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Forefoot midsole tech
Full-length Lightstrike foam
Heel midsole tech
Full-length Lightstrike foam
Outsole tech
Rubber with herringbone traction
Upper tech
Engineered mesh + synthetic overlays
Cushioning feel
responsive and low-profile
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
good
Fit
true to size, snug
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
75Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
72GoodFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Atlanta Guard's Fourth Goes Wide
The adidas Trae Young 4 released in late 2024 and rolled out across twelve colorways through Spring 2025 at a 130 dollar retail price. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young's fourth signature continued the line's guard-oriented blueprint, with full-length Lightstrike foam providing a responsive low-profile ride and herringbone rubber covering the outsole. The engineered mesh upper kept weight low, and the silhouette emphasized cutting and shooting motion over impact protection for bigger players. While detailed performance reviews lagged behind release coverage, retailers like SnkrDunk and KicksOnFire documented the wide colorway range and the shoe's solid retail demand. The Trae Young 4 confirmed Trae's place as one of adidas Basketball's most consistent signature athletes, with each model continuing to ship at a price-accessible tier.