Adidas Dame 4
Released 10/2017, Low Top, Damian Lillard,
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
11 reviews
8.4
USER RATING
5 ratings
Provides responsive cushioning, good traction and great lockdown.
Best Suitable For:
Works best for quick guards looking for a low-to-the-ground, responsive and light basketball shoe.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $114.99
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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 Dame 4 |  Nike Cosmic Unity |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Nike Lebron 21 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 8.8(0.0) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.8(0.0) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.9(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 8.4 | 8.7(0.3) | 9.5(1.1) | 9.3(0.9) | 9.4(1.0) | 9.2(0.8) | |
| Best Price | $114.99 | $160 | $225 | $74.97 $170 | $149 | $111.97 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 350g - 370g | 400g - 410g | 360g - 370g | 410g - 430g | NA | NA |
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Adidas Dame 4 Review
Pros:
Affordable price
Great court feel
Cons:
Traction takes time to break in
Performance of the Adidas Dame 4:
The Adidas Dame 4, Damian Lillard's latest signature sneaker, gets a lot of love from shoe critics. The cushioning is optimized for lighter guards and provides great court feel while still offering a decent amount of impact protection. The traction takes a little while to break in, but then it works really well - especially on clean courts. The fit of the Dame 4 is very snug and provides great lockdown and support, especially considering the extremely low silhouette of the shoe. If you are a quick guard and you are looking for a low-to-the-ground, responsive and light basketball shoe at an affordable price, then the Adidas Dame 4 is the perfect shoe for you!
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Dame 4:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #57 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Dame line continues to be the best signature you can get for your money. Bang for your buck like no other.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This is a really good performance basketball shoe - probably one of the best basketball shoes of 2017! Especially at the low list price of $115.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I was having so much fun in this kick I didn’t want to stop. If there was a category for “fun to play in” I would rate the Dame 4 Hall of Fame!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
With good cushioning, good fit, and good materials, the Dame 4 is good at everything. As an overall package, this is one of the most complete and fun shoes to play in that you will ever find.
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9.0
December 29, 2017
Decent cushion, good fit, good materials — the shoe is good for everything on the court and gives you a great overall package.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
I loved playing in these. Perfect for guards who want to be low to the ground and are looking for a very responsive shoe.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
The Dame 4 is the perfect shoe for quick guards and offers amazing performance at a very affordable price.
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8.6
January 1, 2017
I really really really enjoy playing in this shoe but only on clean or slightly dusty floors. But the fact that I would even consider playing in these despite the meh traction speaks volumes about how fun this shoe is overall.
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8.6
December 27, 2017
The Dame 4 is an underrated shoe that works very well for quick guards.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
This is probably the best performing shoe to hoop in right now! This shoe is really smooth and I come back to it all the time.
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8.5
December 27, 2017
Traction, cushion, fit were all great, and the support system is all I need. This is one of the best-value sneakers I have ever worn!
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User Reviews of the Adidas Dame 4:
User Rating: 8.4 (ranks #229 of 330)
10 - Amazing
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7 - Average
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9.1
June 20, 2022
Best shoe I’ve played in. Only the Kyrie 6 were close to match it. It’s perfect for a quick and responsive point guard. You feel very low to the ground while you have very decent impact protection. I loved it. It may take some time to break in the traction, not too long; once it goes, it’s an amazing performer.
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5.8
July 10, 2022
Was not a top tier performer to be fair and I honestly didn't like playing in it.Also the fit was the worst one I have experienced yet.The only positive think is the cushion.
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8.8
October 20, 2022
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8.8
December 28, 2021
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Traction of the Adidas Dame 4:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.5 (ranks #187 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 8.4 (ranks #208 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The traction pattern worked and it worked really well.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Takes a really long time to break in. The traction is not as good as the Dame 2 or 3, but still really solid.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
As weird as this outsole may look, the performance is insane.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Dame 4 doesn’t feel aggressive in stops, but it never slipped out or slid while playing, which makes me a happy player.
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9.0
December 29, 2017
This traction was as spot on as any other shoe I’ve played in this year.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The traction started off really bad but got a lot better after breaking in. Overall, the traction is solid, but you will need to wipe a lot on dusty courts.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
On clean courts, the bite of the traction pattern is amazing. On dusty courts, it still held up pretty well.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
After the break-in period, the traction isn't bad but it definitely isn’t middle top to top tier either.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
I play on one of the dustiest courts of London and this traction did a fantastic job.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is a bit inconsistent and collects dust very fast. In clean gyms, it works very well.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
These gripped the floor very well for me!
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Cushion of the Adidas Dame 4:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.2 (ranks #51 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.6 (ranks #154 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Very low to the ground, but the "Bounce" cushioning doesn't make you feel like you’re playing in a super firm cushion.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Man, do I love the cushioning in these. The perfect combination of comfort, responsiveness, court feel and impact protection.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This setup is one of the best low profile setups I have ever experienced. You can really feel the court underneath your foot.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Normally, I like a more cushioned feel but the Dame 4 felt so fast and fun that losing a little cushioning was outweighed.
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9.0
December 29, 2017
Cushion works well for those who look for a low ride and immediate responsiveness.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Full-length bounce cushioning is really nice. Probably one of the lowest basketball shoes ever with a very good court feel. Impact protection is still good, especially in the heel.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Low-to-the-ground, very responsive and decent impact protection. The "Bounce" cushioning does a great job.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Full-length Bounce is back again and I have zero complaints.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The full-length Bounce cushioning is low to the ground, soft and responsive - just what you want as a quick guard.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I really like the Bounce cushioning.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The Bounce cushioning is more on the responsive side which works well for explosive players.
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Materials of the Adidas Dame 4:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #54 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #164 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Nice mesh that allows for much better airflow than the Dame 3 did.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Soft and comfy - I really like the materials.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Anything I did the materials were right there with me. No pinching, binding, nothing — just nicely ventilated mesh.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The upper is thick but not stiff and provides a combination of flex and padding that immediately forms to your foot and feels like an extension of your foot.
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9.0
December 29, 2017
For a “budget model” to provide materials of this caliber is amazing.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Materials are super nice and comfortable. The materials actually feel very premium - especially for the affordable price,
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8.5
January 1, 2017
After the break-in period the materials feel really nice.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Materials aren’t high end in name, but feel and look premiumish.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The materials feel nice but look dirty very quickly.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The materials are soft and comfortable, durability might be a problem.
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Support of the Adidas Dame 4:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #111 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #207 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Fairly flat and stable base, outrigger, internal heel counter, midfoot torsional shank, and a wonderful 1-to-1 fit provide you with excellent support.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I had problems with the lacing system which made my foot move around a little inside the shoes. Otherwise, support is good.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
If the fit is right, then the support is outstanding.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, it isn’t restrictive, but definitely stable and supportive.
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9.0
December 29, 2017
Internal heel counter, torsional support plate and lateral outrigger produce a shoe that is just flat out stable.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I had problems with slight heel slippage. Otherwise, the materials are strong and durable and provide excellent support for such a low shoe.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Gone are the problems I had with heel slippage in the Dame 3. Overall, I had no problems at all with support.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Midfoot support is good and stability is excellent thanks to a very wide outsole and firmer, lower cushioning.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Internal heel counter, cable lacing system, and lateral outrigger provide good support. You need to tie the shoe really tightly to avoid heel slippage.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This shoe is more supportive than I expected.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The support systems are minimal but get the job done!
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Fit of the Adidas Dame 4:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #57 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #232 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The entire shoe fit me perfectly 1-to-1 and felt like they were made for me.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown is crazy. The compression collar holds you in place and the lacing system is fire.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The fit is so tight - the lacing system is almost not even needed.
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9.0
December 29, 2017
The shoe wraps around your foot seamlessly and acts like an extension of your body.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Snug as a bug.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
A very nicely fitting shoe.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
No heel slip, no lace pressure, no deadspace and no side to side movement
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The fit was perfectly fine.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Initially, it was hard to put this shoe on, but now my feet are slipping right in.
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Durability of the Adidas Dame 4:
User Durability Rating: 8.3 (ranks #199 of 330)
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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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Outdoor of the Adidas Dame 4:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #312 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 16.7 (ranks #276 of 330)
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January 1, 2017
Would I play in the Dame 4 outdoors? Probably not. I don’t think the pattern would last very long and the rubber is on the softer side.
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no
January 1, 2017
The rubber is soft, so my guess is don’t do it.
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no
December 29, 2017
The rubber is soft, outdoor hoopers might want to reconsider.
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no
January 1, 2017
Outdoor use is not recommended. Traction pattern is shallow, and rubber is on the softer side.
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no
December 27, 2017
I don't recommend these to play outdoors.
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December 27, 2017
I don't think these materials will last long outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas Dame 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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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Those with wide feet may want to go true to size.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Right off the bat narrow footers I’d say go down half a size, and wide footers stay true to size.
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slightly wide
December 29, 2017
For those that prefer a very close snug fit, consider half size down.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
These run pretty narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
For wide feet, I would stick with the regular size.
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Size of the Adidas Dame 4:
very small
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slightly small
1
true to size
6
slightly long
8
very long
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I prefer to go 1/2 size down.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I recommend going down half a size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Right off the bat narrow footers I’d say go down half a size, and wide footers stay true to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
If you absolutely like your toes with no wiggle room, drop .5 down
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true to size
December 29, 2017
True to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I went half a size down, to my regular Adidas size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Go down half a size from what you are wearing in Nike's or Under Armours.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Runs slightly large.
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true to size
December 27, 2017
I got mine true to size.
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½ size large
December 27, 2017
I went down half a size.
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