Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6
Released 7/2024, Low Top, Donovan Mitchell,
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Performance Ratings
8.3
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
10 ratings
Performance Summary
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 is a great performer. The shoe is lightweight and reliable.
Pros
Lightweight performance
Top-tier traction
Cons
Not very responsive
Lack of court feel
Best Suitable For: The D.O.N. Issue 6 is best for quicker players looking for a bottom-light shoe.
Category Performance Ratings
9.5
Traction
Multi directional pattern with durable rubber compound. Excellent grip and confident stops on clean courts; picks up dust but clears after a quick wipe.
8.0
Cushion
Lightstrike Pro pad in the forefoot with Lightstrike foam elsewhere. Protective and controlled ride, but lacks snap and feels dull for bigger players.
7.5
Materials
Engineered textile mesh upper with fuse overlays and padded lace area. Substantial and well assembled, stiff out of box and breaks in; durability is a concern.
8.4
Support
Torsional shank plate, padded collar and structured heel counter. Strong stability and lockdown, though some report brief heel slippage and variable forefoot lockdown.
8.2
Fit
Runs true to size with a snug overall fit. Forgiving across the ball of the foot after a short break in.
13%
Outdoor
Narrow tread and indoor oriented outsole. Not ideal for outdoor courts; reviewers discourage regular outdoor use.
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Sizing
Generally true to size for narrow to medium and some wider feet. Wide footers may consider a half size up if needed.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide feet may need a half size up for a roomier fit and to avoid forefoot restriction.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen |  ANTA Kai 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.9(0.6) | 8.7(0.4) | 8.7(0.4) | 8.7(0.4) | 8.5(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | NA | 8.9(0.3) | NA | 9.0(0.2) | 8.9(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $149 | $119.99 | $89.99 $120 | $129.99 $160 | $99.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 360g - 370g | NA | 350g - 360g | 400g - 400g | 350g - 360g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #208 of 383)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.6
July 15, 2024
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 has top-tier traction, and I felt extremely fast during play. I love the lightweight performance the shoe provides.
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8.6
July 25, 2024
I enjoyed playing in the Adidas D.O.N Issue 6. The shoe features phenomenal traction and solid impact protection. My only issue is the minor heel slippage.
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8.6
November 14, 2024
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 has some of the best traction available. I also like the cushioning setup for indoor play.
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8.4
September 3, 2024
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 has excellent traction and lockdown. This is one of the best options for fast, smaller guards.
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8.3
July 15, 2024
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 offers elite balance. The shoe is light and the traction is impressive for surefooted players. The main downside is the lack of snap and springiness.
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7.4
November 27, 2025
I can only recommend the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 for players who are ready to replace them regularly.
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User Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #33 of 383)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.8
December 25, 2024
Personally I think the shoe has high potential I went half a size up and I had some issues with the heel slippage and the shoe kept digging into my ankle.
Otherwise the traction is amazing even on very dusty courts the materials are very good and also very breathable only downside is breaking the shoe in.
But overall one of the best Adidas shoes i’ve ever had.
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9.6
August 7, 2024
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #19 of 383)
User Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #24 of 383)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
July 15, 2024
This traction pattern has some of the best stops on clean courts. The performance is outstanding, and it holds up well on dusty courts.
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10.0
July 25, 2024
The traction performance is phenomenal, even on dustier courts.
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10.0
November 14, 2024
The traction covers you in all directions. It's one of the best setups I've tried.
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10.0
September 3, 2024
Traction performance is top-tier. It picks up dust easily, but I had no issues after wiping it.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
The outsole doesn't hold much dust, and the grip feels surefooted.
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9.0
November 27, 2025
The traction was top-notch everywhere. I didn't experience slipping and felt confident everywhere.
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Cushion of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #257 of 383)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #91 of 383)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
10
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
July 15, 2024
The cushioning feels nice during play, but not from a regular step-in comfort perspective. I like the compression and impact protection of the foam.
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8.0
July 25, 2024
Lightstrike Pro feels nice. It caters more towards impact protection. The court feel isn't the best, though.
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8.0
November 14, 2024
The cushioning feels good if you don't need much impact protection. This setup is low and bouncy.
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8.0
September 3, 2024
The forefoot cushioning is mediocre, but the heel cushioning is surprisingly responsive. It feels decent overall.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
There's a Lightstrike Pro pad under the forefoot. The rest of the foam is regular Lightstrike. The foam provides impact protection, but it feels dull and not bouncy.
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8.0
November 27, 2025
The cushioning is better suited to lighter players. I didn't get much impact protection. You get excellent control, though.
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Materials of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #337 of 383)
User Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #83 of 383)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
8.0
July 15, 2024
I like how the textile mesh and fuse feel. The design is well thought out, and the materials conformed to my feet nicely.
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8.0
July 25, 2024
The textile upper feels like an engineered mesh, and the tongue is adequately padded. It gets the job done.
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8.0
November 14, 2024
The upper is stiff out of the box but breaks in nicely.
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7.0
September 3, 2024
I didn't experience pinching, but the upper is hard.
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9.0
July 15, 2024
Adidas did not skimp on the volume of material on the upper. It's substantial and well-padded. I also like the padding layer around the lace line.
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5.0
November 27, 2025
There are no bells and whistles, but the assembly quality is good. Durability is a major concern.
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Support of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #200 of 383)
User Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #147 of 383)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
July 15, 2024
The support and lockdown are surprisingly good for how light the shoe is.
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8.0
July 25, 2024
The support felt a little weird. I had minor heel slippage in both shoes but had no issues with side-to-side movements.
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9.0
November 14, 2024
I had zero heel slippage, and I like the torsional support from the shank plate. You're locked into the shoe.
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9.0
September 3, 2024
The lockdown is one of the best features, but the shoe feels slightly restrictive.
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8.5
July 15, 2024
It took me half an hour to break in the ankle collar to avoid heel slippage. I like how the fit and structure of the shoe accommodate your feet for extra security.
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8.0
November 27, 2025
There is not enough lockdown at the front of the shoe. There is too much space in the toe box, but the heel is secure.
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Fit of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #198 of 383)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #58 of 383)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
July 15, 2024
The shoe fits me amazingly well.
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9.0
July 25, 2024
I enjoyed the fit. It feels close to being 1-to-1.
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8.0
November 14, 2024
The fit is surprisingly good for an Adidas shoe.
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8.0
September 3, 2024
The fit is snug and tight.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
The fit feels forgiving around the ball of your foot.
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7.0
November 27, 2025
The upper fits stiff initially. It takes time to break them in and become softer.
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Durability of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #247 of 383)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 12.5 (ranks #288 of 383)
User Outdoor Rating: 20.0 (ranks #294 of 383)
Good (100%)
0
Fair (50%)
3
Bad (0%)
6
fair
July 15, 2024
Outdoor performance should be decent.
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no
November 14, 2024
This outsole is not meant for outdoors.
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no
July 15, 2024
The tread is too narrow for outdoor play. There isn't enough surface area for the traction to be ideal outdoors.
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no
November 27, 2025
I don't suggest taking this pair outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
3
regular
11
slightly wide
0
very wide
1
slightly narrow
July 15, 2024
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
November 14, 2024
Wide-footers may need to go up half a size. The materials do break in, though.
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slightly narrow
September 3, 2024
If you have wider feet, go up half a size. Beware of potential heel slippage if you size up.
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regularly wide
July 15, 2024
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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regularly wide
November 27, 2025
This pair should be fine for players with wide feet and high arches.
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Size of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:
very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
14
slightly long
2
very long
0
true to size
July 15, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 25, 2024
You can go true to size with a narrow, medium, or slightly wide foot.
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true to size
November 14, 2024
I would go true to size.
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true to size
September 3, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 15, 2024
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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½ size large
November 27, 2025
The fit is slightly big.
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