The AE 2 is Anthony Edwards's second signature basketball shoe, and hoopers want to know before lacing up: does the AE 2 run true to size?
We sell the AE 2 at West Coast Deals, so I've had pairs in hand. Here's the consensus answer and the one fit detail to watch.
Does the adidas AE 2 run true to size? The short answer
Yes — true to size is the dominant recommendation. The wrinkle is width: the forefoot runs a bit narrow, with some squeeze in the pinky/ring-toe area, which is typical of adidas hoops shoes. A minority of players feel it runs slightly small for that reason. The good news is the toe-top pressure that bugged some AE 1 wearers is reduced here.
How it fits
I wear a US 11 with a wider foot. True to size held my heel and midfoot well — lockdown is a strength of this shoe — but I felt that narrow forefoot, so if you're wide you've got a choice: stay true to size and let the upper give a little, or go half up for more room. Narrow-footed players can stay true for a roomy fit, or even go half down if they want a dialed-in, locked performance feel. There's no wide version, so width is the real deciding factor.
What the adidas AE 2 is
The AE 2 is adidas's second Anthony Edwards signature performance basketball shoe, built on a last similar to the AE 1 with strong heel and midfoot lockdown. It's a low-ish, quick hoops build made for guards.
How it compares
If you're shopping adidas basketball more broadly, the Harden Vol. 10 sizing guide covers another snug, narrow-leaning performance option. And our adidas vs adidas Originals spotlight explains where the performance line sits next to the lifestyle classics.
Final verdict
The adidas AE 2 fits true to size. Account for the slightly narrow forefoot: wide feet can go half up, narrow feet can stay true (or half down for lockdown). Either way, you get a secure, performance-first fit.
We sell the Adidas AE 2 at West Coast Deals, authenticated in-house and shipped from our Portland, Oregon warehouse. See the White AE 2 'USA', the Black/Multi-Color AE 2, and the Black/Lime Burst AE 2.
— Anthony from West Coast Deals