidas will become available to purchase on July 14, 2026 and are retailing for US$250.

Basketball shoes have been subject to many trends over the years, from the once ubiquitous canvas Chuck Taylor All Stars, to adidas’ Superstar sneakers, to Nike’s disruptive Air Jordans. The evolution of this type of footwear has been driven by performance improvements, specifically boosting impact cushioning, ankle stability, and traction to enable players to jump, pivot, and cut on the court. Interestingly, you may have noticed that despite being designed for the court, all these shoes went on to have massive mainstream success. Perhaps the same will be true of the BB.01 Additive basketball shoes.

The BB.01 Additive features a mid-cut silhouette with a 3D printed midsole, textile sockliner, and rubber outsole. The midsole, which extends as the shoe’s outer shell, is based on a unique lattice design that facilitates support, flexibility, and comfort. As part of this optimization, the lattice includes variable densities, with higher densities around the toes, heels, and midsole for stability, while the lattice becomes less dense around the sides of the foot, where a degree of flexibility is required.

From an aesthetic perspective, the shoe has a streamlined shape and the top layer of the lattice is characterized by soft diagonal lines. The BB.01 Additive comes in a Solar Red/Orbit Grey colorway and bears adidas’ iconic three stripes at the back of the heel.

“Every step feels more connected and instinctive—so you can cut, cross and drive with confidence,” adidas says. “The 3D printed lattice is built to sync with you—removing distractions so every step feels fluid and instinctive. Engineered support wraps your foot and holds you steady. Impact dissolves underfoot, keeping you connected so every landing feeds your next move. No friction. No interruption. Just total connection between you and the game. Feel what changes when everything is built around you.”

We got our first glimpse of the 3D printed basketball shoe when Darryn Peterson of the Kansas Jayhawks wore the shoes on the court during the NCAA’s March Madness. Soon, consumers can themselves try out the 3D printed basketball shoe by placing an order via the adidas Confirmed app. As we said, the basketball shoes were developed as part of Project R.A.P. (Radical Athlete Perception), a platform for making custom 3D printed sports products. So far, adidas has also launched a 3D printed football boot (soccer cleat) through Project R.A.P. and is in the process of preparing an American football shoe launch.