Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6

Released 7/2024, Low Top, Donovan Mitchell, 
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8.5
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
9.5
USER RATING
3 ratings
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 is a great performer. The shoe is lightweight and reliable.

Best Suitable For:

The D.O.N. Issue 6 is best for quicker players looking for a bottom-light shoe.

Price Comparison:

Available at 4 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (4)
User Ratings (3)
Traction
9.5
Cushion
8.0
Materials
8.0
Support
8.4
Fit
8.5
Outdoor
25%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 Review

Pros:
Lightweight performance
Top-tier traction
Cons:
Not very responsive
Lack of court feel

Performance of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Adidas continues its run of impressive signature models with the latest release in Donovan Mitchell's line.  The traction is one of the shoe's main highlights. It's consistent and reliable. Some reviewers consider it top-tier.  The cushioning setup has a decent amount of impact protection, and the bottom of the shoe feels light. However, the foam does not feel springy.  Adidas' materials are lightweight, durable, and comfortable. The shoe is well-padded, and the upper construction helps with containment.  Lateral security and containment are not issues, but some reviewers did report minor heel slippage.  The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 is a strong performer with impressive and reliable traction. 
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #111 of 319)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.6
July 25, 2024
I enjoyed playing in the Adidas D.O.N Issue 6. The shoe features phenomenal traction and solid impact protection. My only issue is the minor heel slippage.
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8.6
July 15, 2024
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 has top-tier traction, and I felt extremely fast during play. I love the lightweight performance the shoe provides.
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8.4
September 3, 2024
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 has excellent traction and lockdown. This is one of the best options for fast, smaller guards.
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8.3
July 15, 2024
The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 offers elite balance. The shoe is light and the traction is impressive for surefooted players. The main downside is the lack of snap and springiness.
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User Reviews of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

User Rating: 9.5 (ranks #6 of 319)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.6
August 7, 2024
User didn't add a summary.
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9.0
August 11, 2024
User didn't add a summary.
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10.0
August 22, 2024
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #16 of 319)
User Traction Rating: 9.7 (ranks #14 of 319)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
July 25, 2024
The traction performance is phenomenal, even on dustier courts.
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10.0
July 15, 2024
This traction pattern has some of the best stops on clean courts. The performance is outstanding, and it holds up well on dusty courts.
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10.0
September 3, 2024
Traction performance is top-tier. It picks up dust easily, but I had no issues after wiping it.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
The outsole doesn't hold much dust, and the grip feels surefooted.
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Cushion of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #208 of 319)
User Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #45 of 319)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
July 25, 2024
Lightstrike Pro feels nice. It caters more towards impact protection. The court feel isn't the best, though.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
The cushioning feels nice during play, but not from a regular step-in comfort perspective. I like the compression and impact protection of the foam.
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8.0
September 3, 2024
The forefoot cushioning is mediocre, but the heel cushioning is surprisingly responsive. It feels decent overall.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
There's a Lightstrike Pro pad under the forefoot. The rest of the foam is regular Lightstrike. The foam provides impact protection, but it feels dull and not bouncy.
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Materials of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #177 of 319)
User Materials Rating: 9.7 (ranks #8 of 319)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
July 25, 2024
The textile upper feels like an engineered mesh, and the tongue is adequately padded. It gets the job done.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
I like how the textile mesh and fuse feel. The design is well thought out, and the materials conformed to my feet nicely.
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7.0
September 3, 2024
I didn't experience pinching, but the upper is hard.
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9.0
July 15, 2024
Adidas did not skimp on the volume of material on the upper. It's substantial and well-padded. I also like the padding layer around the lace line.
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Support of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #162 of 319)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #58 of 319)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
July 25, 2024
The support felt a little weird. I had minor heel slippage in both shoes but had no issues with side-to-side movements.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
The support and lockdown are surprisingly good for how light the shoe is.
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9.0
September 3, 2024
The lockdown is one of the best features, but the shoe feels slightly restrictive.
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8.5
July 15, 2024
It took me half an hour to break in the ankle collar to avoid heel slippage. I like how the fit and structure of the shoe accommodate your feet for extra security.
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Fit of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #82 of 319)
User Fit Rating: 9.7 (ranks #8 of 319)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
July 25, 2024
I enjoyed the fit. It feels close to being 1-to-1.
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9.0
July 15, 2024
The shoe fits me amazingly well.
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8.0
September 3, 2024
The fit is snug and tight.
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8.0
July 15, 2024
The fit feels forgiving around the ball of your foot.
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Durability of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

User Durability Rating: 8.5 (ranks #142 of 319)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #181 of 319)
User Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #272 of 319)
Good (100%)
0
Fair (50%)
1
Bad (0%)
2
fair
July 15, 2024
Outdoor performance should be decent.
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no
July 15, 2024
The tread is too narrow for outdoor play. There isn't enough surface area for the traction to be ideal outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

very narrow
0
slightly narrow
2
regular
3
slightly wide
0
very wide
1
slightly narrow
July 15, 2024
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
September 3, 2024
If you have wider feet, go up half a size. Beware of potential heel slippage if you size up.
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regularly wide
July 15, 2024
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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Size of the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6:

very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
7
slightly long
0
very long
0
true to size
July 25, 2024
You can go true to size with a narrow, medium, or slightly wide foot.
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true to size
July 15, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
September 3, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 15, 2024
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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