Analysis
Performance profile
| Cushioning Feel | 78 / 100 · Very Good |
|---|---|
| Court Feel | 82 / 100 · Very Good |
| Bounce | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Stability | 74 / 100 · Good |
| Traction | 60 / 100 · Solid |
| Fit | 82 / 100 · Very Good |
Cushioning Feel
78Court Feel
82Bounce
68Stability
74Traction
60Fit
82Is it for you?
If you like a sub-$100 shoe that plays well above its price, and can live with limited support for explosive, physical players, then this shoe is for you.
Forefoot midsole tech
Full-length Bounce foam
Heel midsole tech
Full-length Bounce foam
Outsole tech
Rubber with multi-directional traction
Upper tech
Mesh + Fuse overlays
Cushioning feel
balanced and responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate-good
Stability
good
Traction
good, needs wiping in dust
Fit
true to size, snug
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Context
Story & provenance
100 Dollar Foam For The Masses
The adidas Mad Bounce 2018 released as a 100 dollar team-shoe option that punched above its price tag. Full-length Bounce cushioning gave the shoe a lively underfoot feel comparable to more expensive adidas models, and the multi-directional outsole pattern provided strong traction on clean courts. Reviewers from Live for BBALL and WearTesters compared the Mad Bounce favorably to the Harden B/E and similarly priced budget signatures, noting that the cushioning was a clear standout for the price. The mesh-and-Fuse upper kept the build simple but functional. The Mad Bounce 2018 became a popular pick among hoopers shopping in the sub-130 dollar range and remained a quiet recommendation among value-focused shoe reviewers for years after release.
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