Edison Chen Reveals the CLOT x adidas AE 1 Low Blue Flame
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After transitioning from their decade-plus partnership with Nike, Edison Chen’s CLOT has been pumping out a slew of adidas projects. Chen’s design language has matured, infusing the East-meets-West motifs and traditional European footwear within classic adidas silhouettes, but what's really been missing is a project with one of the brand’s hottest divisions, adidas Basketball. CLOT is no stranger to working on performance basketball products, and it looks like they’ll be flexing this muscle again with Anthony Edwards’ signature sneaker line.
In a recent Instagram post, Edison Chen revealed a rendering of an insole that features Anthony Edwards’ signature logo on the left insole and CLOT’s logo on the right. Blue flame graphics are applied as well. With this just being a picture of an insole, we can’t be sure on exactly which model the duo will be tackling. However, Chen later revealed the pair is an AE 1 Low in a Blue Flame colorway.
Image via Edison Chen
Going back to the early parts of 2024, just months after Edison Chen began the CLOT x adidas partnership, the founder was spotted wearing Anthony Edwards’ adidas AE 1 on multiple occasions. He attended a handful of Timberwolves games and was pictured hanging out with Ant-Man afterwards, fueling speculation that there was a project in the works between the two. Edwards has also been pictured wearing CLOT x adidas releases over the last year, making tunnel walks in the CLOT x adidas Superstar and CLOT x adidas Gazelle Silk.
As for the collaborative CLOT x adidas AE 1 Low, the pair comes in a Blue Flame color scheme similar to the originally teased insole. The upper features the traditional black hits on the toe, eyelets, and sockliner, while the generative support wing on the profile features a gradient blue flame graphic. CLOT branding replaces Ant's logo on the left shoe, though the right retains his A logo. Finishing the sneaker is the Lightboost midsole in a tonal finish.
The CLOT x adidas AE 1 Low Blue Flame will likely release in the coming weeks. Exactly where the drop will take place is a mystery at this time. It could be a Jucie Store exclusive or have a wider drop via adidas and select retailers. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on release info for this new adidas AE 1 Low and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Images via Edison Chen
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