Adidas Trae Young 3
Released 9/2023, Low Top, Trae Young,Â
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8.0
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.9
USER RATING
3 ratings
The Adidas Trae Young 3 is a decent next entry in his lineup. It features standout traction and a comfortable new cushioning setup.
Best Suitable For:
This shoe is meant for shifty players with a quick, grounded playstyle.
Price Comparison:
Available at 7 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
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Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas Trae Young 3 |  Air Jordan 36 Low |  Nike KD 15 |  Under Armour Curry 2 Low FloTro |  Li-Ning Wade 808 2 |  Puma MB.01 Lo | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.0 | 9.2(1.2) | 9.0(1.0) | 8.4(0.4) | 8.6(0.6) | 8.9(0.9) | |
| User Rating | 8.9 | 9.2(0.3) | 9.2(0.3) | 9.5(0.6) | 9.2(0.3) | 8.7(0.2) | |
| Best Price | $120 $140 | $66.97 $185 | $68.97 $150 | $109.99 $150 | $119 | $89.99 $120 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | 370g - 390g | NA | 400g - 420g | NA |
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Adidas Trae Young 3 Review
Pros:
Incredible traction
Comfortable foam cushioning
Cons:
It takes time to break in the materials
Poor outsole durability outdoors
Performance of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Trae Young's third signature shoe is quite the departure from the first two in tech and design.
Reviewers agree the traction is a standout feature of the Adidas Trae Young 3. It doesn't hold up outdoors, but the indoor performance is excellent.
Adidas uses a new foam in the cushioning setup. It feels soft and bouncy without being explosive.
The fit is tricky. Some reviewers mention the shoe taking time to properly break in before feeling comfortable.
The design of the upper looks more traditional than past models. The materials are lighter and more flexible, but it takes time to feel comfortable.
The shoe is low to the ground, so it feels stable. Some reviewers mentioned the ankle collar isn't snug, and one reviewer experienced a bit of heel slippage.
The Adidas Trae Young 3 is a solid shoe if you have a similar play style to Trae. The cushioning and support features cater to a specific niche.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #222 of 275)
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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8.0
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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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:Â 8.9Â (ranks #69 of 275)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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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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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:Â 8.8Â (ranks #99 of 275)
User Traction Rating:Â 9.0Â (ranks #85 of 275)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
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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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:Â 8.3Â (ranks #157 of 275)
User Cushion Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #150 of 275)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
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
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:Â 7.5Â (ranks #237 of 275)
User Materials Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #137 of 275)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
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7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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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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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:Â 8.0Â (ranks #193 of 275)
User Support Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #201 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
2
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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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:Â 7.3Â (ranks #260 of 275)
User Fit Rating:Â 9.0Â (ranks #45 of 275)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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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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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:Â 8.0Â (ranks #198 of 275)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating:Â 0.0Â (ranks #221 of 275)
User Outdoor Rating:Â 50.0Â (ranks #147 of 275)
Good (100%)
0
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
4
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
August 25, 2023
The rubber is too soft to take outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
0
regular
4
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
regularly wide
July 24, 2023
The shoe accommodates my slightly wide feet well.
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Size of the Adidas Trae Young 3:
very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
4
slightly long
2
very long
0
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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