• SUBJECT: ADIDAS CLIMACOOL LACED / SPRING 2026 CAMPAIGN
• RELEASE DATE: MARCH 3, 2026
• FEATURED ATHLETES: JALEN WILLIAMS (NBA) / KAHLEAH COPPER (WNBA)

Today, March 3, 2026, Adidas officially transitioned its most advanced footwear experiment into a retail reality. The CLIMACOOL LACED has arrived in its flagship “Off-White” and “Carbon” colorways, signaling the moment 3D printing moved from the limited-edition lab to the mass-market assembly line.

Fronted by Jalen Williams and Kahleah Copper, the campaign frames the shoe as a mechanical recovery system designed for the “off-duty” hours of the modern professional athlete.

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The Athlete Co-Sign: Recovery Hardware

For Jalen Williams and Kahleah Copper, the collaboration isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about a high-functioning “Software Reset” for their feet after game day. Here’s what they both had to say about the release, courtesy of Adidas.

• Jalen Williams: “Comfort is essential as soon as I step off the court. My feet go through so much during training and games, so giving them time to breathe is a non-negotiable—shoes are exactly what I need after an intense session.”
• Kahleah Copper: “For me, I love a simple yet put-together look—and comfort must be front of mind. What’s even better is that they’re truly designed to breathe… they give my feet so much added air when I walk—something I need more than ever after game-day!”

The Technology: Grown Via Digital Light Synthesis (DLS)

Photo: Adidas

The CLIMACOOL LACED is a monolithic structure built through high-resolution 3D printing and programmable liquid resins.

• Architecture: The silhouette features no edges or joins, eliminating traditional pressure points. The result is a ride that is 15% lighter than the 2025 prototypes.
• 360° Airflow Dynamics: The entire upper is a sculpted lattice designed to function as a ventilation pump, dropping skin temperature by roughly 3°C compared to standard performance knits.

Release Information

Photo: Adidas

The Adidas CLIMACOOL LACED is available now (March 3) via the Adidas App and select global retailers.

• Price: $160
• Colorways: Off White / Silver Metallic (KJ8969) and Grey Four / Carbon (KJ8967)

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Featured Photo: Adidas

Author Bio

Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.