Adidas D.O.N Issue #3
Released 7/2021, Low Top, Donovan Mitchell,
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8.0
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.2
USER RATING
30 ratings
The D.O.N Issue #3 is a dependable shoe with solid materials and great traction.
Best Suitable For:
Best for players looking for a responsive and lightweight shoe.
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Available at 5 shops | Official Retail Price: $109.99
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Sizing:
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Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas D.O.N Issue #3 |  Under Armour Curry 9 |  Under Armour Curry 10 |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Nike Kyrie Low 5 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.0 | 8.9(0.9) | 8.8(0.8) | 8.7(0.7) | 8.3(0.3) | 8.7(0.7) | |
| User Rating | 8.2 | 9.2(1.0) | 9.0(0.8) | 9.1(0.9) | 8.7(0.5) | 9.1(0.9) | |
| Best Price | $49.99 $110 | $89.97 $160 | $119.69 $160 | $79.98 $120 | $79.99 $110 | $82.97 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 380g - 380g | 320g - 330g | 350g - 360g | 350g - 360g | 330g - 350g | 350g - 360g |
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Adidas D.O.N Issue #3 Review
Pros:
Traction grips well indoors and outdoors.
Comfortable materials.
Cons:
Heel slippage.
Not much impact protection.
Performance of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
The traction on the D.O.N Issue #3 is the best and most consistent part of the shoe. The rubber is thick, and the pattern is wide, which helps the shoe grip well on most surfaces.
The cushion is full-length Lightstrike, and it feels very responsive. It also feels light when on feet.
Reviewers agree that the D.O.N Issue #3 features comfortable materials that don't need any break-in time.
The support and lockdown of the shoe seem consistent laterally. However, the consistency can vary depending on your size when it comes to heel lockdown.
Overall, the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3 is a steady shoe with consistent traction, but make sure to get the right size.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
Expert Rating: 8.0 (ranks #249 of 304)
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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8.3
January 22, 2022
Donovan Mitchell's latest shoe is a step up from last year's model, but the Adidas DON Issue #3 doesn't live up to the original. It has solid traction and adequate cushioning that will suit guard play.
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8.0
July 20, 2021
Overall, the D.O.N Issue #3 is a steady basketball shoe. It has dependable traction with a wide base. The cushion and support were also dependable for me.
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8.0
July 20, 2021
The Adidas D.O.N Issue #3 has great traction and comfortable materials. It felt comfortable on foot, but the cushion doesn't hold up after playing more than three games at a time. The heel slippage also takes away from the shoe a bit. Overall, it is a responsive shoe that feels light on your feet.
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8.0
July 25, 2021
As long as you consistently wipe, you're getting a good-performing shoe. The shoe feels light, the traction performs well enough, and the materials feel nice. The only issue to consider is that there is the potential for heel slippage.
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7.6
August 5, 2021
The D.O.N Issue #3 is a lightweight shoe that provided a decent amount of court feel with the Lightstrike midsole. However, the traction, fit, and heel lockdown left a lot to be desired.
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User Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
User Rating: 8.2 (ranks #230 of 304)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
7.8
September 3, 2023
An outdoor review: This has good traction for outdoors, but it is decently durable? ive hooped about 30 hours in this, it shoes signs of the traction fading but it still performs well. You should cop these only if theyre discounted. Fun shoes to hoop in but man the cushioning is pretty mid. Not mid i mean, kinda eh. My feet start aching a bit after playing in this, maybe because I jump a lot or take very hard steps. Lock down is decent enough. Oh n dont hoop for long in these, ur feet will melt.
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7.8
December 16, 2022
While I did have fun in this shoe I felt like the shoe could improve. Overall the Traction was good and it supported your foot well. But after long time playing in these my feet always got sore and were full of blisters. The durability i also felt like could do better because after not even a year playing in them they started to break, The cushioning was also not anything write home about.
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8.3
December 19, 2023
I had these a while back and I would like to make my review onthem.
The traction was mid where yes it did squek, but if clean its fine but if its dusty just go home.
The cushion was fantastic with an incredible responsiveness but takes maybe 3 1-2 hour practice to break in.
Support was fine a little heel slippage but it was fine
fit was very snug and tight
Overall:Great budget shoe
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8.6
November 24, 2021
The D.O.N. Issue 3 was actually pretty good in my opinion. The Traction stopped on a dime but you have to wipe every now and then. The cushion is plush but very responsive. The materials are comfortable and they feel snug on foot. The support and fit are solid, I wasn't sliding out for the most part. But overall, I recommend the D.O.N. Issue 3 to all types of hoopers in the world.
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7.8
May 29, 2023
Not much is worth talking about, everything about the shoe is above average. One of the more durable shoe, can be use to play outdoor. During my playing time, the upper did received some signs of wear, though the traction patterns remained in shape, not losing a lot of patterns. Traction is incredible, on clean courts can stop very hard, handle dust pretty well.
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Traction of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #196 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 8.2 (ranks #210 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
11
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
8.5
January 22, 2022
Overall, the traction works well. It sticks hard but can be affected by dust.
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9.0
July 20, 2021
The traction is a huge upgrade for Mitchell's signature line. The grooves are wider and thicker which helps it grip better.
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9.0
July 20, 2021
The traction on these is pretty good on both indoor and outdoor courts.
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8.0
July 25, 2021
The spiderweb-like traction pattern is pretty good for the most part. I slipped a bit, but it was minimal.
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7.0
August 5, 2021
The traction was not that good. It was inconsistent, and for the most part, it did not bite as hard as other shoes on the market. It performed well indoors, but on dusty courts, I was sliding a lot.
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Cushion of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.6 (ranks #253 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 7.9 (ranks #228 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
12
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
8.0
January 22, 2022
The full-length Lightstrike midsole offers plushness and comfort, but it lacks the bounciness of other cushions. It also feels responsive.
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7.0
July 20, 2021
The cushion in the D.O.N Issue #3s sits somewhere between the Harden Vol. 4 and the Dame 7. It has a little bit of bounciness but is very responsive.
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7.0
July 20, 2021
The feel of the cushion is similar to the Harden 4 and the Dame 7, but it is thicker. It's responsive and light but isn't the plushest cushion.
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8.0
July 25, 2021
The Lightstrike feels exactly like what you would expect. It's similar to Bounce but not as dense. The shoe feels responsive, and it has good heel cushioning.
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8.0
August 5, 2021
The full-length Lightstrike is nice because it is lightweight. It provides a good amount of court feel but is lacking in impact protection.
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Materials of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #165 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #202 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
14
7 - Average
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8.5
January 22, 2022
The materials don't feel premium, but they are soft to the touch. I didn't have any problems playing in the shoe.
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8.0
July 20, 2021
The materials don't require any break-in time and appear to be decently durable.
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8.0
July 20, 2021
The tongue feels really nice, and the overall materials remind me of the Dame 2. They require no break-in time but aren't the most breathable.
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8.0
July 25, 2021
The upper is completely textile, but some rubber and fuse hits are placed strategically for durability. They definitely get the job done.
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8.0
August 5, 2021
After an initial break-in period, the materials are a definite upgrade from the D.O.N Issue #2. It performs well and feels soft once broken in.
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Support of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #228 of 304)
User Support Rating: 7.8 (ranks #253 of 304)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
7
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
1
9.0
January 22, 2022
I think that support is one of the best aspects of the shoe. The shoe feels stable and secure.
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8.0
July 20, 2021
I experienced no heel slippage. The footbed keeps you very well contained.
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7.0
July 20, 2021
The lateral TPU provides good support and keeps you contained laterally. The downside is that I experienced quite a bit of heel slippage.
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8.0
July 25, 2021
I had some heel slippage in only my right shoe. Nothing too extreme, but just noticeable enough to make me feel a bit insecure. Everything else about the support felt good.
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8.0
August 5, 2021
For lateral containment, I had no issues. The setup with the foam coming up the sides of the shoe performed well. I did have a little heel slippage, but that is mostly subjective to my foot.
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Fit of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.7 (ranks #270 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #206 of 304)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
2
7.5
January 22, 2022
The fit is solid in the midfoot, but there is space in the forefoot. I also experienced a lot of heel slippage because of the sock liner.
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8.0
July 20, 2021
The fit is not as snug as other recent Adidas models in the midfoot, which is a welcome improvement for me.
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8.0
July 20, 2021
I was able to go true to size.
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8.0
July 25, 2021
The materials lay nicely over your feet, and the tongue feels nice as well.
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7.0
August 5, 2021
The fit is not for me. It fit well length-wise, but the toe box had a lot of extra room. You may like it if you like a roomier fit.
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Durability of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #223 of 304)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
6
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
2
Outdoor of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #122 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #131 of 304)
Good (100%)
9
Fair (50%)
11
Bad (0%)
4
fair
January 22, 2022
The rubber is hard, and I didn't experience much fraying.
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fair
July 20, 2021
There's isn't much fraying on my pair yet.
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fair
July 20, 2021
The grooves are quite thick. So, the outdoor bite is still pretty good.
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fair
August 5, 2021
The rubber is fairly hard, but the grooves aren't the best.
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Width of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
4
regular
24
slightly wide
6
very wide
0
slightly narrow
January 22, 2022
Go up half a size if you have wide feet.
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slightly wide
July 20, 2021
The shoe does a decent job of accommodating wider feet.
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regularly wide
July 25, 2021
I have slightly wide feet, and the shoe felt good going down half a size. Keep in mind, it may feel tight when first trying them on.
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slightly wide
August 5, 2021
It is a little bit wide.
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Size of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #3:
very small
1
slightly small
2
true to size
23
slightly long
8
very long
1
true to size
January 22, 2022
Go true to size if you have a normal or narrow-width foot.
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½ size large
July 20, 2021
Go half a size down for regular footers and true to size for wide footers.
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true to size
July 20, 2021
There is a bit of extra space at the front of the shoe, but not enough to make me want to go half a size down.
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½ size large
July 25, 2021
I recommend going down half a size.
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true to size
August 5, 2021
It fit true to size, but there is too much space in the forefoot for my liking.
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