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adidas · 2018
Marquee Boost
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4.0
By dimension
Cushioning feel
5.0
Court feel
2.0
Bounce
5.0
Stability
3.5
Traction
3.5
Fit
3.0
Analysis
Performance profile
Performance scores
Cushioning Feel
91 / 100 · Excellent
Court Feel
64 / 100 · Solid
Bounce
88 / 100 · Excellent
Stability
88 / 100 · Excellent
Traction
80 / 100 · Very Good
Fit
84 / 100 · Very Good
Cushioning Feel
91Excellent
Court Feel
64Solid
Bounce
88Excellent
Stability
88Excellent
Traction
80Very Good
Fit
84Very Good
Is it for you?
If you like plush full-length Boost that needs almost no break-in, and can live with thin, tight herringbone that clogs with dust and needs constant wiping, then this shoe is for you.
plush full-length Boost that needs almost no break-in
thin, tight herringbone that clogs with dust and needs constant wiping
Forefoot midsole tech
Boost forefoot
Heel midsole tech
Boost heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with herringbone-inspired pattern
Upper tech
Textile/mesh upper with support frame and padded collar
Cushioning feel
Plush and protective
Court feel
Moderate
Bounce
Very good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Good to very good
Fit
Secure and padded
Pro reviews
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WearTesters
The Adidas Marquee Boost low-top offers balanced traction and cushioning but suffers from poor outsole groove design and overly soft rear-heel cushioning that may cause discomfort during prolonged wear
Herringbone traction pattern provides comprehensive coverage from heel to forefoot, with wider-spaced grooves on the outrigger section to reduce dust clogging
Boost cushioning in the forefoot is properly armored with a cage section and wrap, creating a court-like feel while maintaining impact protection
Main forefoot herringbone grooves are too tightly spaced, prone to dust accumulation, and require break-in time; shoes feel slick during initial wears
Excessive Boost cushioning in the heel causes discomfort during extended wear (over one hour), potentially aggravating Achilles tendinitis and heel issues
The Adidas Marquee Boost excels in comfort through top-tier Boost cushioning and carefully calibrated material composition, with minimal break-in time, making it a well-engineered basketball shoe
Boost cushioning technology delivers exceptional comfort rated 10/10, considered one of the most comfortable basketball shoes PureKicks has ever tested
Well-balanced material construction combining mesh, textiles, leather, and synthetics provides excellent breathability and support
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Marquee Boost is a reasonably priced basketball shoe ($120-130) that excels on clean indoor hard courts but struggles with traction in dusty environments, making it better suited for indoor court use
Excellent traction on clean indoor hard courts with strong stopping power and floor grip
Full-length Boost cushioning provides good heel compression without being too mushy, offering solid impact protection
Collects dust easily and loses significant traction when dust accumulates, causing slipping and requiring frequent wiping
Poor performance on dusty courts, which is disappointing for players who frequently play on such surfaces
The Adidas Marquee Boost low-top offers balanced traction and cushioning but suffers from poor outsole groove design and overly soft rear-heel cushioning that may cause discomfort during prolonged wear
Herringbone traction pattern provides comprehensive coverage from heel to forefoot, with wider-spaced grooves on the outrigger section to reduce dust clogging
Boost cushioning in the forefoot is properly armored with a cage section and wrap, creating a court-like feel while maintaining impact protection
Main forefoot herringbone grooves are too tightly spaced, prone to dust accumulation, and require break-in time; shoes feel slick during initial wears
Excessive Boost cushioning in the heel causes discomfort during extended wear (over one hour), potentially aggravating Achilles tendinitis and heel issues
The Adidas Marquee Boost excels in comfort through top-tier Boost cushioning and carefully calibrated material composition, with minimal break-in time, making it a well-engineered basketball shoe
Boost cushioning technology delivers exceptional comfort rated 10/10, considered one of the most comfortable basketball shoes PureKicks has ever tested
Well-balanced material construction combining mesh, textiles, leather, and synthetics provides excellent breathability and support
Video subtitle contains significant repetitive content, making it difficult to extract additional details
Subtitle content is truncated at the end, preventing access to complete performance review information
Marquee Boost is a reasonably priced basketball shoe ($120-130) that excels on clean indoor hard courts but struggles with traction in dusty environments, making it better suited for indoor court use
Excellent traction on clean indoor hard courts with strong stopping power and floor grip
Full-length Boost cushioning provides good heel compression without being too mushy, offering solid impact protection
Collects dust easily and loses significant traction when dust accumulates, causing slipping and requiring frequent wiping
Poor performance on dusty courts, which is disappointing for players who frequently play on such surfaces
Released in 2018, Marquee Boost arrived in adidas Basketball's attempt to bring premium full-length Boost into a more classic-looking team-performance shoe. The design intent centered on combining strong impact protection and support in a silhouette that looked more traditionally 'basketball' than some other adidas models. Notable versions or talking points included its comfortable ride and its role as a quieter alternative to the Crazy Explosive line. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for good comfort and solid support, though some wanted more aggressive bite. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.
