Adidas Basketball has unveiled a limited-edition D.O.N. Issue #6 co-designed with HARIBO as an ode to Donovan Mitchell’s love for the American gummi brand.
Drawing on Mitchell’s life-long sweet spot for HARIBO gummies, specifically Goldbears, which has accompanied him from childhood to college and now in between basketball games, the collaboration aims to share the childlike joy HARIBO has always brought Mitchell with his fans worldwide.
The D.O.N. Issue #6 represents Mitchell’s “Determination Over Negativity” mantra and inspires overlooked athletes to trust their game. The silhouette is built for enhanced lockdown and lightweight comfort, complete with cushioning for explosive moves on and off the court.
D.O.N. Issue #6 x HARIBO stays true to the franchise’s dedication to performance, delivering enhanced capabilities through key innovative features including:
- Explosiveness: Zoned energy return and cushioning in the forefoot built for explosion - with Lightstrike Pro (forefoot) and Lightstrike (heel) features.
- Lockdown: Enhanced lockdown in the midfoot to provide security through cuts in all directions with a midfoot harness
- Comfort: Comfort and anatomically fitted upper to reduce abrasion and distractions with breathable mesh
D.O.N. Issue #6 x HARIBO will be available in red, as well as white with red and green accents on both shoes. These colorways are inspired by Mitchell’s most loved HARIBO Goldbears flavors, Raspberry (red), Pineapple (white), and Strawberry (green).
In honor of the new co-designed collection, HARIBO created 2,500 custom bags of Goldbears as a one-of-a-kind gift to Mitchell. His “Spida’s Picks” Goldbears feature a bespoke mix of the five-time NBA all-star’s favorite Goldbears flavors, celebrating this collaboration with his own personal version of the iconic HARIBO treat.
