Adidas BYW Select
Released 4/2023, Low Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.1
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.2
USER RATING
3 ratings
Performance Summary
The traction and cushioning of the Adidas BYW Select stand out, and the rest of the shoe just works.
Pros
Comfortable cushioning
Consistent traction
Cons
Materials feel cheap
Noticeable drop in stack height
Best Suitable For: The BYW Select is an all-around shoe that performs well in all categories.
Category Performance Ratings
8.0
Traction
Multidirectional traction pattern with standard rubber compound. Excellent grip on clean courts but dust sensitive and loses bite with buildup.
8.5
Cushion
Lightstrike carrier foam with full-length Boost. Soft, protective ride with good compression but limited lively rebound.
7.5
Materials
Soft mesh upper with synthetic overlays. Comfortable and supportive but materials feel average and not premium.
8.0
Support
Midsole shaping and a secure lacing system provide containment and heel lockdown. Stable for quick cuts and lateral movement.
8.5
Fit
Runs true to size with a snug yet accommodating fit. Good lockdown and friendly to wider feet.
25%
Outdoor
Construction and materials suggest limited long term outdoor durability. Usable for occasional outdoor play but not ideal regularly.
small
large
Sizing
Runs true to size according to reviewers. Stick with your normal size.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits regular to wide feet well. Wide-foot players should find the forefoot accommodating.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas BYW Select |  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 | 8.1 | 8.9(0.8) | 8.8(0.7) | 8.8(0.7) | 8.9(0.8) | 8.7(0.6) | |
| User Rating | 8.2 | 9.5(1.3) | NA | 9.3(1.1) | 9.4(1.2) | 9.5(1.3) | |
| Best Price | $149.99 | $159 | $169.99 $205 | $190 | $149 | $120.97 $210 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 450g - 470g | NA | 440g - 440g | 410g - 430g | NA | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas BYW Select:
Expert Rating: 8.1 (ranks #289 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.2
May 27, 2023
I enjoyed playing in the Adidas BYW Select. The cushioning feels awesome, and the traction is solid.
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8.0
April 13, 2023
The Adidas BYW Select is a responsive and comfortable basketball shoe. The cushioning is solid, and the traction performs as intended.
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User Reviews of the Adidas BYW Select:
User Rating: 8.2 (ranks #270 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
November 29, 2023
I don’t usually like adidas basketball but these are the best hoop shoes I’ve ever hopped in
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8.5
March 21, 2024
Too bad materials, good traction and cushion is boost and lightstrike very good
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8.2
May 31, 2024
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas BYW Select:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #287 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #232 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 27, 2023
You can get to a hard stop with the traction. The performance is good.
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8.0
April 13, 2023
The traction performs well out of the box on clean courts, but the performance falls off with dust buildup.
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Cushion of the Adidas BYW Select:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.5 (ranks #187 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #96 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
May 27, 2023
The shoe has a fantastic cushioning setup. You can't go wrong with Lightstrike and full-length Boost.
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8.0
April 13, 2023
The Lightstrike carrier foam and Boost are a soft cushioning setup. It has decent compression but not much bounce. It does most things well.
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Materials of the Adidas BYW Select:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #338 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 7.3 (ranks #317 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 27, 2023
The materials are soft and supportive.
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7.0
April 13, 2023
The mesh isn't the best quality, but it doesn't affect the performance or comfort.
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Support of the Adidas BYW Select:
Expert Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #280 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #232 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 27, 2023
Stability is great. The shoe is sturdy too.
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8.0
April 13, 2023
The midsole and lacing system keeps you stable and contained. I had no issues with heel slippage, either.
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Fit of the Adidas BYW Select:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #86 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #237 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 27, 2023
The fit is quite accommodating.
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9.0
April 13, 2023
The fit is almost perfect. I enjoy how snug the shoe feels.
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Durability of the Adidas BYW Select:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #252 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Adidas BYW Select:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #223 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #203 of 381)
Good (100%)
0
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
1
fair
May 27, 2023
I think the shoe is okay for outdoor use.
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no
April 13, 2023
The durability doesn't look good.
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Width of the Adidas BYW Select:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
1
regular
3
slightly wide
0
very wide
1
regularly wide
May 27, 2023
The shoe is friendly for wide-footers.
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regularly wide
April 13, 2023
The width feels normal.
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Size of the Adidas BYW Select:
very small
0
slightly small
2
true to size
3
slightly long
0
very long
0
true to size
May 27, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
April 13, 2023
I went true to size.
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