Christmas adidas: basketball and indoor shoes

Edwards, Harden, Lillard, Mitchell : four ways to attack

Each adidas signature fits the style of its player. For a gift, start with the player he admires or his position.

• The Anthony Edwards line speaks to the athlete who attacks the hoop and finishes through contact. A pair for those who play with their legs.
• The Harden Volume follows James Harden's game: step-back, changes of pace, quick stops. A pair for the patient scorer.
• The Dame, Damian Lillard's line, targets point guards who shoot from well beyond the three-point line.
• The D.O.N. Issue by Donovan Mitchell is aimed at explosive guards, those who make a difference from the very first step.

Starting out without aiming for the signature

Not all adidas basketball shoes carry a player name. Team models like the Own the Game or the Cross Em Up, often chosen for kids, provide good support for a first pair. They withstand training without needing the technology of signature lines.

Stabil and Crazyflight: indoor adidas

A good part of the lineup comes from other indoor sports. The Stabil, designed for handball, holds the foot in lateral movements. The Crazyflight focuses on jump ability, with a mid-cut version that wraps around the ankle. Female players will also find the Novaflight and the Counterblast in women's sizes.

Spezial: from the court to the streets

The Spezial was born on the courts before hitting the streets. Its suede upper and rubber-coloured sole make it a pair that can be worn in the city as well as indoors. The perfect gift for the basketball fan who takes care of his style off the court.

The right model depending on who it's for

• A highlight-loving teen: the Anthony Edwards line, for the look as much as for the game.
• A club point guard: the Dame or the Harden Volume, designed for changes of pace.
• A female handball player: the Stabil in women's sizes.
• A volleyball player who shoots on weekends: the Crazyflight, light and grippy.

Other brands and promotions to watch

For comparison, LaMelo Ball's line can be found on the Puma shoes for Christmas, and Austin Reaves' line can be found on the Rigorer shoes for Christmas. Indoor shoes from Nike and Hummel complete the indoor offer, and all brands await you on the Christmas shoes page.

In terms of budget, the gift ideas under €150 gather pairs of basketball shoes, and the Black Friday adidas shoes offers discounts on the brand just before the holidays. In a hurry? The delivered in time for Christmas page features items in stock, shipped within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What adidas shoe to gift to an Anthony Edwards fan?

Choose a model from his signature line, then select a colourway close to those he wears in games: for a fan, that's the detail that matters. Check the size in the guide before confirming. His models are also on sale on the Black Friday adidas shoes page.

Where to find cheap adidas shoes for Christmas?

Look for team models and older colourways of signatures, which are often more affordable. The gift ideas under €100 page limits the selection to items below this amount, and the sales will take over after the holidays.

Which adidas to gift to a female player?

Several models come in women's sizes, including the Crazyflight and Novaflight, featuring a sole that grips the floor and absorbs landings. The mid-cut version of the Crazyflight reassures those with delicate ankles. For comparison, the page Nike shoes for Christmas offers other indoor models.

How to read an adidas size in thirds?

adidas sizes its European shoes in thirds: after size 42 comes size 42 2/3, then 43 1/3. If his usual size falls between two, take the upper third for a wide foot. Other brands on the Christmas shoes page typically come in half sizes.

A pair of adidas for a child who grows fast, what size?

Leave a small centimetre of space in front of the toes, no more: a shoe that's too big can roll the ankle during movements. It's better to change pairs more often than to play in a size that's too large. Junior models from all brands can be found on the Christmas shoes page, with an age filter.