Key Details
- Anthony Edwards revealed the shoe in the announcement of his second annual Believe That Awards.
- A portrait of Dr. Doom replaces the AE logo on the tongue.
- The shoe has a “Sneaker of the Year” nomination, and its competition includes the AE Superstar, the AE Mule, the Believe That 1 and the AE 2 Hellstar.
Anthony Edwards debuted the adidas AE 3 “Dr. Doom” on October 8, 2026, in the announcement of his second annual Believe That Awards; adidas has not announced a release date or price.
Edwards shared the look himself. The Marvel theme is new for the Anthony Edwards signature line, which had not used Disney properties until now.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
adidas AE 3 “Dr. Doom”
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Status: Reported (Anthony Edwards)
adidas AE 3 “Dr. Doom” Design
The upper is green, the shade of Dr. Doom’s armor, with silver accents on the toe and heel. A gold detail sits on the heel tab. On the tongue, a portrait of Dr. Doom takes the place of the usual AE logo. That portrait is the main change from a standard AE 3 in the single image shared so far.
Is the AE 3 “Dr. Doom” Tied to Avengers: Doomsday?
The shoe carries a Marvel theme, and adidas is preparing more Marvel sneakers ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18, 2026. No release plan linking the two has been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the adidas AE 3 “Dr. Doom” Nominated for Sneaker of the Year?
Yes. It is one of five nominees in the “Sneaker of the Year” category at the Believe That Awards. The remaining nominees are the AE 2 Hellstar, the Believe That 1, the AE Superstar and the AE Mule.
Does the AE 3 “Dr. Doom” Come in Kids' Sizes?
adidas has not announced sizing for this shoe, including GS, PS or TD runs.
Has adidas Shown the Full Shoe?
Only one image has been shared, and it does not give a clear look at the whole shoe. The green upper, silver toe and heel accents, tongue portrait and gold heel tab are the details visible in it.
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Image via Anthony Edwards.
