Mason James
I as of late tried the Adidas Men's Pro Bounce 2018 basketball
shoes and I'm eager to share my experience with you. The shoe looks and feels
bigger than the normal volleyball and even some basketball shoes with the
additional material on the heel and side. These are very responsive lightweight
for a player and protect your ankles very well with no break-in time needed.
The fitting, footing, lock-down, backing, and responsiveness are for the most
part incredible. I truly like the camo design on the sole as it stands out well
from the remainder of the plan. The inside feels like I'm wearing a firm pad
with an adaptable cross-section design on the top. It permits the foot to twist
and bend every which way easily.
The lone firm piece of the inside is the outer edge
where the three stripes are adjusted. This design is incredible for helping
quick change of direction and lateral stability, however, makes it stiff for
individuals with wide feet like me. I actually bought a 10.5 size which is my
normal foot size however needed to trade it for a size 11 as the external edge
was squeezing a lot against the side of my foot. The size 11 is much better but
I still feel it scouring against the side of my foot a little and it came at
the expense of additional toe space in the front of the shoe. The side of the
shoe is a bit arduous for me and I wish it had more elasticity as I have wide
feet, yet this keeps the side of the foot from moving past the underside of the
shoe during peak lateral movements.
The material around the lower leg is very soft, thick,
and comfortable. It doesn't rub against the Achilles ligament and gives
abundant space to the lower leg to move freely. There is decent traction for
multi-directional movement. The sole is substantive to alter course rapidly but
without the feet get stuck on it. The heel and side of the shoe broaden farther
than the normal ball and volleyball shoe which makes it look bigger than it
really is and gives additional solidness. I'm able to lose the shoe up enough
to make it comfier without compromising support or stability. There are
plentiful padding and heel support which is effective for absorbing shocks from
jump-landings and stop and go movements.
I wish there was somewhat more spring in the sole. I
really felt springier with the Adidas explosive bounce shoes. This is
particularly evident during an approach jump wherein the penultimate step the
feet are required to move off the floor. I find the sole much wide and long
especially at the heel that my foot doesn't move off the floor as fast and
effectively despite there is general contouring in the soles. If you are
flat-fitted, just be mindful of the little arch support. Still, I feel no ache
or pain around my toes and heels even after a ton of hopping and running. I
wish that the sole was somewhat firmer so I could feel the floor when I move.
The shoe laces didn't last, however. Within just two
months, I had to change the laces with a fresh order. Modest shoelaces. The
insoles didn't hold up too. I needed to change the insoles after a month of
wearing them.
My general assessment is that the 2018 Adidas Pro bob shoe is a lovely strong athletic shoe for the given price. It's all about your personal preference and what you look for from a shoe at the end of the day. If you are looking for stability, comfort, and shock absorption, then this is the perfect shoe for you, especially if you have joint injury proneness. However, if you need that additional spring to feel the floor and tighter fit then this shoe may not be for you.
(Author is a sport enthusiast and blogger)
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