Adidas Dame 6
Released 12/2019, Low Top, Damian Lillard,
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Performance Ratings
7.7
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
8.2
USER RATING
11 ratings
Performance Summary
The Dame 6 is an affordable signature sneaker with comfortable full-length Lightstrike cushioning
Pros
Lightstrike cushioning is super comfortable
Affordable signature sneaker
Cons
The outsole attracts a lot of dust
Materials are not very durable
Best Suitable For: Works best for guards who play on clean courts most of the time
Category Performance Ratings
7.0
Traction
Full-length herringbone pattern with translucent rubber. Excellent grip on clean courts but picks up dust and slips on dirty floors.
9.1
Cushion
Full-length Lightstrike foam. Soft, bouncy and responsive with good impact protection and lively court feel for guards.
7.3
Materials
Mesh, nylon, and suede patch upper. Lightweight and comfortable but materials feel cheap and show early wear.
7.3
Support
Layered lateral materials with heel counter and plush collar. Heel lockdown is good for many but lightweight upper can reduce stability.
7.9
Fit
Tends to run about half size small for many. Snug heel lockdown with extra room in the toe box and little break-in needed.
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Outdoor
Soft translucent rubber wears quickly outdoors. Not recommended for frequent outdoor play due to rapid outsole breakdown.
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Sizing
Tends to run half size down for many reviewers. Consider half size down or try with socks if between sizes.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths well with a roomy toe box. Wide footers can likely stay true to size.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas Dame 6 |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.7 | 8.9(1.2) | 8.8(1.1) | 8.8(1.1) | 8.9(1.2) | 8.7(1.0) | |
| User Rating | 8.2 | 9.5(1.3) | NA | 9.3(1.1) | 9.4(1.2) | 9.5(1.3) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $159 | $169.99 $205 | $190 | $149 | $105.97 $210 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 360g - 380g | NA | 440g - 440g | 410g - 430g | NA | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Dame 6:
Expert Rating: 7.7 (ranks #351 of 381)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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8.6
December 18, 2019
If you are only playing on clean courts, I can absolutely recommend the Dame 6 because it's a great performer. If you play on dusty courts be prepared to wipe or better stay away.
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8.4
December 17, 2019
The Dame 6 is probably my favorite shoe in the Dame series. The Lightstrike cushioning is super nice, traction is really good on clean courts and you get all that for a very affordable price!
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8.2
February 4, 2020
The Dame 6 is super light, comfortable and provides good traction. Unfortunately, it suffers a little from sizing issues and slightly lacking lockdown.
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8.0
December 26, 2019
Overall, I'm a fan of the Dame 6 and I think it's worth $110. But the traction of the translucent outsole and the durability of the upper material could be better.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
The Adidas Dame 6 is a good option for the price. The Lightstrike cushion does a good job of balancing bounce with responsiveness and court feel. It feels quick to play in because it is lightweight, but keep in mind that the traction can be inconsistent on dirtier courts.
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7.6
December 20, 2019
Traction could be a little better and the tippy and unstable outsole might be a non-issue for a lot of players but is a no-go for my oft-injured ankles. Other than that, the Dame 6 plays very well in every category.
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6.6
January 3, 2020
Traction and support should have been much better. Fit needs work and the materials are as cheap as they come. I can't recommend the Dame 6.
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6.4
February 4, 2020
I like the looks of the Dame 6, but it just doesn't play good. The Lightstrike foam worked well, but the rest of the shoe was average at best and the traction was legitimately bad.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Dame 6:
User Rating: 8.2 (ranks #279 of 381)
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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8.4
December 31, 2021
This shoe is awesome fun to play in, though the materials haven't been the best. After about a year's worth of wear my laces snapped and the toecap split, but the sheer greatness of the cushion had me choosing it over other options regardless. They look slick as, and make you feel super athletic once you break them in. Traction is inconsistent, has some really good moments followed by some equally scary ones. Fit was strange but the materials will conform to your foot after wear.
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8.5
January 26, 2023
Nice cushion,but durability of lightstrike concrete on this shoe is a terrible.Very nice and average shoe like 8/10
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8.2
October 20, 2022
Good shoe, not the best on dusty courts, cushion is THE BEST. everything else is average
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Traction of the Adidas Dame 6:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.0 (ranks #364 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #292 of 381)
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7.0
December 18, 2019
The full-length herringbone traction pattern is kinda disappointing. It works really well on clean courts, but picks up a lot of dust and is super annoying on your average court.
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9.0
December 17, 2019
On clean courts, the traction is awesome. Unfortunately, the outsole picks up dust quickly and you will experience some slip-ups.
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8.0
February 4, 2020
The herringbone traction pattern made from translucent rubber grips the floor well but attracts a decent amount of dust.
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7.0
December 26, 2019
You will have to wipe this shoe a lot! I was slipping and sliding more than I cared for. For the average consumer who doesn't play on freshly waxed NBA courts, this traction was okay at best.
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7.0
May 7, 2021
I have mixed feelings about the traction. You need to wipe often on dusty courts and I found myself sliding a bit. It does perform better on clean courts though.
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8.0
December 20, 2019
This set up is not the best ever but it is more than adequate on all surfaces.
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5.0
January 3, 2020
The traction of the Dame 6 was simply awful for me. I had to wipe a lot, and it's not a quick wipe either!
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5.0
February 4, 2020
The traction is truly awful. I felt like playing in the mud with these on. This particular translucent rubber compound picks up a lot of dust, so be prepared to wipe, and wipe, and wipe some more.
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Cushion of the Adidas Dame 6:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.1 (ranks #65 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #125 of 381)
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10.0
December 18, 2019
The Lightstrike cushioning is super awesome and gives you a lot of impact protection in the heel and court feel and responsiveness in the forefoot.
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10.0
December 17, 2019
The full-length Lightstrike cushioning is my favorite part of this shoe. It's soft and bouncy both in the forefoot and heel. But it's also responsive and provides a good court feel.
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9.0
February 4, 2020
The Lightstrike cushioning is light, provides responsiveness, impact protection and is super comfortable on-foot.
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10.0
December 26, 2019
Lightstrike is even better than Bounce! Imagine a Bounce cushioning - just a little softer.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
The cushion in the Dame 6 is bouncy, and provides ample impact protection. It actually impressed me quite a bit compared to the Harden Vol. 4.
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8.0
December 20, 2019
Overall I enjoy playing in Lightstrike cushioning but the lacking durability is a concern.
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9.0
January 3, 2020
The Lightstrike cushioning is not too thin. For a guard shoe, this was just right.
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8.0
February 4, 2020
The Lightstrike foam has a good balance of responsiveness and impact protection which is perfect for a guard shoe.
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Materials of the Adidas Dame 6:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.3 (ranks #366 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 7.7 (ranks #296 of 381)
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8.0
December 18, 2019
The mix of mesh, nylon, and suede is just fine.
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7.0
December 17, 2019
The suede and mesh materials feel cheap but get the job done.
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9.0
February 4, 2020
The textile Mesh performs well and feels great on-foot and requires no break-in period. One of the lightest and most comfortable shoes I've ever played in.
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7.0
December 26, 2019
I feel like the materials of this shoe were rushed. In the toe area, the mesh of the upper is coming off the outsole rubber after only a few weeks.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
The upper is mostly made of mesh. In terms of performance, it does its job.
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7.0
December 20, 2019
The suede patches look below average to me and the rest of the shoe is just mesh made of different densities.
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5.0
January 3, 2020
The textile materials feel and play cheap. Durability is a real issue as my shoe is already falling apart.
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7.0
February 4, 2020
These materials are just cheap to be cheap and not very durable.
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Support of the Adidas Dame 6:
Expert Support Rating: 7.3 (ranks #361 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.2 (ranks #261 of 381)
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9.0
December 18, 2019
No heel slippage, no side-to-side movements on the footbed, and no instabilities on lateral moves.
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8.0
December 17, 2019
I felt laterally stable and my heel was locked down nicely.
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7.0
February 4, 2020
Unfortunately, the light and flexible upper materials don't provide as much lockdown as other more sturdy materials.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
The shoe is very supportive with the layering of materials on the lateral side of the shoe. The heel counter and achilles pillows also feel nice around your ankle.
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6.0
December 20, 2019
Ankle support is good but the stability is a no go for me. The outsole is heavily curved and rolls to the side way too easily.
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7.0
January 3, 2020
The materials buckle easily and my heel wasn't properly locked in.
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6.0
February 4, 2020
The materials are too flimsy to provide enough lockdown.
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Fit of the Adidas Dame 6:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #308 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #207 of 381)
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9.0
December 18, 2019
The overall fit of the Dame 6 way really good.
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8.0
December 17, 2019
The fit was pretty good for me. The shoe is easy to get-on and easily laced.
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8.0
February 4, 2020
The fit feels A1.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
They are a bit roomy, so when I went half a size down I had no issues with the fit.
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9.0
December 20, 2019
No heel slip or side-to-side movement out of the box thanks to a higher cut and a nice plush ankle collar.
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7.0
January 3, 2020
Lockdown was okay, but nothing noteworthy.
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6.0
February 4, 2020
The fit is very disappointing.
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Durability of the Adidas Dame 6:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #265 of 381)
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8 - Good
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Outdoor of the Adidas Dame 6:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #351 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 60.0 (ranks #164 of 381)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
4
Bad (0%)
5
no
December 17, 2019
The rubber is pretty deep but also soft. Won't last very long outdoors.
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no
February 4, 2020
I wouldn't take these outdoors because the translucent rubber compound wears away quickly.
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February 4, 2020
I wouldn't recommend playing outdoors because I don't think the materials would hold up.
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Width of the Adidas Dame 6:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
1
regular
10
slightly wide
7
very wide
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regularly wide
December 18, 2019
I'm a slightly wide-footer and I was perfectly fine.
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regularly wide
December 17, 2019
The width is around normal.
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slightly wide
February 4, 2020
The fit was great wearing two pairs of socks.
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regularly wide
December 26, 2019
As a wide footer, you can probably stay true to size.
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regularly wide
May 7, 2021
If you have wide feet, I would go true to size since there is a good amount of space in the toe box.
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regularly wide
December 20, 2019
Regular.
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slightly wide
February 4, 2020
The shoes don't really wrap around your feet closely.
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Size of the Adidas Dame 6:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
7
slightly long
11
very long
1
½ size large
December 18, 2019
Go down half a size.
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½ size large
December 17, 2019
Go down half a size from your normal size.
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½ size large
February 4, 2020
You can go down half a size or go true to size and wear two pairs of socks.
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½ size large
December 26, 2019
Go down half a size.
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½ size large
May 7, 2021
I would recommend half a size down.
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true to size
December 20, 2019
Trueish to size!
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½ size large
January 3, 2020
I would recommend going down half a size.
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½ size large
February 4, 2020
I went down half a size.
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