I actually own a pair of D Rose 773 III’s and I was pretty excited when finding out if the fourth shoe is good. But yeah, welcome to my D Rose 773 IV review! 😀
I’ll cover the shoe’s tech, on-court performance, comfort, materials and decide if it’s worth the price. Let’s begin the D Rose 773 IV review!
MAIN SPECS
Shoes: adidas D Rose 773 IV
Weight: 409 g. / 14.42 oz
Type: Mid Top Sneaker
Retail Price: 110$
Technologies: BOUNCE, NON-MARKING Outsole
Fit: True to Size
My Rating: 8.5/10
Best Places to Buy: Amazon
THE TECH
BOUNCE – The shoe’s cushioning system, which is apparently used more and more. And for the better, this is a great budget cushion setup.
NON-MARKING Outsole – Do I really have to tell you what this does?
Definitely not a premium, tech-heavy shoe, but for that price, it just about makes sense.
If you still have no idea what all those tech names mean, go HERE.
PERFORMANCE
FIT/COMFORT
For a straight-up basic shoe like this, it definitely feels nice, even though it’s nothing awesome or super pleasant. The fit is snug and feels properly with no slippage, lockdown or stability issues.
There’s some padding inside, which is a welcome addition. You could probably play long matches in these since they’re reasonably breathable and the cushion is nice and bouncy.
CUSHION
Like I said, BOUNCE is a fantastic budget cushion setup and it feels just like that here. Not as awesome as on the D Lillard 2.0, but still pretty bouncy, good impact protection and it’s decently balanced between court feel and softness.
Quick, low-profile guards wouldn’t really like these, but those who want some boune and softness in their shoes, this is a good entry model.
TRACTION
Once again, no complaints, it grips the floor well. You will need to wipe quite often because of the dense pattern. I didn’t slip or slide and they cope with dusty courts pretty well.
The rubber compound seems pretty weak, so I definitely wouldn’t recommend this for an outdoor player. It would grip well, but it would barely last.
SUPPORT
This is the shoe’s strongest aspect in my opinion. The fit is nicely tight and proper, there’s an internal heel counter and cushion is stable. In result, they are supportive, not too restrictive and safe to do pretty much anything on the court.
For those who like mid tops, this is a top-notch example of how the shoe should feel in terms of support.
MATERIALS
The upper is mostly synthetic leaher and mesh on the sides and the tongue. A pretty basic setup that’s seen on some other adidas’s budget shoes.
Nothing to complain – they’re pretty durable, comfortable and somewhat breathable. If the traction pattern would’ve been more durable, they would have been a pretty good outdoor model.
PRICE VS. QUALITY
The D Rose 773 IV retail at $110 at adidas and Eastbay. Amazon’s prices vary depending on the color and size, but you could find a pretty good deal there.
Well, there isn’t much tech to offer, the materials are pretty basic, but performance is solid. There are better options for the same price, but definitely not a lot. I could now say that adidas’s strong point is budget shoes. I give this one a TIE between price and quality.
FINAL VERDICT
The shoe doesn’t offer anything new, special or revolutionary. It’s an affordable D Rose model that I think a lot of people would find enjoyable to play in.
They’re comfortable and fit true to size, cushioning is very solid, traction is fine indoors, support is great and while there’s nothing awesome about the materials, there’s nothing wrong either.
I would actually recommend these to a versatile guard/small forward looking for a solid mid top for cheap. HOWEVER, there’s a shoe that beats this one in most aspects and costs LESS.
PROS
+ Solid and well balanced cushioning
+ Good indoor traction
+ Great support without too much restrictions
CONS
– Traction won’t last outdoors
– The upper will need some break-in time
BEST PLACE TO BUY THE SHOE
I currently see the best deals on Amazon. I always order from them and let me explain you why:
Benefits of Buying from Amazon
- Extremely fast shipping (1-3 days)
- Free shipping most of the time
- You can return the shoes to get your money back
- Very fast & easy buying process
- Lots of sales and discounts
Buy on AMAZON
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
ADIDAS D LILLARD 2.0
It’s the one and only adidas D Lillard 2.0. You just can’t go wrong with their all-around performance.
The D Lillard 2 has BOUNCE cushion, StableFrame, TORSION SYSTEM and a NON-MARKING outsole. All that for $105. Crazy.
Head to the review and find out if it’s for you.
Alright, that’s a wrap for this review! I hope found it helpful and I hope I helped you make up your mind.
I’m super curious to find out what you think about the D Rose 773 IV. Will you be picking it up or you’ll look into the D Lillard 2.0?
Steven
Hi, what sport are these for? I last purchased my shoes online from the adidas store. I wanted to get a new pair now because the white gets dirty fast. I have the Sambas which are amazing comfort but to be honest they weren’t good for sport because they caused to many blisters. But for casual comfort like walking and running they are efffin amazing. I need a new shoe sport specific for basketball on the outdoor courts.
Thanks.
Julius Kralikas
These are for basketball lol :D.
My reviews are dedicated to basketball shoes and if you’re looking for something good outdoors, check this out: Best Shoes for Outdoors
Tony
I think I prefer the recommended alternative. The high-ankle ‘basketball’ style type are not for me.
Julius Kralikas
Yeah, it’s a personal preference. I personally prefer low tops more as well since they take away all the restrictions you might have with a mid top or a high top.
Jaime
I am not a huge basketball player, but I do play casually. This list of comparisons between shoes, really helps someone like me who just needs a pair of shoes to play basketball in once or twice a week. I really like how you compare the expensive shoes to the less expensive ones as a reference for people who maybe need to spend a little less money.