Adidas Crazy BYW X
Released 2/2018, High Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.8
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
3 ratings
Performance Summary
Old school design with modern Boost technology
Pros
Premium materials
Great fit for narrow feet
Cons
Hefty price tag
Traction is not very durable
Best Suitable For: Works best for players of all positions who have narrow feet
Category Performance Ratings
8.0
Traction
Tight multidirectional forefoot pattern with soft rubber; excellent grip on clean indoor courts but dust-sensitive and heel rubber frays over time.
9.0
Cushion
Uncaged Boost heel with caged/fully-caged Boost forefoot; bouncy heel and low, responsive forefoot but the contrast can produce an uneven ride.
9.3
Materials
PrimeKnit collar with dual-layer woven-like mesh upper; soft and flexible feel. Durability perceptions vary from average to very premium.
8.7
Support
Molded heel counter with standard lacing and midfoot structure; provides solid heel stability but forefoot lockdown can feel inconsistent for some.
8.8
Fit
True to Adidas sizing and becomes very form-fitting after break-in. Runs narrow with a tight collar that may press wide feet.
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Outdoor
Very soft outsole rubber; not recommended for outdoor play as rubber wears and frays quickly on rough courts.
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Sizing
Runs true to Adidas size for most players. If you normally size down with Adidas, your usual choice should work.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular width best. Wide-foot players may feel constricted in the forefoot and collar.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas Crazy BYW X |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  Nike G.T. Future |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 8.2(0.6) | 6.8(2.0) | 8.2(0.6) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.8(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | NA | NA | 9.4(0.2) | 9.5(0.3) | NA | |
| Best Price | $179.99 | $169.99 $210 | $200 | $80.97 $150 | $159 | $164 $205 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 380g | NA | NA | NA | NA | 440g - 440g |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #60 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.8
November 26, 2018
I really like everything about the Adidas Crazy BYW X. The performance is great and should work well for players of all positions.
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8.7
November 26, 2018
I think the Crazy BYW X is very good, but the traction definitely could be better.
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7.8
November 26, 2018
Overall, the performance of the Adidas BYW X is solid. But the uneven ride and the lacking outsole durability are no-gos considering the hefty price tag.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #52 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
February 8, 2022
I have no complaints about this shoe, one of my favourite shoes I have ever played in
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9.2
August 25, 2024
User didn't add a summary.
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8.3
March 27, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #309 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #145 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
November 26, 2018
Traction worked really well on clean courts but you need to wipe from time to time on dusty courts.
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7.0
November 26, 2018
Traction was amazing…to start. Unfortunately, the traction got worse with every session and need a lot of wiping now.
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8.0
November 26, 2018
The tight traction pattern in the forefoot works well on clean courts but picks up a lot of dust. The rubber in the heel is very soft and started to fray quickly.
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Cushion of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #100 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #63 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 26, 2018
Cushioning feels really soft but remains responsive in the forefoot.
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9.0
November 26, 2018
The uncaged Boost in the heel is really bouncy, the caged Boost in the forefoot is more responsive and feels low-to-the-ground.
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8.0
November 26, 2018
The fully-caged Boost in the forefoot feels firm, low-to-the-ground, and really responsive. I felt a little unbalanced because the heel sits a lot higher than the forefoot and is a lot softer. Overall, I am not a big fan of this combination.
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Materials of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
November 26, 2018
The materials are super-super premium.
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9.0
November 26, 2018
Materials featured are pretty average for a modern shoe.
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9.0
November 26, 2018
Comfortable PrimeKnit in the collar, the rest of the upper is made from a dual-layer mesh that looks and feels like a woven material. Overall, the materials are soft, flexible and deliver an old-school style with some new-school flavor.
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Support of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #130 of 385)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #98 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 26, 2018
The lockdown and support are really nice.
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9.0
November 26, 2018
The support was really surprising on the Crazy BYW X.
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7.0
November 26, 2018
The heel counter works very well, but I didn't feel securely locked down by the lacing system or the upper material in the front.
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Fit of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #56 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 9.3 (ranks #26 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
November 26, 2018
The fit of the shoes is really nice - they really feel like an extension of your feet.
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9.5
November 26, 2018
After the break-in period, you will experience a form-fitting shoe like nothing you’ve ever felt before.
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7.0
November 26, 2018
The lace pressure in the Primeknit collar area was uncomfortable for my wide feet. I also experienced some dead space in the forefoot.
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Durability of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
User Durability Rating: 7.0 (ranks #323 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #366 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #323 of 385)
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
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3
no
November 26, 2018
Outdoor use is definitely not recommended because the rubber is not very durable.
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Width of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
4
regular
1
slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
November 26, 2018
Slightly narrow width-wise.
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very narrow
November 26, 2018
The fit is really snug and tight, nearly suffocating.
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slightly narrow
November 26, 2018
The collar area is pretty tight.
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Size of the Adidas Crazy BYW X:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
4
slightly long
1
very long
0
true to size
November 26, 2018
Go true to your Adidas size.
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½ size large
November 26, 2018
I went down half-a-size like I always do with Adidas.
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