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adidas DAME X- ‘Blue Burst / Cloud White / Lucid Ray Blue’
Blue Burst / Cloud White / Lucid Ray Blue
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adidas DAME X ‘Warm Sandstone / Core Black / Lucid Lemon’
Warm Sandstone / Core Black / Lucid Lemon
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adidas DAME X- ‘Silver Metallic / Grey Two / Lucid Red’
Silver Metallic / Grey Two / Lucid Red
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adidas Dame X ‘Cloud White / Zero Metalic / Silver Metallic’
Cloud White / Zero Metalic / Silver Metallic
-29%
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adidas DAME X ‘Lucid Orange / Ice Tangerine / Icey Blue’
Lucid Orange / Ice Tangerine / Icey Blue
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adidas Dame X ‘Pure Ruby / Core Black / Zero Metalic’
Pure Ruby / Core Black / Zero Metalic
-29%
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adidas Dame X ‘Core Black / Iron Metallic / Lucid Blue’
Core Black / Iron Metallic / Lucid Blue
-29%
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adidas Dame X ‘Zero Metalic / Core Black / Court Green’
Zero Metalic / Core Black / Court Green
About the Dame X
What the Dame X offers for basketball players and sneaker buyers in 2026
The Dame X is Damian Lillard’s tenth signature shoe with adidas, marking a decade of collaboration between one of the NBA’s most prolific scorers and the brand’s basketball design team. The X designation carries its own significance as a milestone in a signature line that has evolved considerably from the first Dame shoe to this iteration. The performance brief for the Dame line has always centred on the guard-specific demands of Lillard’s game: quick cuts, pull-up jumpers, explosive lateral movements and the durability to handle heavy minutes. The Dame X builds on the cushioning and stability foundations that the line has refined over ten editions while updating the visual language to reflect where the shoe sits in adidas basketball and Lillard’s career in 2026.
How the Dame X fits into Damian Lillard’s signature shoe legacy
The Dame X uses a Lightstrike cushioning construction that targets the balance between responsiveness and underfoot protection that a guard playing heavy minutes demands. The upper construction uses a combination of engineered mesh and fused overlays to achieve lockdown without unnecessary weight. The traction pattern is designed for the quick directional changes and explosive stops that define guard play in the modern game. Compared to earlier Dame models the X has refined the fit around the midfoot and heel to reduce slippage during the lateral movements that put the most stress on upper retention. For players who want a signature shoe built around a guard’s specific requirements the Dame X makes a strong case.
Which Dame X colorways are worth picking up
The Dame X releases in colourways that reference Lillard’s Portland roots, personal history and milestone moments in his career alongside the standard team colourways for Portland, Milwaukee and the wider adidas basketball palette. Limited signature colourways tell specific stories and tend to carry modest premiums. The basic black and white team options are the most practical for on-court use across different kit combinations.
FAQ — Dame X
Is the Dame X a good basketball shoe for guards?
Yes. The Dame line is designed specifically around guard play demands and the X is the most refined version to date. The Lightstrike cushioning, lateral stability and traction pattern are all calibrated for the quick movements, stops and direction changes that guards make most frequently.
How does the Dame X compare to the Dame 8?
The Dame X builds on the foundations of the Dame 8 with updated cushioning calibration and refined upper construction. The fit through the midfoot is tighter and the traction pattern has been updated for better grip on a wider range of court surfaces. The Dame X is the more current performance option.
Does the Dame X work as a casual shoe?
Yes. The cleaner colorways translate well to off-court casual use. The silhouette is lower-profile than some contemporary basketball shoes which makes it versatile. Lillard's cultural presence beyond basketball means the signature shoe has lifestyle credibility beyond the court.
Does the Dame X run true to size?
The Dame X fits true to size for most wearers. The midfoot lockdown construction means it does not have significant extra room. If you have wider feet going half a size up is worth considering.
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Lillard is one of the most recognisable point guards of his generation with a career that has spanned Portland, Milwaukee and Dame Time moments that have defined his signature shoe line. The X marks ten editions of the Dame shoe which is a significant milestone for any signature athlete.