Adidas Dame X

10 - Amazing

1

9 - Great

3

8 - Good

3

7 - Average

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6 - Subpar

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5 - Poor

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The traction performance feels great.

The outsole performs very well. I didn't have issues playing on dusty courts.

Traction has to be the shoe's best feature. I played on four different courts and got consistent stops every time.

The traction performance is phenomenal, but remember to wipe on dusty courts.

You're going to perform well on clean courts. Dust does not affect performance much. Just make sure to wipe the outsole.

The traction performance feels average but improves with time.

The outsole has impressive grip, and I like the pattern for indoor performance.

10 - Amazing

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9 - Great

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8 - Good

5

7 - Average

2

6 - Subpar

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5 - Poor

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This is one of the best cushioning setups for under $100. I like the court feel and transition from heel to toe.

There is nothing special about the midsole, which I love. It works, and I feel comfortable in this shoe.

I'm not mad at the cushioning setup. The Lightstrike is plush in the heel and firmer in the forefoot. Impact protection isn't elite, but it gets the job done.

The cushioning feels surprisingly nice. I wish there were more impact protection under the forefoot.

You feel a lot of impact protection and compression under the heel, and the forefoot is responsive.

The Lightstrike midsole is bouncy and not stiff. It feels soft and has substantial responsiveness.

I'm not a fan of the full-length Lightstrike. It was underwhelming, but you do get decent shock absorption.

10 - Amazing

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9 - Great

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8 - Good

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7 - Average

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6 - Subpar

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5 - Poor

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The materials feel soft. It's not a premium setup, but I enjoyed the performance.

I like the materials, especially the heel padding. It offers the right amount of comfort and breathability.

Materials are a standard textile mesh with a neoprene collar and fuse overlays. They needed no break-in and felt comfortable, but they don't feel as premium as the Dame 9.

The materials feel soft and comfortable out of the box, but the quality feels a bit cheap.

I like the material setup from a performance perspective.

The materials are a lot softer than I anticipated.

I experienced no irritation, and I like the comfortable padding. The breathability is worse than expected.

10 - Amazing

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9 - Great

1

8 - Good

6

7 - Average

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6 - Subpar

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5 - Poor

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The shoe wraps around my feet nicely, keeping me contained. I felt secure and locked in place as required.

I had no discomfort thanks to the materials and cushioning.

I experienced some heel slippage, and I also had issues with my foot sliding laterally. Otherwise, the shoe does a good job of containing my foot.

I was good to go for lateral containment and rigidity. I experienced some slight heel slippage, though.

I had zero issues with the support. The padding and heel sculpting kept me contained.

I had no problems with support and containment.

Heel slippage is minor, and I experienced some blisters, but that feeling went away. The containment and torsional stability are fantastic.

10 - Amazing

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9 - Great

0

8 - Good

5

7 - Average

2

6 - Subpar

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5 - Poor

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The fit feels snug and a bit narrow. It felt better after some break-in time.

The fit is comfortable.

I had to tie these tighter than usual to get a secure feel. The soft collar still allowed a bit of heel slip.

The shoe's length fits me well, and the width is also adequate.

I felt good in the shoe. There is no dead space or uncomfortable areas.

I had to size down to reduce heel slippage. The rest of the fit felt okay.

The fit is slightly long, but the shoe breaks in well.

10 - Amazing

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9 - Great

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8 - Good

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7 - Average

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6 - Subpar

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5 - Poor

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Good (100%)

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Fair (50%)

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Bad (0%)

4

I think the rubber is too soft for outdoor play.

I took them outdoors, but I wouldn't recommend them for long-term outdoor use. I don't think they'll last very long.

I would not recommend this pair for outdoor use.

I believe you can use this pair outdoors.

The durometer pummels the shoe. There is little surface area on the outsole.

very narrow

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slightly narrow

1

regular

3

slightly wide

1

very wide

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I recommend going up half a size if you have a wide foot.

The width is accommodating.

The shoe is a bit wider and more accommodating. Wide footers should be fine going true to size.

The width feels decent.

2E feet can go true to size.

very small

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slightly small

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true to size

4

slightly long

3

very long

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I went true to size and needed to break these in.

I recommend going down half a size.

I recommend going true to size. It feels a bit snug in one area, but is overall wider and accommodating.

I went true to size.

The Dame X runs true to size.

I recommend going down half a size.

Narrow and medium feet can go down half a size for a glove-like fit.