

T-MAC branding is sprinkled throughout, and from a technical standpoint, this T-MAC 3 is upgraded with a BOUNCE setup in place of its standard EVA foam/adiPRENE+ combo. The lateral half is dressed all in black with a subtle scale pattern, but the patent leather-coated medial half offers vibrant blue stripes, a nod to the pinstripes found on the Magic's throwback uniforms. Usually worn by McGrady during Magic away games (in which they'd sport matching blue uniforms) the 'Black/Royal Blue' is a 'business in the front, party in the back' type of sneaker. Now, 17 years later, adidas is celebrating the legacy of McGrady's third signature sneaker by re-releasing its familiar 'Black/Royal Blue' colourway. It was his final season with the Orlando Magic, and besides putting up averages of 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, McGrady made sartorial waves by wearing a mismatched pair of T-MAC 3s – one red, one blue – during the 2004 NBA All-Star Game. For the years that well-known shooting guard and small forward Tracy McGrady had spent in the NBA, the Three Stripes have released numerous pairs that commemorate his lasting legacy.When adidas first released the T-MAC 3 in 2004, Tracy McGrady was close to the height of his powers. The Adidas T-MAC Millennium takes after elements found in the first, second, and third T-Mac models. This version, however, has been improved upon especially with the use of much more recent innovations that include full-length Boost. This is a cushioning technology that amplifies the energy returned in every step. Support, comfort, and stability come in the form of a Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) overlay that envelops the basketball player’s foot. Traction, on the other hand, is made certain by a herringbone pattern in the outsole.Ĭushion.

A full-length Boost cushioning system has been introduced into this basketball shoe’s midsole. An innovation designed for responsiveness, this element delivers double the energy return for every step made by players in the court. The all-famous herringbone traction pattern has been integrated into the shoe’s outsole. It is made of a rubber-based material, ensuring amazing traction on the basketball court.
