Adidas AE 1 (Anthony Edwards 1) sneaker

The Adidas AE 1 is the debut signature basketball sneaker for NBA star Anthony Edwards. Launched by the global sportswear giant Adidas, the shoe represents a modern shift in basketball footwear design, featuring a distinct generative support wing and Jet Boost cushioning. The brand itself, Adidas, was founded in Germany by Adolf Dassler and has grown into one of the world's largest athletic apparel companies.

Manufacturing for Adidas footwear, specifically high-performance basketball shoes like the AE 1, takes place across a specialized global supply chain. Most production is concentrated in Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, where advanced manufacturing facilities handle the complex molding and materials required for the 'With You' and 'New Wave' colorways. Adidas remains a publicly traded independent company with its primary corporate headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.