The adidas Dame 8’s traction is divided into two portions – the wave pattern on the inner traction and the thunderbolt pattern on the outer. These portions offer contrasting, yet, coactive purposes. Nonetheless, the pair provides protection, an important aspect of the sneaker. Along with the bombarded cushion technology, the pair is also infused with an adequate amount of foam in the tongue, and is built with ankle pillows on the heel, along with a soft Achilles pad. Overall, the Bounce Pro offers a good combination of lightweightness, durability, responsiveness, and impact protection.

The high-density Bounce foam on the forefoot provides a durable cushion setup, so the stepping comfort will last longer and will not easily flat out thanks to a stronger cell structure and amount of foam. Moreover, it allows the user to easily change gears when moving since there is less air on the foam. The outsole easily accumulates dust, which makes the traction slippery. Moreover, unlike other pairs where wiping can solve this inconvenience, the Dame 8 gets slippery again after a few runs. However, the Dame 8 does not possess a pretty good court feel unlike other low-to-the-ground basketball sneakers like the Under Armour Curry 9 Flow or the Nike Kyrie Infinity. Also, due to the pair’s wide base on the forefoot, it is not really suitable for shifty guards who primarily depend on their ballhandling skills. The biggest downside of the Dame 8’s traction is its capability to accumulate dust. No doubt, the Dame 8’s traction has a huge potential on the court, but its crucial flaw hinders it from being great. The Bounce Pro is designed as such in the Dame 8 to drastically improve the overall performance and durability without compromising comfort.While the low-density Bounce foam on the heel provides excellent impact protection and rebound. The low-density Bounce foam is much softer, thus, it is very ideal for hard landings.