Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7
Released 8/2025, Low Top, Donovan Mitchell,
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Performance Ratings
8.7
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Performance Summary
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 is a step up in performance thanks to its excellent cushioning and improved cushioning.
Pros
Excellent traction performance. Top-tier.
Improved Lightstrike Pro cushioning
Cons
Material quality could be better
Best Suitable For: This shoe is suitable for all positions and play styles. It has something for everyone.
Category Performance Ratings
9.2
Traction
Multidirectional rubber outsole with a sticky compound. Elite grip on clean courts, immediate bite but can collect dust on dirty surfaces.
8.6
Cushion
Lightstrike Pro midsole in a low-to-the-floor setup. Slightly bouncy and responsive with good impact protection and balanced ride.
8.1
Materials
Synthetic upper with padded shroud and heel pillows. Comfortable and well padded but feels cheaper and lacks breathability.
8.7
Support
Beefy torsional shank, molded heel lockdown, and nylon lace cables. Provides secure lateral stability and solid torsional rigidity.
8.8
Fit
Snug, slightly narrow out of the box. Breaks in to a close one-to-one fit with good heel lockdown.
7%
Outdoor
Sticky rubber holds grip but outsole durability is limited. Reviewers advise keeping this pair indoors to avoid rapid wear.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Some prefer half size down for a tighter performance fit; wide feet may size up.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide footers may feel constricted or choose a half size up for more room.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 |  Under Armour Curry 9 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  ANTA Kai 2 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.7 | 8.9(0.2) | 8.9(0.2) | 8.7(0.0) | 8.5(0.2) | 8.7(0.0) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.2 | NA | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Best Price | $79.99 $120 | $160 | $149 | $119.99 | $99.99 $140 | $129.99 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 400g - 400g | 320g - 330g | NA | 350g - 360g | NA | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
Expert Rating: 8.7 (ranks #68 of 385)
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9.0
September 6, 2025
I absolutely love the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7. The traction performance is elite, and I love the balanced cushioning.
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9.0
October 11, 2025
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 is one of the most comfortable basketball shoes. It's one of the best performance shoes available.
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8.8
August 28, 2025
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 is an amazing performer. The traction performance is top-tier, and I love the cushioning. I'm very high on this shoe.
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8.8
August 29, 2025
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 is a solid improvement. It's worth it as a performance shoe. My only gripe is the shroud.
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8.6
August 28, 2025
I love the comfort of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7. The shoe feels quick without sacrificing much thanks to the traction.
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8.6
August 28, 2025
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 is a steal for its price. It's a good all-around performance shoe. The traction plays well everywhere.
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8.5
August 28, 2025
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 is one of Adidas' best shoes available. I love everything about this shoe, especially the traction.
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8.2
October 1, 2025
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 has a lot going for it. It feels bottom light and supportive.
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User Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
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Traction of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #69 of 385)
User Traction Rating: NA
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10.0
September 6, 2025
The traction performance is phenomenal. It has consistent coverage all around.
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8.5
October 11, 2025
The traction performance feels good. Make sure to wipe on dustier courts.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
This shoe has top-tier traction performance. It does not pick up dust either.
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9.0
August 29, 2025
You'll have zero issues with this traction performance. I never slid to a stop.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
I did not need to break in the traction. It provides top-tier performance right away. Don't let too much dust build up on the outsole.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The traction has no problems. It doesn't matter what type of court you're playing on.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
You come to a dead stop in this traction. Make sure to wipe the dust off occasionally.
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8.0
October 1, 2025
I felt confident in the grip and experienced no issues with the traction.
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Cushion of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.6 (ranks #168 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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9.0
September 6, 2025
I like the Lightstrike Pro cushioning a lot better in this model. It's close to the floor and slightly bouncy.
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9.0
October 11, 2025
The cushioning setup is a hell of an upgrade. The Lightstrike Pro feels better than last year. I love the impact protection under the heel.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning feels great on my feet. It's quite bouncy and dynamic.
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9.0
August 29, 2025
The Lightstrike Pro midsole is very comfortable. It offers a lot of impact protection and some bounce.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning setup is one of my favourite features. The only downside is the court feel. I like how soft and comfortable the midsole feels.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The midsole is on the firmer side, but it didn't cause discomfort. The cushioning surprised me in a good way.
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8.5
August 28, 2025
The Lightstrike Pro has some bounce and feels nice underfoot. I like this setup.
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7.5
October 1, 2025
The midsole feels like a typical Lightstrike shoe. The underfoot comfort is outstanding, and the performance is balanced.
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Materials of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #186 of 385)
User Materials Rating: NA
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8.0
September 6, 2025
I love the materials. It feels fantastic, but it is not breathable. The comfort and security are impressive.
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8.5
October 11, 2025
The materials perform well, but the shoe is not breathable.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I'm surprised by how light the shoe feels.
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8.0
August 29, 2025
The quality isn't the best, but it performs well. The padding feels adequate.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I like how cozy and comfortable the upper feels, but it is somewhat stiff and bulky. The zipper does not do anything.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I like the heel pillows. It feels comfortable and padded.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The material quality feels cheap, but the performance and comfort feel amazing during play.
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8.0
October 1, 2025
The shroud and padding feel decent, but I did experience some lace irritation. Breathability is decent with the shroud down.
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Support of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #107 of 385)
User Support Rating: NA
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9.0
September 6, 2025
The support is slightly stripped down, but it feels more streamlined.
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9.0
October 11, 2025
I like the support features. My favourite feature is the nylon lace cables at the side of the shoe. It keeps me secure and contained.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The support is more than decent.
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9.0
August 29, 2025
There were no issues with support. I felt very safe and secure.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The torsional support is adequate, but I love the ankle support and containment.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The midsole is very supportive, and I love the heel lockdown.
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8.5
August 28, 2025
I like the heel support and torsional rigidity.
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9.0
October 1, 2025
I love the beefy shank for torsional stability. The shoe also feels plenty stable.
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Fit of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #45 of 385)
User Fit Rating: NA
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9.0
September 6, 2025
The fit breaks in and feels close to 1-to-1.
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9.0
October 11, 2025
The fit is tight and snug but breaks in nicely.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The fit feels close to perfect for me.
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9.0
August 29, 2025
I felt comfortable within the shoe, and it breaks in nicely.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The upper conforms to my feet nicely. It becomes almost a 1-to-1 fit.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The fit is sleek and slightly snug.
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8.5
August 28, 2025
The fit breaks in nicely, but it starts very tight. I like the padded pillows around the back of the shoe.
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8.5
October 1, 2025
The fit is fairly mellow despite the narrow look.
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Durability of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 7.1 (ranks #311 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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September 6, 2025
I would not use this shoe outdoors.
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October 11, 2025
The outsole durability is not good.
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fair
August 28, 2025
The rubber feels sturdy enough for some outdoor play.
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no
August 28, 2025
The outsole durability is not the best. I wouldn't recommend this pair for outdoor use.
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August 28, 2025
I'm not sure how long this outsole will last outdoors.
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August 28, 2025
I would stray away from bringing this shoe outdoors.
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October 1, 2025
I would keep this pair indoors.
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Width of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
3
regular
3
slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
October 11, 2025
I went true to size with my wide foot.
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regularly wide
August 28, 2025
The shoe is friendly to wide feet.
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slightly narrow
August 28, 2025
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 28, 2025
This shoe is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 28, 2025
The width is slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
October 1, 2025
2E feet can either go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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Size of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
6
slightly long
2
very long
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true to size
September 6, 2025
I would go true to size.
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true to size
October 11, 2025
I went true to size.
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½ size large
August 28, 2025
I recommend going down half a size.
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true to size
August 29, 2025
The fit runs true to size.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
I wish I went true to size.
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½ size large
August 28, 2025
I went down half a size.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
I went true to size.
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true to size
October 1, 2025
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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