Adidas Dame 3
Released 12/2016, Mid Top, Damian Lillard,
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Performance Ratings
8.6
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
8.6
USER RATING
3 ratings
Performance Summary
Unique lacing system allows you to customize the fit
Pros
Bounce Cushioning works well
Fair price
Cons
Heel slippage
Uncomfortable fit at the ankle
Best Suitable For: Affordable performer for players with slightly wider feet
Category Performance Ratings
8.8
Traction
Blade traction pattern with sticky rubber. Excellent grip on clean indoor courts, dust-sensitive and can lose bite.
8.8
Cushion
Bounce midsole with a low-profile setup. Bouncy and responsive but firmer than the prior model with good impact protection.
8.2
Materials
Fused mesh upper with synthetic overlays. Lightweight and durable for the price but can feel plasticky and not premium.
8.7
Support
TPU midfoot shank, outrigger and thick midsole. Strong lateral stability and containment, may need lacing tweaks to optimize fit.
8.2
Fit
Runs large; recommend half size down. Secure lockdown with multiple lacing options but some heel slip and collar pressure reported.
17%
Outdoor
Soft rubber compound and blade pattern. Not ideal for outdoor courts and will wear quickly on rough surfaces.
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large
Sizing
Runs large length-wise. Most reviewers recommend going down about half a size; wide footers can try true to size.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Width is generally normal but slightly narrow for some players.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas Dame 3 |  Adidas Harden Volume 10 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.5(0.1) | 8.5(0.1) | 7.7(0.9) | 8.4(0.2) | 8.1(0.5) | |
| User Rating | 8.6 | NA | 8.9(0.3) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $114.99 | $159.99 | $82.77 $130 | $109.99 | $71.97 $190 | $82.77 $170 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 420g - 440g | NA | 340g - 340g | 370g - 380g | 370g - 370g | 330g - 350g |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Dame 3:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #123 of 383)
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9.2
January 1, 2017
The Dame 3 combines great cushioning, good traction, killer materials, and a price that can’t be beat — into a package that, honestly, looks great too.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The adidas Dame 3 is a great sneaker. It’s very well rounded in every category and it will accommodate most players and foot shapes. From the traction, to the plush and bouncy cushion, to the materials that balance durability without the need for break-in time — the adidas Dame 3 has it all.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
Overall, it's a really, really nice shoe. The cushion is nice, the traction is good but not the best on dusty courts and the materials are good. The only two things I didn't like are that the shoe feels slightly bulky especially in the heel and the lockdown is not very good.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
Overall, this is a pretty solid hoops shoe, especially for the sticker price it goes for. You got great traction and cushioning, good support and lockdown and solid materials. Unfortunately the fit isn't very comfortable.
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8.2
January 1, 2017
The improved traction really got me excited and I liked the faster feel of the Dame 3 cushioning. However, the lack of padding at the midfoot and especially around the ankle really made the lace pressure uncomfortable. I feel like the Dame 3 is one of those shoes that performs well in every catagory but just under performs as a shoe overall.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, I would probably still go with the D Lillard 2 over the Dame 3. But the Dame 3 isn't bad at all and gets the job done. Most people will enjoy this shoe, especially once you found a lacing pattern that is comfortable for you.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Dame 3:
User Rating: 8.6 (ranks #207 of 383)
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Traction of the Adidas Dame 3:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #163 of 383)
User Traction Rating: 8.7 (ranks #200 of 383)
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The Dame 3 may have the best traction out right now.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Blade traction setup works beautifully.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
On a clean court you stop really, really hard. However, the shoes pick up a good amount of dust.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The traction of the Dame 3 is money.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Not quite top tier but close enough.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is not mind-blowing but solid for sure.
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Cushion of the Adidas Dame 3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #144 of 383)
User Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #218 of 383)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Bounce was a revelation last year in the Lillard 2 !- low ride, bouncy (DUH!), and durable. More of the same in the Dame 3
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Bounce makes a return to Damian Lillard’s third signature model and I couldn’t be happier.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Cushioning is firmer than in previous models, impact protection is really good.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Great cushioning!
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Overall I found it a firmer than last year but still comfortable enough.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I personally enjoy the bounce setup. Great balance, enough cushioning without overcompensating.
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Materials of the Adidas Dame 3:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #183 of 383)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #273 of 383)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Mesh/fuse-like material seems like a step back, but it works.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Fuse mesh makes its way onto the adidas Dame 3 and it’s a pretty cool material choice.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I really like the materials.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
I don't really like the fuse / mesh combo but the materials are pretty solid.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
It doesn’t feel premium since it’s fused mesh but it works which is perfectly fine for me.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
I wasn't impressed with the materials. The shoe has a plastic feel to it, and needs time to break in
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Support of the Adidas Dame 3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #134 of 383)
User Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #289 of 383)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I landed on two different feet while playing in these and did not roll an ankle either time.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The support of the Dame 3 is greatly improved when directly compared to the D Lillard 2.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Outrigger for stability and thick mid sole provide good support.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Much more lateral support compared to last year's model
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall support and stability is excellent on the Dame 3 even if the midfoot support is a little overdone.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I didn't like the exaggerated TPU midfoot shank until I found a lacing pattern that fit better.
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Fit of the Adidas Dame 3:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #218 of 383)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #170 of 383)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Multiple lacing holes mean everyone should be able to find a lacing style to fit their foot. Minimal heel slip.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The shoe held my foot in place so well I almost gave it a WearTesters Hall of Fame badge.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
A good amount of heel slippage, otherwise fit was really good.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Uncomfortable around the ankle and a little bit of heel slippage
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Very tiny heel slip which is fine. Lace pressure is painful because there isn’t much padding in the tongue or around the ankle collar.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I like the fit on the Dame 3.
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Durability of the Adidas Dame 3:
User Durability Rating: 9.3 (ranks #40 of 383)
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Outdoor of the Adidas Dame 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 16.7 (ranks #280 of 383)
User Outdoor Rating: 83.3 (ranks #76 of 383)
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
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no
January 1, 2017
The rubber is soft and the blade pattern isn’t really built for outdoors.
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no
January 1, 2017
The rubber is so soft, I wouldn't recommend outdoor use.
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fair
January 1, 2017
When I did take them outside the performance was fair
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Width of the Adidas Dame 3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
January 1, 2017
Width is normal. maybe slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
January 1, 2017
Width is okay.
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Size of the Adidas Dame 3:
very small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Length-wise, true to size was perfect for me, but half down could easily be done
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I loved how the the shoe fit with a 1/2 down. Wide footers were generally good to go going true to size.
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runs large
January 1, 2017
Definitely go down half a size, maybe even a full size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Runs large length-wise. I personally had to go down a size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I recommend half a size down. Wide footers can go true to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Go half a size down.
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