The Adidas AE 2 "Easter" dropped on March 20, 2026, priced at $100 — and it's exactly what a holiday colorway should be: bright enough to register, clean enough to wear beyond the occasion.
The colorway lands in Almost Yellow / Bliss Lilac / Flash Aqua. Butter yellow grounds the outsole and midsole, mint mesh covers the upper, and light lavender accents spread across the toe and heel panels. The Spring pastel palette is deliberately festive without being costume-level — which is the line most Easter sneakers fail to walk.
The AE 2 in Context
Anthony Edwards is in his second signature era with Adidas, and the AE line has become one of the more interesting non-Nike signature stories in the NBA. The price point matters: at $100, it's consistently lower than most Nike signature shoes, which puts it in reach for actual hoopers who want performance footwear rather than collectors-only releases.
The AE 2 has had a busy Spring/Summer 2026 calendar — the Easter was followed quickly by the "Lucid Blue" on April 1, an "Ant-Lanta" on April 4, and a "Core Black Lime Burst" dropping April 12. Adidas is running a real seasonal strategy around this shoe, not just releasing one-offs.
The NBA Easter Angle
The NBA has been working to make Easter a marquis game day — the way Christmas has been for decades. Easter games are nationally televised, the matchups are marquis, and the league is pushing teams and shoe brands to treat it like a moment. The AE 2 "Easter" release ahead of the holiday is part of that coordinated effort.
Ant is currently one of the most entertaining players in the NBA, and the AE line being accessible at $100 while he's playing at an All-Star level makes this one of the better value propositions in signature basketball right now. If you're sleeping on the AE 2, this is a good colorway to catch up.
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