Our verdict

Upon testing the adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season, we can conclude that it's a well-rounded option for both plyometric exercises and moderate weightlifting. We are happy that Adidas finally came up with a cross-trainer that doesn't feel like a running shoe, offering plenty of stability for various gym activities. If it wasn't for its bulky setup and frail upper, we believe that it could compete with the big-boy Crossfit shoes.

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  • Highly breathable
  • Super hard-wearing outsole
  • Fairly flexible
  • Good grip
  • Sustainable materials

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Audience verdict

90
Great!

Who should buy

Based on our lab findings and workout sessions, we think that the adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season will please the gymgoers who:

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Who should NOT buy

It's a pretty dang heavy trainer! Especially if you are used to the more nimble kind of shoes. In that case, we recommend the yeezy coat white background check back instead.

This Adidas gym shoe also lacks wear resistance in the upper which shortens its lifespan significantly and makes it awful for rope climbs. Our top choices for durability are the Nike Metcon 8 or the adidas cg0481 sneakers girls blue eyes instead.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

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We measured the heel at 24.5 mm, which is the average for training shoes. This is enough cushioning to keep the foot protected for plyometrics while making you feel connected to the ground.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer 24.5 mm
Average 24.8 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, the stack height also shows a pretty average result. Our caliper gives a reading of 16.8 mm.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Forefoot stack

This amount of stack height made us feel very much in control of the movements. It also created a nice buffer when jumping rope.

Test results
Dropset Trainer 16.8 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

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The brand states that the heel-to-toe drop in this Adidas shoe is 6 mm. However, according to our own measurements, it turned out to be 7.7 mm. This is a bit tall for a cross-training shoe as the typical offset hovers around 4-6 mm.

But we believe that for an average athlete, 8 mm of heel elevation is not going to cause any discomfort. On the contrary, it provides some extra cushioning and benefits the ankle when squatting with weight.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Drop
Test results
Dropset Trainer 7.7 mm
Average 6.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
blusa adidas con letras rosas letra
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

As expected from a proper cross-trainer, the Adidas Dropset comes with a nice and firm heel. This is crucial for keeping the foot planted on the floor when lifting and is also important for overall stability.

Turning to our durometer, we found that it is as firm as 32.8 HA, which is a good 21% firmer than the average!

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Midsole softness

Test results
Dropset Trainer 32.8 HA
Average 27.8 HA
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Compared to 41 training shoes
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17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.0 HA

Insole thickness

Extra underfoot padding is provided by an insole. We measured it at 4.3 mm which is a little thicker than the average.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer 4.3 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1.7 mm
Insole thickness
7.2 mm

Size and fit

Size

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season is true to size (10 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 37 training shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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We used a caliper to measure the shoe's toebox in its widest part. The tool shows 101.4 mm which is exactly the average for training shoes. We consider it a medium toebox.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer 101.4 mm
Average 100.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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90.4 mm
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108.5 mm

Toebox width - big toe

Repeating the measurement in the narrower part of the toebox (around the big toe), we made sure that the Dropset Trainer doesn't have a pointy shape. As it turns out, it does not.

At 77.1 mm, it is a little bit narrower than the average 79 mm but still within the medium-width range.

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We believe that the adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season works best for people with average-sized feet. Wide footers may want to get half a size larger because the shoe's upper material has absolutely no give.

Test results
Dropset Trainer 77.1 mm
Average 78.8 mm
Compared to 34 training shoes
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65.0 mm
Toebox width - big toe
89.4 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Stability is this Adidas shoe's forte.

With its firm heel and overall supportive build, we never felt wobbly or out-of-balance. The shoe made us feel anchored to the floor, especially for the weightlifting portion of the workout.

Torsional rigidity

You can probably tell how rigid the shoe feels in the midfoot by merely looking at its mighty TPU sidewalls.

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But as a shoe lab, we must put a number on everything. So, in our manual test of the Dropset's torsional rigidity, we rated it as 4 out of 5. It is nearly the stiffest one on our list!

This means that the shoe feels marvelously stable and side-to-side movement of the ankle is nearly zero.

Test results
Dropset Trainer 4
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

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We also found some good stiffness in the shoe's heel counter. After squeezing and pushing this area, we gave it a rating of 3 out of 5. Because it is quite rare to see heel stiffness over 3 in training shoes, the heel clutch of the Dropset Trainer is indeed among the firmest.

This is yet another contributor to the shoe's arch and ankle support as it doesn't let the foot roll inwards uncontrollably. This is especially important for gymgoers with overpronation.

Test results
Dropset Trainer 3
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1
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5

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We measured the widest part of the forefoot at 115.3 mm, which is around 6 mm wider than the average!

Having a wider landing area under the toes creates a more planted experience but can make you feel less agile. That's why we recommend this Adidas shoe for workouts that focus more on weightlifting rather than quick and shifty exercises with a lot of footwork. If that's what you do, we recommend the adidas originals adi ease sneakers black white instead.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Dropset Trainer 115.3 mm
Average 110.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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101.0 mm
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117.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

Interestingly enough, the heel is not as wide in the Dropset Trainer. Even in the widest part, it comes in at 83.3 mm which is about 4 mm narrower than the average.

We must admit, we never noticed that! Nor was there any lack of stability in the heel because of that. But if you prefer a really wide heel with side flanges for extra support, the yeezy coat white background check back (95.1 mm) is hard to beat.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Dropset Trainer 83.3 mm
Average 87.3 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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76.5 mm
Midsole width - heel
97.4 mm

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We used a gauge to measure how much force it takes to bend the Dropset Trainer to a 90-degree angle. It required 19.3N, which is 17% less than the average. This means that the shoe is more flexible than many other training shoes.

It is not the most pliable one in our lab (think 8.8N of force needed to bend the yeezy coat white background check back), but we can definitely classify it as flexible.

The shoe is quite forgiving when doing planks, lunges, and burpees, among other exercises where your foot needs to bend.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer 11.3N
Average 17.8N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 training shoes
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4.3N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
37.9N

Weight

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Weighing the shoe in a men's US size 9 showed us 13.5 oz (383g) on the scales. That's A LOT compared to the average, which often hovers around 11 oz (312g).

If you mostly focus on weightlifting and strength training, it probably won't be too big of a deal. But for cardio and sprinting, this shoe is too bulky. There is plenty of high-performance trainers out there that are much lighter on the foot including the Nike Metcon 8 and the NOBULL Outwork, among others.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Weight
Test results
Dropset Trainer 13.51 oz (383g)
Average 10.76 oz (305g)
Compared to 41 training shoes
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6.38 oz (181g)
Weight
13.83 oz (392g)

Breathability

The Dropset Trainer is a lifesaver in a hot gym!

Having tested its breathability with a smoke-pumping machine, we assessed its ventilation capacity as 5 out of 5. That's the highest score in our rating!

This was really surprising given that in our transparency test, we didn't find any visible ventilation pores.

But taking a closer look at the fabric through a microscope, we found that the weave pattern has slightly larger loops in some places.

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Because there are hundreds of these loops all throughout the fabric, the air has a way to pass through.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1
Breathability
5

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Toebox durability

Sadly, this airy knit upper didn't hold up to our durability test. Our Dremel left a see-through hole in the toebox after only four seconds of drilling.

We had to rate the shoe's toebox durability with the lowest score of 1 out of 5. Rope climbs and other potentially abrasive exercises are a big no-no for this shoe.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 30 training shoes
blusa adidas con letras rosas letra
1
Toebox durability
5

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The heel padding, on the other hand, did much better under the same Dremel test. In this part, the Dropset Trainer deserves a solid 5 out of 5.

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adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season heel padding durability comparison

Test results
Dropset Trainer 5
Average 2.5
Compared to 28 training shoes
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1
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5

Outsole hardness

The shoe's outsole also showed phenomenal results in all three of our durability tests.

First of all, it is very hard. Pressing our durometer against the rubber returned a reading of 85.3 HC, which is a bit harder than the average. We anticipate that a harder rubber like that won't be quick to wear out.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Outsole hardness
Test results
Dropset Trainer 85.3 HC
Average 83.0 HC
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Compared to 41 training shoes
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71.0 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole durability

Applying a Dremel against the shoe's outsole literally left us speechless.

Even 22 seconds of drilling couldn't damage the rubber that much!

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season outsole durability test

Measuring the chasm of the dent, it was as little as 0.4 mm! This is nothing compared to the average 1 mm of damage received by training shoes on average.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season outsole durability measurement

Test results
Dropset Trainer 0.4 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 26 training shoes
blusa adidas con letras rosas letra
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Having a thick layer of rubber also plays a part in the shoe's durability.

Our caliper shows that the outsole is 4.7 mm thick, which is almost a whole millimeter thicker than the average!

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Test results
Dropset Trainer 4.7 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
blusa adidas con letras rosas letra
2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

We have absolutely no concerns about the Dropset Trainer's outsole grip. Based on our field tests, the shoe has a solid bite on various gym floorings and can even accompany you for an outdoor workout.

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Reflective elements

As a nice bonus, the overlay around the eyelets is made of reflective material.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer Yes

Tongue padding

The shoe has a rather generously padded tongue. At 7.2 mm, it is thicker than the average by more than a millimeter.

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adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Tongue padding
Test results
Dropset Trainer 7.2 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

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We didn't experience any issues with tongue sliding as the lacing creates a pretty locked-in feel. This is probably due to the highly customizable lacing system of this trainer.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer None

Heel tab

There is no heel tab on the adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season but putting it on doesn't require a lot of effort either.

adidas sneakers for men for the summer 2018 season Heel tab
Test results
Dropset Trainer None

Removable insole

The shoe's removable insole allows you to customize the underfoot experience as you wish. Whether it's for more cushioning, less cushioning, or extra arch support, it is up to you.

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Test results
Dropset Trainer Yes

Sustainable materials

Adidas states that the Dropset Trainer is made in part with recycled content. According to the product description, 50% of the upper is made of responsibly sourced materials.