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adidas · 2018
Pro Bounce 2018
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4.5
By dimension
Cushioning feel
3.5
Court feel
3.0
Bounce
3.5
Stability
3.5
Traction
3.5
Fit
4.0
Analysis
Performance profile
Performance scores
Cushioning Feel
79 / 100 · Very Good
Court Feel
78 / 100 · Very Good
Bounce
75 / 100 · Very Good
Stability
88 / 100 · Excellent
Traction
88 / 100 · Excellent
Fit
88 / 100 · Excellent
Cushioning Feel
79Very Good
Court Feel
78Very Good
Bounce
75Very Good
Stability
88Excellent
Traction
88Excellent
Fit
88Excellent
Is it for you?
If you like the bite of its spiral outsole, adidas's grippiest since Harden Vol 1, and can live with a ForgeFiber upper that feels like a 90-dollar shoe, then this shoe is for you.
the bite of its spiral outsole, adidas's grippiest since Harden Vol 1
a ForgeFiber upper that feels like a 90-dollar shoe
Forefoot midsole tech
Bounce forefoot
Heel midsole tech
Bounce heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with broad wave-like coverage
Upper tech
Forged textile / mesh upper with supportive side panels
Cushioning feel
Balanced and lively
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and fairly accommodating
Pro reviews
Paraphrased highlights from sneaker reviewers — not verbatim quotes.
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Pro Bounce 2018 is a balanced and practical performance basketball shoe with reliable performance across all aspects, good value at market price of 500-600 yuan, suitable for players seeking stable on-court performance
Balanced cushioning and support, excellent heel landing feel, visible Boost midsole deformation, and solid forefoot anti-torsion design
Excellent upper wrapping, Fortyfire technology provides good fit, overall support and stability are impeccable, strong traction on various court surfaces
High-cut model has heel slippage issue despite tight lacing, with some gap at the Achilles tendon area
Conventional midsole technology lacks innovation with standard Boost plus thin Y-shaped torsion plate; upper and midsole combo feels plain like "chicken breast with salad
Pro Bounce 2018 is an Adidas team basketball shoe with excellent value. Strengths include good cushioning, containment, and stability; weaknesses include poor breathability, low durability, and heel slipping in low-tops. High-top version recommended.
Mesh upper with TPU yarn stitching provides soft comfort; full-length Boost midsole offers sufficient cushioning and resilience; TPU shank provides torsional support and rebound; widened design offers excellent ankle support and low center of gravity.
Outsole tread pattern designed from fine to wide, becoming rougher with wear, providing good durability; overall excellent value for money, especially in high-top colorways.
Thick mesh upper has poor breathability; fabric upper loosens and loses containment over time, resulting in poor durability.
Shoelace system uses hard thin lines that easily fray; low-top version prone to heel slipping; black colorway has color discrepancy with yellowish tone on upper.
Pro Bounce 2018 is a budget-friendly, high-quality performance shoe with outstanding comfort and value, hard to beat at 300 yuan price point, though lacing design and outsole durability could be improved
Excellent comfort with good court feel and cushioning, superior shoe last design, great upper wrapping without pinching the foot
Good traction with wave pattern outsole, exceptional value for price (around 300 yuan), strong performance in lateral movement, cutting, stopping and shooting
Imperfect lacing system with only 5 lace holes prone to tearing, loose fitting during lacing, requires careful tightening to secure properly
Sparse rubber pattern on outsole with poor durability, visible wear after 4-5 hours on cement courts, white colorway not dirt-resistant
Pro Bounce 2018 is a balanced and practical performance basketball shoe with reliable performance across all aspects, good value at market price of 500-600 yuan, suitable for players seeking stable on-court performance
Balanced cushioning and support, excellent heel landing feel, visible Boost midsole deformation, and solid forefoot anti-torsion design
Excellent upper wrapping, Fortyfire technology provides good fit, overall support and stability are impeccable, strong traction on various court surfaces
High-cut model has heel slippage issue despite tight lacing, with some gap at the Achilles tendon area
Conventional midsole technology lacks innovation with standard Boost plus thin Y-shaped torsion plate; upper and midsole combo feels plain like "chicken breast with salad
Pro Bounce 2018 is an Adidas team basketball shoe with excellent value. Strengths include good cushioning, containment, and stability; weaknesses include poor breathability, low durability, and heel slipping in low-tops. High-top version recommended.
Mesh upper with TPU yarn stitching provides soft comfort; full-length Boost midsole offers sufficient cushioning and resilience; TPU shank provides torsional support and rebound; widened design offers excellent ankle support and low center of gravity.
Outsole tread pattern designed from fine to wide, becoming rougher with wear, providing good durability; overall excellent value for money, especially in high-top colorways.
Thick mesh upper has poor breathability; fabric upper loosens and loses containment over time, resulting in poor durability.
Shoelace system uses hard thin lines that easily fray; low-top version prone to heel slipping; black colorway has color discrepancy with yellowish tone on upper.
Pro Bounce 2018 is a budget-friendly, high-quality performance shoe with outstanding comfort and value, hard to beat at 300 yuan price point, though lacing design and outsole durability could be improved
Excellent comfort with good court feel and cushioning, superior shoe last design, great upper wrapping without pinching the foot
Good traction with wave pattern outsole, exceptional value for price (around 300 yuan), strong performance in lateral movement, cutting, stopping and shooting
Imperfect lacing system with only 5 lace holes prone to tearing, loose fitting during lacing, requires careful tightening to secure properly
Sparse rubber pattern on outsole with poor durability, visible wear after 4-5 hours on cement courts, white colorway not dirt-resistant
Released in 2018, Pro Bounce 2018 arrived in adidas Basketball's Bounce-led team-shoe era, where the brand built strong value alternatives to Boost models. The design intent centered on offering a more controlled, lower-cost responsive ride that still felt athletic and supportive. Notable versions or talking points included its popularity as a strong value performer and frequent team use. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for very solid traction and support with a pleasantly responsive midsole. 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.
