The adidas DON Issue 8 is set to debut on August 15, 2026, before a Cavaliers-themed colorway joins the lineup later in the fall. adidas has not confirmed an exact release date for this pair.

Rather than pulling from Cleveland’s current uniforms, the design looks back to the franchise’s red-and-gold kits from the 2000s. Wine-colored sections appear along the synthetic mudguard and midfoot shank, while gold branding and trim wrap the heel.

The mesh upper begins with a lighter pink shade near the toe, then darkens into red across the side panels. Gradients have become a recurring part of Donovan Mitchell’s signature series, and the DON Issue #8 keeps that detail in place without losing the Cavaliers connection.

Synthetic overlays add structure around the lower half of the shoe. A sculpted sole handles the performance side, with adidas and Mitchell branding worked into the design.

This Cavaliers colorway will be part of the DON Issue 8’s first seasonal run following the model’s August launch. Retailers have not been announced, but the pair is expected to release through adidas.com and select adidas Basketball accounts during Fall 2026.

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