Product Description

He who has the speed controls the game. The adidas GCS Decade basketball shoe adapts to the court for sharper cuts, quicker fast breaks and more control as you break down the D. Nubuck upper provides comfort and soft feel. Perforated upper materials add superior breathability. CMEVA midsole offers lightweight cushioning. Ground Control System delivers motion control and ground adaptability. Non-marking rubber outsole.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36679 in Shoes
• Brand: adidas

About adidas
The vision of company founder Adolf Dassler has long become reality, and his corporate philosophy the guiding principle for successor generations. The idea was as simple as it was brilliant. Adi Dassler’s aim was to provide every athlete with the best possible equipment. It all began in 1920, when Adi Dassler made his first shoes using the few materials available after the First World War.

The adidas name dates back to 1948, deriving from the first two syllables of Adi Dassler’s first and last name. One year later, Adi Dassler registered the Three Stripes as a trademark. After a period spanning almost 70 years, the Dassler Family withdrew from the company in 1989, and the enterprise was transformed into a corporation ("Aktiengesellschaft"). French-born Robert Louis-Dreyfus was Chairman of the Executive Board from April 1993 to March 2001. It was he who initiated adidas’ flotation on the stock market in November 1995. adidas--a name that stands for competence in all sectors of sport around the globe. Today, the adidas product range extends from shoes, apparel and accessories for basketball, soccer, fitness and training to adventure, trail and golf.

Customer Reviews

Extremely comfortable shoes with good arch support
I didn't know what to expect with these shoes when I ordered them. I've heard they are really good, but to be honest, thought they were ugly!

Well first of all, in person they are not ugly at all. More importantly, they are indeed a really good shoe. Key features I like are...

* Excellent cushioning
* Good arch support
* Elevated heel to compliment the arch support
* Overall nice "fits like a glove" fit/finish

On the elevated heel, no folks - these won't make you taller... but your heel will be higher than your toes more so than most basketball shoes. If you are flat footed, these likely will not be for you.

As for overall fit, these do tend to run a bit small for their size - especially width at the toe box. I ordered these a half-size larger than normal (13.5 vs 13) due to availability, and should have gone to 14.

Overall, I'd recommend these to a friend and am considering buying another pair for myself to set back.