Adidas Dame Certified
Released 11/2022, Low Top, Dwyane Wade,
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8.2
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
36 ratings
The Adidas Dame Certified offers reliable grip and comfortable materials at a low price.
Best Suitable For:
Budget-conscious players will enjoy the traction and versatility of the Dame Certified.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $94.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas Dame Certified |  ANTA KAI 1 Speed |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen |  Nike KD 15 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.9(0.7) | 8.5(0.3) | 8.7(0.5) | 8.7(0.5) | 9.0(0.8) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | NA | 9.4(0.6) | 9.1(0.3) | 9.0(0.2) | 9.2(0.4) | |
| Best Price | $94.99 | $124.99 | $78 $120 | $119.99 | $82.97 $160 | $112.97 $150 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 390g - 410g | NA | NA | 350g - 360g | 350g - 360g | 370g - 390g |
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Adidas Dame Certified Review
Pros:
Consistent traction performance
Solid construction and material setup
Cons:
The cushioning is not bouncy
Inconsistent heel lockdown
Performance of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Damian Lillard's affordable shoe hits the market with reliable, consistent traction. Make sure to wipe to keep the performance consistent.
The Bounce cushioning doesn't have much bounciness. It feels low profile and offers a decent court feel.
Reviewers agree the fit is comfortable, especially after breaking in the shoe.
Support and lockdown didn't cause many issues, but some reviewers report inconsistency in the heel lockdown.
The materials are a highlight. They aren't premium, but the comfort and performance outperform expectations.
Adidas' Dame Certified is an impressive budget-friendly shoe, particularly for players who don't need much cushioning.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #227 of 334)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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8.5
May 6, 2023
The Adidas Dame Certified is a decent basketball shoe. The traction and material setup are highlights, while the Bounce cushioning is adequate.
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8.3
December 22, 2022
The Adidas Dame Certified has no features I hated. The traction is so damn good, the cushioning is responsive, and you're low to the ground the whole time.
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8.0
January 26, 2023
The Adidas Dame Certified allows players to change directions well. It's a solid all-around shoe because of the traction but beware of the Bounce cushioning bottoming out.
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7.8
April 16, 2023
I enjoyed the Adidas Dame Certified because of the traction and materials. My only concerns are heel lockdown because of the fit and the lack of bounciness in the cushioning.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Dame Certified:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #117 of 334)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
15
8 - Good
14
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.8
January 10, 2024
A such a GOAT budget shoe!! I don´'t know what the Adidas did with this shoe but he's amazing. for only 80 dollars.
Traction is GOAT and so fucking durable.
Cushing is a little bounce and responsive, didn´t hurt my heel.
Material is AWESOME great security and comfort.
Even though not so low to the ground the stability and lockdown is amazing. I really fell security and amazing sensitivy on court.
The unique negative point is the fit, is slighty narrow so go up half size.
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8.2
April 7, 2023
Overall a good shoe for its price. Traction is top tier. Materials are good though the toe box leather doesn’t feel great. Durability is amazing I use mine outdoor all the time. Cushion is good id recommend replacing the insoles though. I went true to size actually a bit longer of a shoe. Lockdown was good but not amazing I had heel slippage even after doing a runners lace style lacing. But overall it’s an amazing shoe for its price point
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8.8
January 3, 2023
Yo this shoe is fucking amazing, for real traction is insane, it grips on outdoors, cushion is really responsive with good court feel but still have a little bit of compression, the lateral support is really good, the fit is really comfortable, the materials are kinda cheap but performance wise they make their job, you can definitely play with them outdoors, the durability should be good (not amazing tho), great shoe for any type of guards.
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9.5
January 4, 2023
Been wearing these shoes for about a month and they’re doing great, I use them on outdoors especially on extremely dusty courts and the traction is amazing it stops pretty hard, the only thing bad is that the outsole is already wearing down a bit after using it for just one month. Everything else about the shoe is great, the materials are holding up pretty well and it has a lot of support, the cushion is nice and comfortable.
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9.5
September 5, 2023
I really liked the shoe awesome traction it does pick up dust often but its easy to wipe off.
Cushion was bad they give you a full length bounce it felt really stiff. I did have a bit heel slippage but it wasnt a big problem. Haven’t played outside but i think the rubber is very durable. Overall an excellent shoe.
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Traction of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #127 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #50 of 334)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
13
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
May 6, 2023
The traction might be the shoe's best feature. It offers multidirectional coverage indoors and outdoors.
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9.0
December 22, 2022
The traction has an amazingly grippy bite. You stop on a dime, and dust pickup is not an issue.
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9.0
January 26, 2023
The traction is stable and performs well when turning corners. I love the wavy herringbone.
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8.0
April 16, 2023
I enjoyed the traction performance. It performs on clean courts, but you should wipe the outsole on dusty courts.
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Cushion of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.5 (ranks #290 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #207 of 334)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
9
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 6, 2023
The Bounce foam feels reactive. It keeps you feeling speedy and agile.
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8.0
December 22, 2022
The cushioning setup is responsive but has a little bit of compression.
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7.0
January 26, 2023
Full-length Bounce foam makes up the cushioning. It provides decent impact protection but isn't the best for explosiveness.
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7.0
April 16, 2023
I didn't love the cushioning. The setup is low, and you have a lot of court feel. It's not bouncy at all.
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Materials of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #85 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 8.6 (ranks #118 of 334)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
8
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
May 6, 2023
The materials are another highlight of the shoe. The quality is average, but the implementation and layering are great.
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8.0
December 22, 2022
The materials are cheap, but it feels supportive. It's not as bad as expected for the price.
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8.0
January 26, 2023
There is more panelling with the materials in the Dame Certified. The eyelets are reinforced, and the shoe is decently padded too.
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9.0
April 16, 2023
My favourite part of the shoe is the material setup. The combination of mesh and synthetic materials works really well together.
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Support of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Expert Support Rating: 7.9 (ranks #276 of 334)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #213 of 334)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
13
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
9
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
8.5
May 6, 2023
Support and containment are secure. There's nothing innovative, but everything on the shoe works. The base offers stability, and the upper contains you well.
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8.0
December 22, 2022
I had zero issues with the support and stability. The forefoot is supportive, and the heel counter contained me laterally.
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8.0
January 26, 2023
The shoe provides solid, but not elite, containment.
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7.0
April 16, 2023
The panelling on the shoe provides solid support. I had no issues with lockdown and containment in the forefoot, but I needed to tie my laces tight because of the lack of heel containment.
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Fit of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.1 (ranks #213 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #231 of 334)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
13
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
2
8.0
May 6, 2023
The upper conforms to your foot, and the shoe needs no break-in time.
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8.5
December 22, 2022
The shoe fits pretty damn well. I enjoy the snug fit and length of the shoe.
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8.0
January 26, 2023
Like other Adidas shoes, the Dame Certified accommodates most foot shapes well.
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8.0
April 16, 2023
The fit feels nice after a short break-in period.
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Durability of the Adidas Dame Certified:
User Durability Rating: 8.9 (ranks #85 of 334)
10 - Amazing
13
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
11
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Adidas Dame Certified:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 87.5 (ranks #46 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 85.9 (ranks #52 of 334)
Good (100%)
26
Fair (50%)
10
Bad (0%)
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good
May 6, 2023
The Dame Certified is well-equipped for outdoor use.
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fair
December 22, 2022
Outdoor use should be alright.
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good
January 26, 2023
The rubber feels thick and durable.
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good
April 16, 2023
The traction setup will work indoors and outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas Dame Certified:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
12
regular
23
slightly wide
3
very wide
0
slightly narrow
December 22, 2022
The width is normal to slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
January 26, 2023
People with 2E feet can stick with going true to size.
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slightly narrow
April 16, 2023
The shoe feels narrow.
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Size of the Adidas Dame Certified:
very small
1
slightly small
3
true to size
22
slightly long
13
very long
1
true to size
May 6, 2023
The fit is true to size.
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true to size
December 22, 2022
I went true to size with no issues.
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true to size
January 26, 2023
Go down half a size if you have a narrow foot, and true to size for other foot shapes.
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true to size
April 16, 2023
I recommend true to size.
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