So I found the regular Crazy Explosive reaaaaaally good. It was an awesome shoe with awesome BOOST cushion. But now, we have the low top version. Low top fans, this could really be the next big thing for you. So after playing in them for a few weeks, here’s my adidas Crazy Explosive Low review.
I’ll talk about the shoe’s tech specs, fit, performance, materials and decide it it’s worth the price. Let’s start the adidas Crazy Explosive Low review!
So before I move in to the review, I’ll say that the overall feel and performance of the shoe hasn’t changed. It’s pretty much the same shoe with a low cut. If you want to know how they perform in great detail, head over to my Crazy Explosive Primeknit review.
SPEC SHEET
WEIGHT: 397 g. / 14.01 oz
TYPE: LOW TOP
RETAIL PRICE: $120
TECH: BOOST
FIT: TRUE TO SIZE
COLORWAYS: 3+
MY RATING: 9.5/10
BUY ON: FINISH LINE
THE TECH
BOOST
The exact same cushion setup – full-length BOOST and it’s AWESOME. Bounce, impact protection, stability, comfort, everything.
FIT
TRUE TO SIZE, AMAZING
These have an identical fit to the Mid version, it’s just that people who tend to play in low tops will love these even more. They’re a bit lighter and there’s nothing on your ankle.
Besides that, you get the same amazing feel that’s soft, breathable, mobile and contained.
PERFORMANCE
PRETTY MUCH THE SAME THING
It’s no use for me to repeat everything I’ve said in the Mid review. It has the same standards and tech specs, and performed the same for me, except that it was a low top. Which did feel a bit more mobile but, again, that depends if you like lows or not.
The same awesome traction, BEASTLY cushion, killer support, lockdown.
UPPER
COME IN TWO VARIANTS
The low tops also come in two uppers – some kind of soft mesh/synthetic type of material and Primeknit.
I played in the non-Primeknit one and it was just as good. The same killer comfort, the freedom, breathability. You don’t need to break these in at all. I wouldn’t take these outdoors because of the weak rubber compound and this soft material but this is perfect for an indoor shoe.
The only difference you’d get from the Primeknit version is I guess they would be a bit lighter, softer and even less bothering to your foot. But I’m only talking about a minor difference here.
PRICE VS. QUALITY
QUALITY WINS
There’s much to say about these. A killer all-in-one low top package that will get the job done. Adidas has been doing awesome lately by providing cheap models that perform really well.
$120 for these is a steal. Get them and forget it.
FINAL VERDICT
BEST FOR ANY GUARD WHO LIKES LOWS
The Crazy Explosive Mid performance in a low top form factor.
+ COMFORT IS LIKE NO OTHER SHOE
+ SUPER SOFT AND BOUNCY, YET STABLE CUSHION
+ SOLID SUPPORT & LOCKDOWN WITH LOTS OF MOBILITY
– TRACTION AND THE UPPER IS WEAK FOR OUTDOOR PLAY
WHERE DO I GET IT?
AMAZON
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WHY YOU SHOULD BY ON FINISH LINE
- Free shipping
- Great shipping speeds (ranging from 1 to 6 days)
- You can return the shoes to get your money back
- Very fast & easy buying process
- User reviews are often very detailed & helpful
- All the latest releases are here first most of the time
GET IT ON FINISH LINE
Okay, that’s it for the review! I hope you found it useful!
I like to hear your thoughts on this. Will you be picking it up? Have a question?
Mark G
I appreciate the consistency of your website from performance reviews to what you feel the best from the brand has to offer at particular times. Great site with great reviews keep it up!
Julius Kralikas
Thanks man! I will definitely keep it up!
ZJ
Great review as usual man. Very descriptive. One question though. Im interested in these shoes, but I’m worried about the traction’s durability if used INDOORS only. Do you think they would last a while of used indoors? Thank you.
Julius Kralikas
I really think they will last a long while indoors. There aren’t a lot of shoes that don’t last long indoors and this pattern looks and feels durable for indoor-only play.
jason
Non-pk vs pk in terms of durability?
What do you mean when you said less bothering?
Julius Kralikas
Both uppers are really soft, thin and don’t have anything to back them up or reinforce them. I can’t specifically name which one’s less durable since durability isn’t a strong point in either of them.
I do still think the regular version would last a tad bit longer but that’s just my guess.
By less bothering I mean you would simply feel the upper less on your foot. Think of a comfortable sock. The Primeknit upper would provide that feeling better. The less presence of a shoe you feel on foot, the better since you can forget about it and just play.