Kick Genius is back with another Performance Test on one of this years heavy hitters, the adidas Crazyquick.
Low, lightweight and minimal. This is a Guard shoe for those that wish to have the fasted response time on the court with the perfect traction that is offered while being supported by the SprintFrame setup. You can compare the Crazyquick to other performance models at any time by using the Kicks On Court Finder to ensure that the Crazyquick offers you everything you desire.
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this guy is awesome. Although I love the shoe the cushion seems to bother me.
Try them out if you havent already. You will need to build yourself up to wearing something so minimal but its a cool experience IMO.
Yeah, people are nuts to think they’ll go from say a lbj X to this and love the cushion. Just like the near free 5.0 and the 3.0, the difference is the cushion. The 3 is as close to barefoot running as you can get from them. Like NW said, get a inbetween shoe, before you just jump to something like this, you have to build your foot up.
Once you do, you won’t want to go back. That being said…GO SPURS!!!
well, now i’m having a hard time deciding whether i should pick up the CP3.VI AE (the CP3.VI being pretty much my favorite shoe to play in at this given moment) or the CrazyQuicks with the spare change i have lying around…somehow i feel like if i go for the latter i’m falling for some sort of ploy…
also, NW, you’ve said that the cushion on the CP3.VI is minimal, but i really love how they feel, personally, and have never experienced any pain or whatnot while wearing them, even for a few hours of intense play…i didn’t even know that there was no podulon in the heel until i read your reviews of the regular VI and the AE recently…
which makes me wonder how i’d feel about the crazyquicks…my knees do ache from time to time when i’m just sitting around doing nothing, never in a game situation, though…
CP3s have minimal heel cushion an the Crazyquick is opposite where the heel is fine but the forefoot is minimal. I love the way the CP3s feel up front, very comfortable IMO. The heel left something to be desired but it wasnt horrible for someone like me but it was worth noting for those that wish to have a well rounded shoe in terms of cushion.
i just kind of feel like the crazyquicks would be a luxury shoe in my collection, which i would break out once a week, if that, whereas the CP3s would give me an XDR outsole that i can use indoor and out.
that is, of course, if i don’t fall utterly in love with the crazyquicks, as some folks have. i guess i’ll give them a try in the store tomorrow.
great post ive been waiting for this ever since the shoe came out yes
Tim Duncan was wearing these in game 1 of the Finals. I guess when you are good, it doesn’t matter if you are a big man wearing guard shoes or vice versa. Just hope this knees are alright after the game.
Anyone can wear minimalist shoes and be perfectly fine, it is the most natural way. But if you are used to wearing cushioned shoes then jump straight to a minimalist shoe then youre in for some pain and discomfort. This is something that requires one to build up towards but it can be done by anyone.
I just cannot recommend a shoe for large players when i know that they likely have been wearing well cushioned shoes vs a minimalist shoe due to potential pain issues until they build their tolerance.
how would one go about building this tolerance, NW?
Do stuff barefoot. Weights, plyos, maybe try shooting around on the court barefoot.
When I didn’t have a pair of shoes here in the ghetto I would just use slippers and kick them off when I was gonna play a game of pickup. It hurt like hell at first – my heel was getting bruised because of poor landing mechanics, and I had to build up some callouses, but I feel like this period of having no kicks to ball in really toughened up my musculature and connective tissue.
Of course, you don’t have to go that far. I read somewhere that you could practice jogging barefoot on grass for fifteen to thirty minutes to get used to it. /shrug
When i transitioned to minimalist running shoes here are some guides i followed to avoid getting hurt:
1. the rule of thumb is to reduce your mileage to 10% of your regular mileage, and gradually build up within a 3-6 month period as you develop foot and leg muscles you didn’t know you have. You will also change your stride without noticing it, and your posture will be more upright with shoulders very lose and relaxed.
2. let your skin guide you. if you blister, decrease activity and allow your skin to toughen up and your muscles to grow.
3. wear your minimalist shoe everyday. to the grocery, at home, wherever. Your legs and feet will get used to it quick.
i know the CQ’s are much more cushioned compared to minimalist running shoes like VFF’s and Vivobarefoots, so i guess transition period is much shorter. however it wouldn’t help if we learn from the “barefoot” runners who learned to absorb impact using orchestra of their muscles, tendons, etc. instead of relying on foam/airbags.
here’s a research on injury and bone edema when transitioning too quickly and being impatient:
http://birthdayshoes.com/research-study-foot-injuries-from-vibram-fivefingers-toe-shoes
When i transitioned to minimalist running shoes here are some guides i followed to avoid getting hurt:
1. the rule of thumb is to reduce your mileage to 10% of your regular mileage, and gradually build up within a 3-6 month period as you develop foot and leg muscles you didn’t know you have. You will also change your stride without noticing it, and your posture will be more upright with shoulders very lose and relaxed.
2. let your skin guide you. if you blister, decrease activity and allow your skin to toughen up and your muscles to grow.
3. wear your minimalist shoe everyday. to the grocery, at home, wherever. Your legs and feet will get used to it quick.
i know the CQ’s are much more cushioned compared to minimalist running shoes like VFF’s and Vivobarefoots, so i guess transition period is much shorter. however it wouldn’t help if we learn from the “barefoot” runners who learned to absorb impact using orchestra of their muscles, tendons, etc. instead of relying on foam/airbags.
here’s a research on injury and bone edema when transitioning too quickly and being impatient:
http://birthdayshoes.com/research-study-foot-injuries-from-vibram-fivefingers-toe-shoes
sorry for multiple posts, my internet connection is pretty bad.
No telling what is actually in his shoes as well, as far as the cushioning. I don’t know this for a fact, but I doubt his are the same ones that you would buy off the shelf.
I highly doubt Duncan would be wearing a general release version of these. I’m sure he was wearing a more cushioned set up
hi nightwing2303! The shoes is great. Thanks for the review and the new performance finder. I would just like to suggest the Adidas isolation. It is not widely use but I can say it is a great shoes. It has multidirectional traction and the traction also moves. It squeeks on jump stops and jab steps. A good support for heel strike. Fits true to size. But minimal ventilation. Can you please make a review of it. Thanks. You’re going to love the shoes.
He should’ve timed the agility test!
You need a cushioned heel in basketball….not in any other sport. -END