Spida in the Shadows: adidas Unleash DON Issue 7 ‘Black’

Donovan Mitchell’s latest adidas joint just activated stealth mode. Introducing the DON Issue 7 ‘Black’, a mean, monochrome assassin ready to creep onto shelves next month at a tidy $120.

Stripped-down and zipped-up, this shadowy silhouette is the first in the Spida lineage to sport a sleek zippered shroud, locking down hidden laces and flashing a covert ‘Spida’ emblem beneath the hood. Tonal micro-grid textures and subtle Three Stripes branding bring sophisticated depth to this blackout beast, perfect for flexing from courtside to curbside.

Performance tech is still king here, with adidas serving up their ultra-responsive Lightstrike Pro cushioning – ideal for quick cuts, power moves, and sky-high jumps. Add in a sturdy TPU shank for rock-solid stability and a herringbone outsole built for ruthless grip, and you’ve got a shoe that’s primed for Mitchell’s signature high-octane game.

Speaking of Spida’s hardwood heroics, his 2024-25 NBA run with Cleveland was an absolute thriller. Averaging 24 points, 5 assists, and nearly 5 boards nightly, Mitchell bagged his sixth consecutive All-Star nod and All-NBA First Team honours, piloting the Cavs to a record-shattering 64–18 season.

Sure, the playoff ride ended sooner than expected, but nobody’s forgetting Mitchell's legendary 41-point heater to erase Boston’s 22-point lead, or that playoff Game 1 against Miami where he torched defenders for 30 points and 4 steals.

The adidas DON Issue 7 is set to launch on August 1 for $120.

For more on NBA hoops sneakers, make sure to check out Caitlin Clark’s scorching Kobe 5 PE – debuted at the WNBA All-Star Weekend!