Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017
Released 7/2017, High Top,
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9.0
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
4 ratings
Comfortable Boost cushioning, premium materials and great traction
Best Suitable For:
Works for players of all positions
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $149.99
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017 |  Nike Air Zoom GT Jump |  Air Jordan 38 |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 |  Air Jordan 37 |  Under Armour Flow FUTR X Elite | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 9.0 | 8.8(0.2) | 8.6(0.4) | 8.6(0.4) | 8.3(0.7) | 8.2(0.8) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 8.9(0.3) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.6(0.6) | 9.0(0.2) | 10.0(0.8) | |
| Best Price | $149.99 | $180 | $120.97 $200 | $119.97 $180 | $134.99 $185 | $150 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 390g - 410g | 460g - 480g | 390g - 410g | NA | 390g - 410g | NA |
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Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017 Review
Pros:
Excellent cushioning
Sock-like fit
Cons:
Upper is a little stiff in the beginning
Performance of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Succeeding the very successful and much beloved 2016 model is a difficult task, but the Crazy Explosive 2017 pulls it off! Reviewers love everything from the excellent (but slightly firmer) cushioning, to the premium materials, great fit and excellent support. The only slight negative is the stiffer upper that takes a while to break in but then becomes really comfortable. One of the best-reviewed shoes in 2017 so far!
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Expert Rating: 9.0 (ranks #12 of 303)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.4
January 1, 2017
Crazy good performance, looks dope, premium materials. Overall, an amazing shoe, get it!
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9.2
January 1, 2017
The adidas Crazy Explosive 2017 Primeknit is a great shoe! I love this thing like crazy and it is by far my favorite hoop shoe of 2017 so far. It’s number one in my rotation and I’m pretty sure it will be in many of yours as well.
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9.2
January 1, 2017
Improved fit and killer cushioning should put the Crazy Explosive 2017 PK on everyone’s radar this year if you play basketball. Grab this shoe if you need traction for indoor courts, #Boostislife cushioning, a locked-in fit, and quick support.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Great shoe! If you can - get the solid rubber version as it offers slightly improved traction.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
I am really happy with the Crazy Explosive 2017. Crazy comfortable, great cushioning and traction.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Feels like playing in a sock with good traction and Boost cushioning!
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8.8
January 1, 2017
I think most players will enjoy the Crazy Explosive 2017 because it does everything well if not great and really gives the player an excellent one to one fit with a low to ground yet well cushioned ride.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
I prefer the 2016 version over the Crazy Explosive 2017. The traction is identical, cushioning is a lot firmer and less plush, lockdown and support are a little better and the materials are a lot stiffer and less comfortable. Overall, still a very solid shoe.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #48 of 303)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.7
October 8, 2022
THIS SHOES IS A BEAST! it's good for outdoors and indoors! It doesn't really pick up dust easily
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9.2
January 6, 2023
Traction bites hard and it's a very cushiony shoe. Would buy if you can find any.
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Traction of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.6 (ranks #144 of 303)
User Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #152 of 303)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 1, 2017
Traction is really good!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Traction is phenomenal on clean as well as dusty courts.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
On clean, indoor courts, enjoy. Seriously, for that surface, this is one of the top patterns, perhaps ever.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The solid rubber works really well and picks up less dust than the translucent version.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The traction gets the job done. I didn't have to wipe a lot, even on dustier courts.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I didn't have any problems with the traction, performs really well.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Works great on clean floors but requires a fair amount of wiping on dusty floors.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is not the best compared to other shoes, but it is still solid. Excellent on clean courts, but on dusty courts you will need to wipe a lot.
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Cushion of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #41 of 303)
User Cushion Rating: 8.5 (ranks #157 of 303)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
January 1, 2017
Caged full-length boost is really plush. Overall an amazing setup, maybe the best available.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The cushion is beast-mode. I love it!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
2017 PK is quicker on-foot and on-court than the 2016 with the same great impact protection and energy return.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
You can't go wrong with full-length boost.
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10.0
December 27, 2017
Boost is just incredible. Comfortable, super responsive and great court feel - how is that even possible?
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Boost Cushioning is really nice!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The set up feels ever so slightly firmer than last year’s which is great for me
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Boost feels really stiff compared to the last years model.
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Materials of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #61 of 303)
User Materials Rating: 9.5 (ranks #10 of 303)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 1, 2017
Forged Primeknit is a little stiff in the beginning but gets really soft after breaking in. Materials are great and super premium, but a little too stiff for my liking.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I preferred the materials of the previous Crazy Explosive model, but overall, I still love this setup.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The knit is flexible and form-fitting and doesn’t stretch too much while playing, which is great.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
PrimeKnit upper is very comfortable and looks great.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Forged PrimeKnit is thicker and provides more support than last years thinner PrimeKnit.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Doesn't feel as soft or flexible as last years. No issues here for me but it takes a few runs to get the upper to break in.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Forged PrimeKnit is a lot more stiff and solid compared to the 2016 version.
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Support of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #56 of 303)
User Support Rating: 9.5 (ranks #21 of 303)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
January 1, 2017
No heel slippage, very good lockdown and support.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Support was great.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The wide forefoot keeps you upright on lateral moves. The cage on the lateral side keeps the foot contained over the footbed, and the stiffer knit holds true on push-offs and plants.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Big heel counter, no side-to-side movement and lateral outrigger that provides additional stability.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Even though the PrimeKnit is backed by TPU, the upper is not as supportive as I'd like it to be.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Stability is once again excellent on the Crazy Explosive thanks a large flat outsole, low ride and infinity shank.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Support and lockdown is really good.
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Fit of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Expert Fit Rating: 9.3 (ranks #5 of 303)
User Fit Rating: 9.5 (ranks #10 of 303)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 1, 2017
The snug fit is really, really nice.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This year we now have five eyelets and everything from the forefoot to heel was contained nicely so I had no issues.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Perfect. Nothing else should be said!
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The 1:1 fit of the one piece bootie is super nice.
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10.0
December 27, 2017
The fit is super comfortable because of the soft PrimeKnit upper. One of the most comfortable shoes I ever played in!
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The fit on the CE 17 is fantastic and really gives a one to one sock like feel.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Fit is really comfortable except in one location. The TPU outrigger on the lateral side caused a lot of pain in my pinkie toe.
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Durability of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
User Durability Rating: 10.0 (ranks #10 of 303)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 8.3 (ranks #241 of 303)
User Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #116 of 303)
Good (100%)
1
Fair (50%)
3
Bad (0%)
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no
January 1, 2017
Durability might be better compared to last year, but I still don't think it will be good outdoors.
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no
January 1, 2017
I do not recommend hooping outdoors in these.
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no
January 1, 2017
If you need a long-term, durable outdoor shoe, the Explosive may not be for you.
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fair
December 27, 2017
I think the solid rubber will hold up outdoors.
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no
January 1, 2017
The Crazy Explosive is still prone to peeling and wear so not really recommended for outdoor use.
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no
January 1, 2017
To all my outdoor hoopers: I wouldn't recommend this shoe.
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Width of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
5
regular
2
slightly wide
1
very wide
1
slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Slightly narrow.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
Wide footer friendly
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Slightly narrow, but not very narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Wide footers should go up half a size maybe even a full size because these run tight.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Slightly narrow in the forefoot.
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Size of the Adidas Crazy Explosive PrimeKnit 2017:
very small
0
slightly small
1
true to size
6
slightly long
2
very long
1
½ size large
January 1, 2017
Go down half a size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Fits true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Unless you have a really wide foot, stay true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
This is one Adidas shoe that fits true to size
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½ size small
January 1, 2017
Wide footers should go up half a size maybe even a full size because these run tight.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Runs true to size.
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