Adidas AE 1
Released 12/2023, Mid Top, Anthony Edwards,
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8.7
EXPERT RATING
11 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
24 ratings
The Adidas AE 1 is an incredible debut shoe with impressive cushioning and lockdown.
Best Suitable For:
The shoe is best for more powerful players who can utilize the bottom-heavy cushioning.
Price Comparison:
Available at 2 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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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas AE 1 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  Puma MB.04 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.7 | 8.5(0.2) | 7.7(1.0) | 8.4(0.3) | 8.1(0.6) | 7.9(0.8) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 9.2(0.0) | 8.6(0.6) | 8.7(0.5) | 8.7(0.5) | NA | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $100 $130 | $64.97 $110 | $123.97 $190 | $102.97 $170 | $125 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | NA | 330g - 350g | NA |
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Adidas AE 1 Review
Pros:
Comfortable Boost and Lightstrike cushioning
Shoe feels supportive and locked down
Cons:
Shoe is heavy
Performance of the Adidas AE 1:
Anthony Edwards' debut signature shoe with Adidas makes a big splash.
Reviewers agree the traction is solid. It performs well on all court surfaces and is only minorly affected by dust.
Boost, Lightstrike and the sizable shanks make cushioning one of the shoe's best features. The step-in comfort, in particular, feels fantastic.
The shoe also features an impressive lockdown with polyurethane side walls and a double-heel counter.
The materials are not cheap, but they do make the shoe heavy.
Adidas and Anthony Edwards make a fantastic impression with the Adidas AE 1. The cushioning and lockdown are some of the best on the market.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas AE 1:
Expert Rating: 8.7 (ranks #65 of 334)
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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9.0
January 15, 2024
I love playing in the Adidas AE 1. The traction is outstanding, the cushioning feels comfortable, and the support and lockdown keep you secure.
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9.0
March 22, 2024
The Adidas AE 1 is in the running for best performer of the year. I love the traction and cushioning setup. This shoe is one of my favourite performance models.
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8.9
December 28, 2023
The Adidas AE 1 has outstanding performance. The support and cushioning are some of the best; the only downside is the weight.
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8.8
January 15, 2024
The Adidas AE 1 feels complete. I feel ready to play in this shoe. The cushioning is elite, and the traction holds up as well.
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8.8
January 2, 2024
The Adidas AE 1 is a dope performer. It's sturdy and well-built. It has the traction, cushioning, and support that players need.
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8.6
December 28, 2023
I'm loving the Adidas AE 1. The step-in cushioning feels comfortable, and the lockdown is impressive. My only gripes are the weight and breathability.
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8.6
January 11, 2024
The standout features of the Adidas AE 1 are the stability and cushioning. This is one of the best performance shoes if you enjoy the materials.
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8.6
February 18, 2024
I like the direction Adidas is going with the AE 1. The cushioning feels good, the traction is grippy, and I felt secure in these shoes.
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8.6
May 1, 2024
The Adidas AE 1 debuts with a solid score for performance. Lateral stability is the only downside. The traction is perfect, and the cushioning feels comfortable.
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8.4
December 28, 2023
The Adidas AE 1 is an easy shoe to play in. It feels buttery underfoot despite being heavy. The foam choices for the cushioning are incredible.
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8.2
January 11, 2024
I have no problem recommending the Adidas AE 1 at this price point. The traction is phenomenal, but I did experience some sliding on the footbed.
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User Reviews of the Adidas AE 1:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #32 of 334)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
16
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.8
January 17, 2024
The traction is exceptional. So is the cushion of this shoe . It’s really comfortable , budget shoe and I love the looks . The only disadvantages are that this shoe is heavy (but I don’t mind it that much ) and it is not that breathable . Also the laces gets untied easily(maybe it’s my fault). Overall this shoe is amazing and I would recommend it for powerful guards and wings .They are really similar to the hardens that I have played in but I might choose the ae over them.Ineedmoretimetryingthem
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8.8
May 12, 2024
Overall the Adidas AE1 is a top performer and I find out performs most shoes that I’ve tried (Harden 7, Ja 1, etc). The durability of the shoe after a playing a few tournaments was excellent, however I did notice some scuffing on the rubber sidewalls of the shoe, You can’t see the scuffs from far but are noticeable when you have the shoe in hand. Traction on them is one of the best I’ve tried, but if you play on dusty courts the space in between the ridges gets really dusty. Overall great shoe.
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9.0
May 9, 2024
traction is top tier and bites very hard (dust doesn’t effect it either). cushion is very comfy but only missed 10 because impact protection could be better but you sacrifice that for court feel. X plate feels similar to gt cut 3 but with more torsion support. tpu side walls are very supportive, amazing, but missed on 10 on materials because there so heavy combined with the amount of rubber on shoe. prolonged play can make your feet feel really hot for lack of ventilation. overall top tier shoe!
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9.6
October 26, 2024
This shoe was beautiful from the day it released. Since I haven’t had really good experiences with adidas since the harden vol 7, i thought the colorways were the only good thing about it. But i was definitely wrong. This shoe from the traction to cushion to the material were amazing. It is also wide-foot friendly and It fits likes a glove so I would say go true to size. One of my favorite players right now and i hope to see more good adidas shoes like this one. One negative really is the laces.
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8.8
January 10, 2024
The AE1 is a BEAST!! The shoe is phenomenal, if you consider a budget shoe this is the BEST.
The traction on clean court is very good, not top tier, on dust just pick up a little bit and not so durable.
The cushining is my favorite part bou this shoe is FREAKING PHENOMENAL, nice compresion, has a nice shock absorvation & low to the ground.
Material is durable and comfortable but a little hard to clean.
The Lockdown is AWESOME, i love.
If AE1 has an all black color it would be incredible.
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Traction of the Adidas AE 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #61 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #35 of 334)
10 - Amazing
17
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
January 15, 2024
The traction is outstanding. You stop on a dime and instantaneously. It performs exceptionally on dusty courts, too.
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10.0
March 22, 2024
The traction has minimal dust pickup and impressive performance. The pattern grips insanely well.
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9.0
December 28, 2023
The traction performs on all surfaces as long as you occasionally wipe off the dust.
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9.0
January 15, 2024
I enjoy the traction performance. I didn't have any problems.
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9.0
January 2, 2024
I love the traction. It's a top-tier performer.
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8.0
December 28, 2023
The traction performance is decent. It stops well but loses its magic on dusty courts.
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9.0
January 11, 2024
The traction performance is great, but it takes time to warm up.
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9.0
February 18, 2024
The traction is grippy on clean indoor courts. The only downside is the dust pickup.
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10.0
May 1, 2024
The groove thickness, outsole pattern, and rubber rigidity provide perfect traction performance.
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8.0
December 28, 2023
The outsole is the most well-engineered part of the shoe. It does well on all surfaces, but it's better for stronger players because of the weight.
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10.0
January 11, 2024
The traction on this shoe is phenomenal. It performs on clean and dusty courts.
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Cushion of the Adidas AE 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #63 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 9.5 (ranks #29 of 334)
10 - Amazing
15
9 - Great
17
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
January 15, 2024
The shank provides a springy feeling on propulsion. I enjoyed the cushioning setup. It feels fantastic, even better than the Harden 7.
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9.0
March 22, 2024
The cushioning feels amazing. It's one of the best setups available. I felt incredibly comfortable during play. Impact protection could be better for bigger players.
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9.5
December 28, 2023
I enjoy the plush cushioning setup. The Boost is under the heel, and the forefoot is Lightstrike. It covers all my needs, and I consider it the best setup on the market.
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10.0
January 15, 2024
The cushioning stands out immediately. This is one of the best setups available. It has impact protection and responsiveness.
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9.0
January 2, 2024
The cushioning is one of my favourite features. It feels incredible on my feet. It has responsiveness and impact protection.
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9.0
December 28, 2023
The step-in comfort feels incredible, and the performance is pretty good. It's responsive with a subtle bounce.
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9.0
January 11, 2024
The cushioning is comfortable and stable. It's springy and responsive. I especially like how the shoe handles impact protection.
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8.0
February 18, 2024
The Jetboost and Lightstrike feel better than the standard Boost. It's a solid improvement in cushioning for an Adidas shoe.
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9.0
May 1, 2024
The impact protection feels solid in the heel and forefoot. The midsole feels comfortable during explosive movements.
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9.0
December 28, 2023
The shoe is bottom-heavy because of the thick Boost and the substantial shanks. The energy return is even between shock absorption and bounciness.
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8.0
January 11, 2024
The forefoot feels low to the ground. There's not much compression. This setup caters to shifty players.
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Materials of the Adidas AE 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #193 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #101 of 334)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
21
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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8.0
January 15, 2024
The upper is hefty, but I like the quality of the textile materials. My only complaint is the shoe scuffs easily.
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8.0
March 22, 2024
The materials are supportive and feel secure. The combination of different materials feels comfortable as well.
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8.0
December 28, 2023
The textile collar doesn't offer much, but the rubber side walls perform well. The main downside is the weight of the shoe. It's on the heavy side.
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8.0
January 15, 2024
The materials feel standard, especially the textile.
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8.0
January 2, 2024
The padding feels comfortable on my feet, and the materials are dope. The only downside is the weight.
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8.0
December 28, 2023
The upper is flexible despite the TPU shell. Breathability isn't the best, but the material quality is solid.
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8.0
January 11, 2024
The material setup helps the shoe feel stable. The con is the weight, and the shoe is bottom-heavy.
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8.0
February 18, 2024
The shoe upper makes me feel secure and locked down. The ventilation feels good as well.
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8.0
May 1, 2024
The upper textile feels comfortable. I felt no rubbing or pinching. The materials are minimal but functional.
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8.0
December 28, 2023
The breathability is better than expected, especially considering the weight.
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8.0
January 11, 2024
The materials are not bad. They get the job done for the most part.
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Support of the Adidas AE 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #141 of 334)
User Support Rating: 9.2 (ranks #43 of 334)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
22
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 15, 2024
I'm good to go with the support and lockdown. Adidas has been making a lot of supportive shoes lately.
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9.0
March 22, 2024
The support is top-tier. My foot was locked down.
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9.0
December 28, 2023
The lockdown is as good as anything on the market. There's also a ton of torsional rigidity. I really enjoy the support on this shoe.
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8.0
January 15, 2024
I like how secure the heel counter keeps you.
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9.0
January 2, 2024
Heel lockdown is not an issue. Support and lockdown are phenomenal, too.
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9.0
December 28, 2023
The lockdown is impressive. There's no heel slippage, and my foot felt secure in these shoes.
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9.0
January 11, 2024
The shoe has plenty of torsional rigidity and stability because of the construction and material setup.
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9.0
February 18, 2024
Containment is not an issue because of the upper. Your heel is also well-contained, and it doesn't affect mobility.
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7.0
May 1, 2024
The heel lockdown feels great, but the outrigger isn't sturdy enough for heavy lateral cuts.
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8.5
December 28, 2023
The lockdown and heel comfort are as good as anything else out there. The heel counter provides fantastic stability.
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7.0
January 11, 2024
The support in the heel is solid. I experienced some issues sliding along the footbed with lateral movements, though.
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Fit of the Adidas AE 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #62 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 9.1 (ranks #35 of 334)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
17
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 15, 2024
The shoe fits me like a glove.
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9.0
December 28, 2023
The fit starts snug but breaks in after a few games. I enjoy how it fits around my foot and ankle.
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9.0
January 15, 2024
The design made the shoe easier to put on for me. The fit feels 1-to-1.
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9.0
December 28, 2023
The shoe length and width felt perfect. I didn't have any issues with the fit.
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8.0
January 11, 2024
I don't like the laces becoming undone so often. The fit is a tad long, but I had no issues with how it felt on foot.
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9.0
February 18, 2024
I like how the shoe fits. It feels like a 1-to-1 fit.
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9.0
May 1, 2024
There's no break-in time, and the shoe feels comfortable, especially during play.
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8.5
December 28, 2023
The fit of the AE 1 covers all different types of foot shapes.
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8.0
January 11, 2024
The fit feels slightly long but not enough for me to go down half a size.
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Durability of the Adidas AE 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.5 (ranks #150 of 334)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Adidas AE 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 21.4 (ranks #225 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 34.6 (ranks #243 of 334)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
8
Bad (0%)
10
no
January 15, 2024
The rubber is too soft, and the grooves are too thin for outdoor play.
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no
March 22, 2024
The rubber is too soft for outdoor use.
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fair
December 28, 2023
The rubber looks like it will hold up outdoors.
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no
January 15, 2024
I don't recommend taking this pair outside.
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no
January 11, 2024
This shoe is best reserved for indoor play.
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fair
February 18, 2024
The rubber feels thick enough for some outdoor play.
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fair
December 28, 2023
The rubber is durable but narrow.
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Width of the Adidas AE 1:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
2
regular
22
slightly wide
6
very wide
0
regularly wide
January 15, 2024
The width feels normal.
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slightly narrow
December 28, 2023
The shoe is a bit narrow.
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regularly wide
December 28, 2023
Going true to size is perfect with my slightly wider feet.
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regularly wide
January 11, 2024
The shoe is not as narrow as it looks.
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slightly wide
May 1, 2024
The forefoot is spacious enough for wide footers.
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regularly wide
December 28, 2023
2E feet can go true to size.
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regularly wide
January 11, 2024
I have a slightly wide forefoot, but I was alright.
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Size of the Adidas AE 1:
very small
1
slightly small
0
true to size
25
slightly long
8
very long
0
true to size
January 15, 2024
I suggest true to size for a snug fit.
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true to size
March 22, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
December 28, 2023
I went with my standard true-to-size.
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true to size
January 15, 2024
Go true to size.
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true to size
December 28, 2023
I recommend sticking true to size.
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true to size
January 11, 2024
Going true to size will work.
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½ size large
February 18, 2024
I went half a size down.
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½ size large
May 1, 2024
You can confidently go down half a size.
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true to size
December 28, 2023
Narrow feet can go down half a size for weight reduction. Medium feet can go true to size for a roomy fit or down half a size for a performance fit.
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true to size
January 11, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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