The adidas Dame 3 from the Arthur Ashe Collection is inspired by the legendary pro tennis player who heavily contributed to the sport. Considered a trailblazer in the world of tennis, Arthur Ashe became the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam title – not once, but three times. The outspoken athlete broke barriers in the world of sports, utilizing his popularity to bring global attention to civil rights issues in the United States and continued his legacy of fighting for human rights abroad after retiring from professional tennis.
The shoe features a scholastic legacy webbing, a multi-color pattern placed along the sockliner, collar and additional silhouette details that represent the honorary degrees he received from more than 20 universities during his life as well as after his passing.