{"id":563849,"date":"2017-11-01T22:17:02","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T02:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=563849"},"modified":"2017-11-01T22:17:02","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T02:17:02","slug":"damian-lillard-says-adidas-dame-4-best-shoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/damian-lillard-says-adidas-dame-4-best-shoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Damian Lillard Says adidas Dame 4 Are His Best Shoe"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NBA season is still relatively young but for Damian Lillard one this is already quite clear. The\u00a0adidas Dame 4<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is his favorite model from his signature sneaker line.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey feel great. It\u2019s my best shoe,\u201d Lillard said after a recent Blazers practice. \u201cThe comfort level is different than the other ones. I had my favorites from past [models] but this one is the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dame 4\u2019s comfort that Lillard refers to, is due to the full-length BOUNCE cushioning system in the midsole. Also providing Lillard the comfort that he is so thrilled with is a ventilated mesh upper, which allows for airflow and increases breathability. Supportive lace cables ensure a secure and comfortable fit as well.<\/p>\n

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adidas Dame 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe first time I wore these against Indiana, they were right out of the box and I was able to play in ’em,\u201d Lillard said, while pointing to an unreleased grey colorway he was wearing. \u201cThat’s a big deal for me. I’m more comfortable with these than any of the other ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lillard isn\u2019t the only player in the league who is a fan of the Dame 4. Several players like Clippers guard Austin Rivers hoop in the Dame 4 and Lillard appreciates it when he sees others liking his shoe. Lillard however, doesn\u2019t think other players wearing the Dame 4 gives him a mental edge over them. It is a decision though, that Lillard will never do himself.<\/p>\n

In fact, before he got his signature line, Lillard made sure he made sure to never wear Derrick Rose\u2019s shoes against him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was a rookie and even my second year, every time we played the Bulls, I had to [know] if D. Rose was playing or not,\u201d Lillard said. \u201cBecause I was playing in his shoes and I wasn’t going to play in his shoes against him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Besides for the comfort factor, Lillard also expressed a love for the different colorways of the Dame 4. And one colorway Lillard is hoping to play in this season, is a custom iteration created for his appearance on Lace Up: The Ultimate Sneaker Challenge<\/em>, the Youtube Red sneaker-themed competition show that took place at PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy in Portland.<\/p>\n

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Our challenge for @LaceUpTV<\/a> episode 4 was a custom @adidasHoops<\/a> Lillard 4. Our shoe is based on @damianlillard<\/a>‘s track Thank You. #trifecta<\/a>? pic.twitter.com\/gzWbupFfyt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ?Megan Ann Wilson? (@shegotgame) September 22, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I’m playing in this… this season https:\/\/t.co\/MfjFacBLDf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 22, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n