Our verdict

The adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags managed to leave us open-mouthed after our wear and lab tests. Its solid upper offered us wonderful containment and durability, so it was ready for our most aggressive plays. Its firm underfoot feel and cushioning also contributed to this, as we never lost our balance. But the best part is that its amazing traction and low profile kept us close to court and in control no matter what. Even though all this run like the perfect match for quick guards, thanks to our scale we found out this Adidas hooper is pretty heavy, which might not be faster players' cup of tea.

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  • Incredibly supportive
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  • Wonderful traction

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  • Break-in period
  • Heavy

Audience verdict

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  • You want something super supportive and with unobstructed ground feel to go for precise and controlled moves.
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Who should NOT buy

The solid and supportive structure of the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags is not the easiest on foot, as it comes with a substantial break-in period. Its upper materials don't really give in... at all. Just in case that wasn't enough, it also features firm cushioning, an underfoot X plate, and a thick shank. So yeah, this Adidas pair doesn't feel like a cloud! If that's what you're looking for, the adidas extaball sizing pants outfit pattern free might be a great alternative. It features a soft and bouncy midsole, and its supportive materials don't really require a bad break-in period. In our experience, it was just some warm-up!

This pair also feels quite heavy. Which is a shame, actually, as it has the perfect design for quicker players. If you're looking for a nimble hooper, here you have the basketball shoes we've reviewed that have made it into the lightweight category.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

At 29.1 mm, this Adidas heel stack is just average. During our wear tests, it didn't feel like a high shoe that would separate us from the court. In fact, it was quite the opposite! Its lower sole offered us some extra ground feel for quicker and more aggressive moves.

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 29.1 mm
Average 29.2 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

The toe area follows the same idea. Our calliper returned 19.5 mm when we measured it, which is slightly lower than average. We found this set-up pretty convenient for quick guards who like to dribble their way into the paint, as we felt in control of our moves and pretty stable overall.

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Forefoot stack

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 19.5 mm
Average 21.7 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

As both the heel and the forefoot stack heights are quite low to the ground, the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags doesn't have a high drop. Once we had done our math, we realised it's just 7.5 mm, which is actually quite low. This means the rearfoot won't feel super high, but rather on a closer level to the toes.

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Drop

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 9.6 mm
Average 7.6 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
4.0 mm
Drop
13.7 mm

Midsole softness

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

This Adidas features 2 types of cushioning: a Lightstrike carrier foam and Lightboost at the heel and forefoot. Measuring the latter, our durometer returned 31.0 HA, which is firmer than average. Our experience during the wear tests totally matches this result, as we can't say this hooper feels soft underfoot.

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 31.0 HA
Average 24.8 HA
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Compared to 66 basketball shoes
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11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

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

As we were saying, the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags feels quite firm. Following our experience playing basketball whilst wearing it, we realised it focused more on ground feel and stability. Consequently, we didn't really feel much bounce or plushness from it.

The carrier Lightstrike midsole scored 36 HA on our durometer, which once again is harder than average. Just don't expect a couple of clouds underfoot!

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 36.0 HA
Average 27.8 HA
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Insole thickness

This Adidas pair features a thin and standard insole. We don't have much to say about it, it's just 4.2 mm thick and pretty simple.

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Insole thickness

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 4.2 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags is true to size (61 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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During our wear tests, we felt the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags pressed our toes... quite a lot, to be honest.

To know more about this, we created a gel mould of its toebox. First, we measured its width on the widest part of the toebox, where our calliper returned 99.3 mm. This result is way wider than average, which is great black, as we had a problem with the very tip of the shoe; yet the rest felt great!

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 99.3 mm
Average 92.9 mm
Compared to 21 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
88.9 mm
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99.3 mm

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When we measured the width of the toebox at the big toe, our calliper returned 67.6 mm. This score is lower than average, which means there's no space for your toes to happily wiggle around.

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We believe our standard-width feet wouldn't have had any problems with this if it wasn't for the tight rubberized overlayer right on the toes. In our experience, this area needs a good break-in, as it was pretty constrictive during our first uses.

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 67.6 mm
Average 69.3 mm
Compared to 21 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
64.2 mm
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72.6 mm

Toebox height

According to our calliper and experience, this Adidas pair sits pretty low on the toes. Its 23.1 mm plus the rubberized toeguard we've just mentioned make it pretty tight, so it might not be the best choice for hoopers who like that extra space on the toe area.

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Toebox height

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 23.1 mm
Average 23.4 mm
Compared to 21 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
21.1 mm
Toebox height
26.8 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

The lateral stability of the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags is pretty neat. Despite being the low-top version, our feet felt supported and the containment was great overall. Its solid materials offered us some extra confidence to give our all on the court, as we never felt we were losing control even if we jumped for a rebound in traffic or were hit mid-air on a fast break layup.

Torsional rigidity

The wonderful lateral stability of this Adidas pair also comes thanks to its solid upper. It's made using rubberized materials that offer wonderful containment and torsional rigidity. As you can see in the video below, there was no way on Earth for us to be able to twist this shoe, so we gave it a perfect 5/5 on our torsional rigidity test.

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 5
Average 4.4
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel also felt like a wall. Even though we tried really hard to push it with our thumbs, it just wouldn't give in! This is because it features an external and internal counter that offered great support to our rearfoot, so we didn't really experience any kind of heel slippage.

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
1
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5

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The 115.3 mm base of this Adidas hooper at the forefoot offered safe and stable landings even after unsteady jumpshots. Even though it's an average score, it felt just right to us, so we played confidently in every single game.

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 115.3 mm
Average 115.0 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
106.2 mm
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124.5 mm

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The heel felt more roomy, but with the stiffness and double counter, we never felt like it was too much. Our calliper returned 94.1 mm, which means there was plenty of space for our feet to land comfortably after every jump. Even though our advice is to always try and land with your forefoot, sometimes the heel just touches the court first!

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 94.1 mm
Average 90.3 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
80.0 mm
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105.1 mm

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This Adidas offers great support in general, but this comes with a price: stiffness. It scored 46.6N on our flex test, which is higher than average. This doesn't only mean it features more rigid materials, but also that it needs some break-in. In fact, we had to play in it more than a couple of times to make it bend alongside our feet comfortably.

But that's not all, as the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags also features a strong and thick bottom shank that offers wonderful underfoot support. This piece contributes to the overall stiff feel of the shoe, too.

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 46.6N
Average 38.6N
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Compared to 66 basketball shoes
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17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

When we played ball with this pair we felt safe and sound, yet not very fast. Even though its low profile and solid design is great for quick players, we do believe there's a breaking point here: the weight.

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Weight

When we took the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags to our lab, our scale marked 15.77 oz/447g, which is significantly higher than average. Thanks to our experience, we can also say this shoe feels kind of clunky on foot. So, if you're looking for something quick, this ain't it!

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 15.77 oz (447g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

We could see the light shine easily through this shoe's upper, as it's designed using a porous mesh covered by a rubberized material with hive-like ventilation holes.

Even though this promised great breathability, we don't jump into conclusions until we perform our smoke test. To our surprise, and as you can see in the video below, the tongue was the one that let the air out!

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This design promised great airflow, which is the main reason why it's so important to perform more than one lab test regarding breathability. Playtests are also just as crucial, as we get a lot of information from personal experience alone!

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 3
Average 2.5
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
1
Breathability
5

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Toebox durability

Luckily for the Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags, our Dremel had to face a protective layer before it could get to the black (and flimsier) upper material. At 5K RPM and with 2N of force, it couldn't get past this armour, but it obliterated it all. Mixing both these facts, we decided to give this hooper a 4/5 on our toebox durability test.

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 57 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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Even though it didn't have any protective layers, the heel left us open-mouthed after our Dremel test. We didn't change any parameters to perform it, so the material also had to face the tool at 5K RPM and with 2N of force. After such a great performance, we decided to give it a solid 4/5 on our heel padding durability test.

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 54 basketball shoes
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1
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5

Outsole hardness

To measure the outsole hardness, we put the shoe upside-down and pressed our durometer against it. It returned 81.6 HC, which is an average score. Consequently, this Adidas should offer a healthy mix of durability and traction.

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Outsole hardness

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 81.6 HC
Average 81.9 HC
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Compared to 66 basketball shoes
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61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole durability

Confirming our previous hypothesis, this hooper showed great durability on our Dremel test. This time at 10K RPM but with the same 2N of force, the tool only managed to leave a 0.8 mm dent on the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags's outsole. We were really happy with it, as it meant this hooper can deal with abrasive courts. Even though it might not last forever, this means you can try it to play streetball!

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 0.8 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 45 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

After verifying how durable this shoe's rubber outsole is, we understood why the brand didn't go for a thicker piece. At 4.3 mm, our calliper marked the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags's outsole is just average. Even though it was clearly not enough, we believe it's a good move to reduce the overall weight of this hooper.

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Outsole thickness

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 4.3 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
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2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

This Adidas pair features a traditional herringbone pattern with a spily structure throughout the whole outsole. As you can see, there are also many flex grooves that show a red (in this colorway) piece in the shape of an X.

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So... remember we were saying this pair felt really stiff on foot? Well, that crimson cross is just another reason why! This X plate definitely needs some break-in too, which is the price to pay for all the underfoot support it provides.

In any case, regarding traction, the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags felt superb. We really enjoyed it, as it bit the floor even if it was an outdoor court and/or dusty. We always wipe the outsoles of our hoopers anyway, though... just a baller's old habit. But with this pair we didn't actually need to, as its grip didn't lose power.

Price

After thoroughly analysing this shoe, we can say the adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags comes full of positive features for a quite low cost. It's pretty close to budget models, but just in terms of price, as it definitely does not feel like one. Just because of its incredibly durable structure, we do believe this Adidas pair is absolutely worth a try.

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Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags $110
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
£70
Price
£200

Reflective elements

Even though we're not talking about a premium-priced hooper, it does feature a premium detail that usually comes with more expensive shoes. Just look at the video below to guess what we're talking about. What a nice and shiny touch!

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Yes

Tongue padding

At only 5.5 mm, this tank of a shoe has a pretty thin tongue. Once again, we believe this is a good decision from the brand in order to reduce the overall weight; and even though it wasn't enough to make this pair fit into the lightweight category, we didn't have to deal with any lace bite or uncomfortable friction. So... not bad, Adidas!

Adidas adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Tongue padding

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags 5.5 mm
Average 9.4 mm
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
adidas continental 80 cream sneaker women shoes
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

Heel tab

Apart from the new open lacing system, this hooper also features a finger loop at the heel that helped us a lot to put it on and off. So it was easier for us to deal with its stiff and solid structure!

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Test results
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Removable insole

As we've mentioned before, this Adidas has a simple and standard insole. But the good thing is that it's removable, so in case you need some extra support, you can always change it.

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Just bear in mind that this hooper's fit is not the most spacious and it also has a tight structure! It just won't give it. Consequently, if you opt for a super plush orthotic, it might feel too cramped.

Test results
adidas drop bottom duffel backpack bags Yes