Adidas D.O.N Issue #4
Released 10/2022, Mid Top, Donovan Mitchell,Â
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8.1
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
8.6
USER RATING
8 ratings
The D.O.N Issue #4 provides outstanding lockdown and containment for players with quick moves.
Best Suitable For:
A solid pick for shifty guards who need containment.
Price Comparison:
Available at 6 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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wide
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![]() Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 | ![]() Nike Air Max Impact 3 | ![]() Puma MB.02 | ![]() New Balance TWO WXY | ![]() Nike KD 14 | ![]() Adidas Pro Model 2G | Add shoe | |
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Expert Rating | 8.1 | 8.4(0.3) | 8.4(0.3) | 8.9(0.8) | 8.9(0.8) | 8.3(0.2) | |
User Rating | 8.6 | 8.7(0.1) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.6(0.0) | 9.2(0.6) | 8.2(0.4) | |
Best Price | $55 $120 | $76.97 $90 | $135 | $119.99 $140 | $69.97 $150 | $49.99 $100 | |
Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
Weight | 360g - 380g | 340g - 360g | 410g - 420g | 350g - 370g | 380g - 400g | 390g - 410g |
Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 Review
Pros:
Comfortable and supportive materials
Stability and containment
Cons:
Lightstrike foam bottoms out quick
Dust can cause problems
Performance of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
The traction on Donovan Mitchell's fourth signature shoe is consistent and decently grippy most of the time. Dust can cause the occasional hiccup, but it doesn't happen too often.
Reviewers agreed the Lightstrike foam is comfortable underfoot, but the cushioning doesn't provide much energy return.
Materials on the shoe are lightweight, breathable, and offer plenty of support during lateral movements.
The support and lockdown are outstanding on the shoe. It covers you throughout all kinds of different moves.
The Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 is a solid next entry in Mitchell's lineup. It's a lightweight shoe with traction and support to fit guard playstyles.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
Expert Rating:Â 8.1Â (ranks #184 of 242)
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8.4
January 10, 2023
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue #4 is a well-built shoe for containment, lockdown, and traction. It's a comfortable shoe overall but beware of the foam bottoming out.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
If you want stability, then Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 is for you. The shoe has all the support features a performance shoe needs, and the traction performs well on clean courts.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 is a responsive shoe that performs best on clean courts. It's a pretty good performer, but it's a tad bulky for my liking.
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User Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
User Rating:Â 8.6Â (ranks #121 of 242)
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4
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7 - Average
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8.4
January 28, 2023
This shoes was a good option for me the price was great and the support was great it helped me alot in fast and quick moves. The cushioning was good but when dunking the cushion doesn't really absorb all the pressure when falling. The traction in clean court is incredible and squeaky but in outdoor the grip is good but not that great there's a low chance that you will slip on the ground. The fit is really great it holds on the foot it manages to stop the ankle from spraining it.
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9.0
November 20, 2022

So I didn’t play a lot in them, but they are very nice, traction was good on dust, on a clean court should be top tier imo. Cushion was responsive enough for me who is a shift lightweight PG. Materials are really nice for 120 and support was good because of the materials called lightlock. For outdoor they should be fine because the outsole is hard enough. Overall a nice shoe and I’ve put them right under the PG 6, but just by a lil bit.
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9.0
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Traction of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
Expert Traction Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #145 of 242)
User Traction Rating:Â 8.6Â (ranks #131 of 242)
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9.0
January 10, 2023
The traction has a decent grip and offers a speedy playstyle.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
Overall, the traction performance is good indoors and outdoors. Dusty courts do give the traction some issues, though.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The traction performs best on clean courts after an initial break-in period. Dust causes problems in performance.
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Cushion of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
Expert Cushion Rating:Â 7.7Â (ranks #196 of 242)
User Cushion Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #137 of 242)
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8.0
January 10, 2023
The cushioning is entirely Lightstrike. It offers a light feeling underfoot.
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7.0
November 3, 2022
The Lightstrike cushioning is my least favourite part of the shoe. The comfort level of the foam is average.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The full-length Lightstrike feels comfortable and soft, but it bottoms out quicker than other foams.
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Materials of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
Expert Materials Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #96 of 242)
User Materials Rating:Â 8.4Â (ranks #110 of 242)
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9.0
January 10, 2023
Other brands should try to emulate the uppers of this shoe. It offers solid lockdown while remaining lightweight and breathable.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The upper is a nice-feeling jacquard material, but the breathability is not the best. It's comfortable, but not for sessions that run too long.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The materials Adidas is calling Lightlock are thin and supportive without sacrificing comfort.
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Support of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
Expert Support Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #138 of 242)
User Support Rating:Â 8.5Â (ranks #136 of 242)
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8.0
January 10, 2023
The containment is customizable with the lacing system, and the uppers keep you contained well.
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9.0
November 3, 2022
The support is one of the stronger aspects of the shoe. The shank plate prevents the shoe from twisting and folding too much, while the extra eyelets allow for additional customizability.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The shank plate provides good torsional support. I also felt supported laterally.
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Fit of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
Expert Fit Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #167 of 242)
User Fit Rating:Â 8.6Â (ranks #106 of 242)
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8.0
January 10, 2023
The fit of the shoe is generous.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The lacing system provides a locked-down, secure feeling, but the midfoot section is moderately snug.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
My shoe fits pretty damn well.
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Durability of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
User Durability Rating:Â 8.6Â (ranks #105 of 242)
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Outdoor of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
Expert Outdoor Rating:Â 66.7Â (ranks #70 of 242)
User Outdoor Rating:Â 75.0Â (ranks #64 of 242)
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Fair (50%)
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fair
January 10, 2023
The shoe might not last long outdoors.
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good
November 3, 2022
The rubber compound will last outdoors.
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fair
November 3, 2022
The rubber is hard, and the grooves are thick enough for outdoor play.
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Width of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
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 10, 2023
The shoe can accommodate most widths well.
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slightly narrow
November 3, 2022
Going up half a size if you have wide feet will be helpful.
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slightly narrow
November 3, 2022
It is slightly narrow.
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Size of the Adidas D.O.N Issue #4:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
6
slightly long
4
very long
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true to size
January 10, 2023
Go down half a size if you have a narrow foot. Otherwise, go true to size.
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true to size
November 3, 2022
Going true to size will work for most people.
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true to size
November 3, 2022
I went true to size with no issues.
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