Take a look at the three pairs that make up the upcoming adidas Arthur Ashe Tribute Collection in honor of Black History Month. For those who may not now, Arthur Ashe was a legendary pro tennis player who heavily contributed to the sport. Considered a trailblazer in the world of tennis, Arthur Ashe became the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam title – not once, but three times. The outspoken athlete broke barriers in the world of sports, utilizing his popularity to bring global attention to civil rights issues in the United States and continued his legacy of fighting for human rights abroad after retiring from professional tennis.
adidas looks to put the spotlight on him by dropping this Arthur Ashe Tribute Collection which consists of limited-edition styles of the adidas Harden Vol. 1, Dame 3 and D Rose 7. All models pays homage to the pioneering philanthropic and athletic abilities of one of the world’s greatest tennis players.
All three pairs from the collection are designed with scholastic legacy webbing, a multi-color pattern placed along the sockliner, collar and additional silhouette details that represent the honorary degrees he received from more than 20 universities during his life as well as after his passing. The Harden Vol. 1 comes with a Black and Gray knit upper paired up with premium White leather and black contrasts. The Dame 3 and D Rose 7 come equipped with White uppers and Black accents that represent the traditional performance gear of Ashe’s era. The “AA” graphic printed on the left sockliner stands for his initials as well as for AIDS Awareness and Anti-Apartheid. The “1975” graphic pays tribute to Ashe’s Wimbledon victory and No. 1 world ranking. An “Arthur Ashe Activist Advocate” is displayed on the right sockliner to commemorate his contributions that transcend sport to this very day. Each model also comes equipped with a custom Arthur Ashe portrait and signature hangtag.
Retail prices are as follows: adidas Harden Vol 1-$140, Dame 3-$115, and Rose 7-$140. The entire adidas Arthur Ashe Tribute Collection will release on January 23 at adidas.com and will be worn on-court by James Harden, Damian Lillard and Derrick Rose in select games throughout Black History Month.
via: adidas
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