Adidas Trae Young 3
Released 9/2023, Low Top, Trae Young,
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Performance Ratings
8.0
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.5
USER RATING
9 ratings
Performance Summary
The Adidas Trae Young 3 is a decent next entry in his lineup. It features standout traction and a comfortable new cushioning setup.
Pros
Incredible traction
Comfortable foam cushioning
Cons
It takes time to break in the materials
Poor outsole durability outdoors
Best Suitable For: This shoe is meant for shifty players with a quick, grounded playstyle.
Category Performance Ratings
8.4
Traction
Multidirectional pattern with soft indoor rubber. Excellent grip on clean courts. Dust sensitive and can slip when dusty.
8.2
Cushion
Bouncy foam midsole with a low-to-ground setup. Responsive and comfortable with good impact protection for lighter players.
7.6
Materials
Textile upper with a thin tongue and light overlays. Slightly stiff at first and average quality; softens after break-in.
8.2
Support
Firm base with midfoot shank and torsional plate plus heel counter. Provides solid lateral stability though upper can reduce containment.
7.4
Fit
Mixed sizing. Runs snug for some with heel slippage reported. Break-in improves fit and comfort.
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Outdoor
Soft rubber outsole that wears quickly outdoors. Not recommended for heavy outdoor use due to rapid wear.
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large
Sizing
Mixed recommendations. Many suggest going down half a size to avoid heel slip. Try a half size down if unsure.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular feet best. Some reviewers found it accommodates slightly wide feet after break-in.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas Trae Young 3 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  New Balance Hesi Low V2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.0 | 8.9(0.9) | 8.9(0.9) | 8.9(0.9) | 8.5(0.5) | 8.4(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 8.5 | 9.3(0.8) | 9.5(1.0) | NA | 9.1(0.6) | 9.2(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $149 | $225 | $199 $225 | $68.37 $130 | $109.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 420g - 430g | NA | NA | NA | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Rating: 8.0 (ranks #309 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
5
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
July 24, 2023
The Adidas Trae Young 3 has bouncy cushioning and consistent traction, but the heel slippage and stability subtract from the overall performance.
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8.0
August 13, 2023
The Adidas Trae Young 3 is a niche shoe. It's best for lightweight, bouncing players. The cushion is soft and bouncy, while the traction grips. Beware of the durability outdoors.
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8.0
September 16, 2023
The Adidas Trae Young 3 is a massive improvement. It feels light and reactive. The best features are the grippy outsole and stability. The main downside is the lack of impact protection for heavier players.
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8.0
November 3, 2023
The Adidas Trae Young 3 is a solid performer, but I didn't enjoy how bulky it is. The cushioning feels good, and the stability is better than expected, though.
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7.8
August 25, 2023
The Adidas Trae Young 3 is a decent shoe. It has impressive traction and cushioning. The materials and comfort are lacking, though.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
User Rating: 8.5 (ranks #212 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
3
8 - Good
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7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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10.0
July 29, 2024
Very good I’m impressed
I’m happy Trae young made some really good basketball shoes
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9.3
August 27, 2023
This is a god shoe
OMG
It is one of the best traction ever
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9.7
November 22, 2023
the only problem i found annoying is heel slippage.
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7.7
August 30, 2023
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.4 (ranks #229 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 8.2 (ranks #245 of 381)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
9.0
July 24, 2023
The outsole was immaculate on clean courts, but there was a minor drop in performance on dusty courts. It's still solid, though.
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9.0
August 13, 2023
The traction performs better than expected. The grip feels very good. The rubber will grab the court. You have to trust it.
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8.0
September 16, 2023
The traction is grippy and covers you in multiple directions. Beware of dust pickup.
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7.0
November 3, 2023
After breaking the traction in, it performs well. Dust can cause some sliding.
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9.0
August 25, 2023
Traction is my favourite part of the sneaker. You can stop on a dime. It's top-tier.
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Cushion of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #237 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #190 of 381)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.0
July 24, 2023
The foam feels soft and bouncy, especially in the heel. There's plenty of good feedback when moving, too.
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8.0
August 13, 2023
The cushioning feels bouncy underfoot but feels more geared towards shock absorption.
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8.0
September 16, 2023
The cushioning is low to the ground while remaining bouncy and reactive.
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8.0
November 3, 2023
The cushioning is one of my favourite features. The compression is solid, and there's plenty of impact protection. I enjoy the step-in comfort, too.
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8.0
August 25, 2023
The cushion feels responsive under the forefoot, and I have no issues with the impact protection, either. The foam feels soft.
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Materials of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.6 (ranks #328 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #182 of 381)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
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7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
8.0
July 24, 2023
The upper is a standard textile. There's more flexibility and less weight this year.
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7.0
August 13, 2023
The upper is more traditional. The tongue is thin, which makes lacing uncomfortable. I had a hard time breaking these materials in.
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8.0
September 16, 2023
The upper takes time to break in. It conforms well to your foot afterwards.
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8.0
November 3, 2023
The materials are slightly stiff but supportive. It also feels comfortable and minimal.
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7.0
August 25, 2023
The materials conform to feet nicely, but there's a bit of pressure on top of your foot. I'm not impressed with the quality and comfort, though.
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Support of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.2 (ranks #259 of 381)
User Support Rating: 7.8 (ranks #296 of 381)
10 - Amazing
2
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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7.0
July 24, 2023
The stability is somewhat disappointing because of the upper, but the shoe is low to the ground.
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8.0
August 13, 2023
The midfoot shank provides lateral stability. It's an incredibly stable shoe.
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9.0
September 16, 2023
Support might be the shoe's best feature. The shoe's base and torsional plate provide plenty of stability.
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9.0
November 3, 2023
Surprisingly, the support and lockdown are solid. Lateral stability felt good, too.
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8.0
August 25, 2023
I didn't have issues with heel lockdown. I felt safe and secure in this shoe. The lockdown and containment felt good.
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Fit of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.4 (ranks #358 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #250 of 381)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
2
7.0
July 24, 2023
Heel slippage is an issue if you don't go down half a size. I'm also not a fan of the laces either. The fit is okay.
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8.0
August 13, 2023
The shoe takes a while to break in before feeling comfortable. Beware if you have a flat foot. You might need an orthotic.
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7.0
September 16, 2023
The fit is decent.
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8.0
November 3, 2023
The Trae Young 3 fits well, and the toe box feels normal.
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7.0
August 25, 2023
I don't like the ankle collar. It doesn't close around your ankle.
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Durability of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
User Durability Rating: 7.6 (ranks #293 of 381)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
2
Outdoor of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #329 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 16.7 (ranks #300 of 381)
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Fair (50%)
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Bad (0%)
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no
July 24, 2023
The tread doesn't feel sturdy enough for outdoors.
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no
August 13, 2023
The rubber will wear down outdoors.
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no
September 16, 2023
The outsole will wear down quickly outdoors.
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no
November 3, 2023
The outsole is not the best for outdoor play. The rubber is too soft.
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no
August 25, 2023
The rubber is too soft to take outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
0
regular
7
slightly wide
3
very wide
0
regularly wide
July 24, 2023
The shoe accommodates my slightly wide feet well.
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regularly wide
November 3, 2023
The width feels normal.
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Size of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
very small
1
slightly small
1
true to size
8
slightly long
2
very long
1
½ size large
July 24, 2023
Go down half a size for the best fit.
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true to size
August 13, 2023
Most players can go true to size, even wide footers.
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true to size
September 16, 2023
Go true to size.
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½ size small
November 3, 2023
I went up half a size.
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