Donovan Mitchell’s signature line with adidas reaches its eighth chapter, and the DON Issue 8 Panama brings a bright Lucid Tangerine, Core Black, and Pulse Mint mix to the hardwood. It is a loud, tropical leaning colorway that fits a guard who has never been shy about color on court.
adidas has quietly built the DON Issue series into one of the better value signature runs in basketball. Mitchell signed with the brand in 2020 after leaving Nike, and the line has stayed anchored to an under $130 price point while delivering real performance hardware. The Issue 8 continues that approach, keeping the shoe accessible for the high school and rec league players who actually wear these for their intended purpose rather than shelving them.
To me this shows adidas playing a different game than the premium signature market. While other brands push flagship models past $150 and lean on retro nostalgia, the DON line keeps showing up affordable, colorful, and built to hoop in. The Panama makeup is a summer ready option that will move because it looks good and does not require a raffle or a resale premium to own.
Release details: The adidas DON Issue 8 Panama releases August 15, 2026 for $120, style code KI9287, in the Lucid Tangerine, Core Black, and Pulse Mint colorway. A grade school version arrives the same day for $90 under style code KI1650.
Where to buy: Pairs release through adidas and select adidas basketball retailers.
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