Adidas D Rose 9

Released 7/2018, High Top, Derrick Rose, 
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7.6
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Well-performing Bounce cushioning tech

Best Suitable For:

Great looking sneaker for players with wide feet

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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (4)
User Ratings (0)
Traction
6.6
Cushion
8.9
Materials
8.1
Support
8.0
Fit
6.4
Outdoor
0%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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Adidas D Rose 9 Review

Pros:
Well-balanced cushioning
Cons:
Horrible traction on dusty courts
Wide and loose fit

Performance of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Compared to previous models, the on-court performance of the D Rose 9 is disappointing. The narrow traction pattern picks up a lot of dust and requires wiping after almost every play. Adidas decided to replace the Boost cushioning with the cheaper (but very well-performing!) Bounce technology. The materials look nice but might be a little too soft for a performance shoe. The most problematic part of the D Rose 9 is the very wide and loose fit that doesn't provide the lockdown and containment needed for quick cuts and crossovers.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Expert Rating: 7.6 (ranks #286 of 303)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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8.0
August 8, 2018
I would not recommend this shoe for $140. The traction is pretty bad and the fit didn't work for me.
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7.8
The D Rose 9 is a solid performer, but there are better performers at a more affordable price out there.
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7.5
August 8, 2018
We loved the cushioning! Unfortunately, the traction is lackluster and the fit works only for players with very wide feet.
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If you require traction and lockdown from your basketball shoes you need to look elsewhere. You should only get the D Rose 9 if you are a stationary shooter, you don't rely on quickness and you like the look and casual appeal of the D Rose 9.
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User Reviews of the Adidas D Rose 9:

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Traction of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Expert Traction Rating: 6.6 (ranks #297 of 303)
User Traction Rating: NA 
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6.5
August 8, 2018
The traction of the D Rose 9 is atrocious - especially on dusty courts.
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7.0
The traction pattern is probably the most inconsistent I ever experienced.
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6.0
August 8, 2018
On a dusty court, you have to wipe after every play!
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On a clean court, the traction is decent. But the lines of the traction pattern are really close together and attract a on of dust.
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Cushion of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Expert Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #93 of 303)
User Cushion Rating: NA 
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8.5
August 8, 2018
Low-to-the-ground feeling in the forefoot and thicker cushioning in the rear. I would have liked a little more bounce in the forefoot, but I can't really complain.
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8.0
I usually like Bounce cushioning, but my knees didn't like the tougher setup of the D Rose 9.
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10.0
August 8, 2018
The Bounce cushioning provides good impact protection, great court feel and responsiveness and a slight bounce.
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The Bounce cushioning offers great court feel and the impact protection is fine - I just didn't fall in love with it.
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Materials of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #166 of 303)
User Materials Rating: NA 
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8.5
August 8, 2018
The knitted materials feel amazing on-foot, but they tend to get hot after playing a while.
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8.0
The knit upper is nice, flexible and durable.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
We like the soft and thin knitted materials.
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The materials are a bright spot and bring a casual appeal to the D Rose 9.
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Support of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Expert Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #246 of 303)
User Support Rating: NA 
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9.0
August 8, 2018
No side-to-side movement and zero heel slippage.
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8.0
I felt secure and comfortable thanks to the strong lockdown and internal heel counter.
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The materials are just not enough to keep hard-driving, slashing players contained.
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Fit of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Expert Fit Rating: 6.4 (ranks #303 of 303)
User Fit Rating: NA 
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7.5
August 8, 2018
There is a lot of dead space in the toe box.
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8.0
I should have gone down half a size. But after using extra insoles and a second pair of socks the fit was good.
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5.0
August 8, 2018
Doesn't work very well for narrow feet.
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The fit was way too big in my regular 10.5. Combine this, with the soft knit and roomy toe box and my feet were swimming inside the D Rose 9.
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Durability of the Adidas D Rose 9:

User Durability Rating: NA 
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Outdoor of the Adidas D Rose 9:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #283 of 303)
User Outdoor Rating: NA 
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2
no
August 8, 2018
The rubber is very pliable and thin, I wouldn't use these outdoors.
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Outdoors? Nope, the pattern is shallow and the rubber is soft.
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Width of the Adidas D Rose 9:

very narrow
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very wide
August 8, 2018
If you have chunky feet, this might be a great option.
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slightly wide
Wide footers will like this shoe!
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very wide
August 8, 2018
If you are a wide-footer you are going to love this shoe!
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very wide
Around the toe box, there is a ton of room and empty space.
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Size of the Adidas D Rose 9:

very small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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runs large
August 8, 2018
Go down half a size from your regular size you have in Nikes or Under Armours.
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½ size large
Go down half a size.
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runs large
August 8, 2018
I went down a full size, this shoe runs very long.
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