{"id":340185,"date":"2013-10-16T14:57:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T19:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=340185"},"modified":"2018-08-27T16:18:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T20:18:25","slug":"adidas-d-rose-4-performance-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/adidas-d-rose-4-performance-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Performance Review: adidas D Rose 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Derrick Rose<\/strong> is back and his signature shoe series is looking bolder than ever. Hosting a split silo design and top of the line technology from adidas Basketball, the adidas D Rose 4<\/strong> looks to propel the fearless, explosive point guard in his return to the NBA hardwood. While we anxiously await Rose’s regular season return, the question for wearers still remains: how will they hold up for your game?<\/p>\n

Adding adapted Crazyquick capabilities to a slightly altered foundation of SPRINTFRAME support, SPRINTWEB structure and GEOFIT construction, the adidas D Rose 4<\/strong> is a worthy successor to the well-reviewed D Rose 3 and D Rose 3.5. Moving forward, we put the D Rose 4 to test on the hardwood and outdoor court. How did they play and will they be a good fit for your game? Find out in this Performance Review<\/a>\u00a0installment.<\/p>\n

Lockdown:<\/strong> Lockdown impresses on the D Rose 4 but doesn\u2019t quite provide that five-star, second skin feel. The GEOFIT ankle collar really holds the back portion of the foot in an incredibly supportive and comfy manner. That was probably the first thing I noticed when putting on the D Rose 4, and such standards prevailed when playing. The combination of an adapted SPRINTWEB upper and slightly evolved lacing system makes for a snug and consistent fit throughout the shoe with little to no pinching or excess space. Oddly enough, the only thing that I think could have made these better in the lockdown department was a higher traction insole. The silky finish feels great when putting these on but is a tad slippery when hooping. Not enough to slow down your first step or mess with your pivot, but enough to keep it from a full five.<\/p>\n

Traction:<\/strong> Indoor to outdoor and back to indoor, the D Rose 4 saw no signs of slipping. The tread was good on both sides of the ball and didn\u2019t seem to break down between surfaces or over the course of long runs. These don\u2019t quite possess that glue-like tack that make some shoes a five, but they do the job and they do it well. I can\u2019t say that I noticed the attributes of Crazyquick technology impacting this category too much, but it definitely didn\u2019t hurt. As a general rule, the heel portion of the outsole takes to the same pattern as the D Rose 3, with the mid and forefoot using a sturdier, adapted version of the Crazyquick sole. The results are good and will please fans of the Rose line – even those that weren\u2019t crazy about the Crazyquicks.<\/p>\n

Cushioning:<\/strong> The calling card for the adidas D Rose line as of late has been standard, no frills cushioning. (Note: The adidas D Rose 4 uses a compression molded EVA midsole and PU insole.) Despite its somewhat dated tech and look in this era of big Air and Springblade, the adidas D Rose 4 is very comfortable on court. It doesn\u2019t wow like some competitors, but it\u2019s functional, which is the most important point for someone that\u2019s actually going to hoop in these. I was pleased with the ride the Rose 4 provided when playing, and don\u2019t recall any soreness or fatigue that could be blamed on the shoe. The implementation of Crazyquick is more noticeable in this department than in the traction category, and, oddly enough, I find the D Rose 4 to be firmer, bouncier and more flexible than its well-reviewed predecessor.<\/p>\n

Responsiveness:<\/strong>\u00a0I found no issues with responsiveness when playing in the D Rose 4. High scores in lockdown, cushioning and traction all play to this category, so no surprises here. The fact that the D Rose 4 doesn\u2019t quite pack a second skin fit or out-of-this-world cushioning keeps it from a perfect score, but they\u2019re still great. These held up awesome at any task, whether on the run, cutting and jumping.<\/p>\n

Support:<\/strong> By far the best attribute of the adidas D Rose 4. On earlier models like the adidas D Rose 2.5, the GEOFIT ankle collar really impressed but played more of a cameo role. The Rose 4 uses GEOFIT construction for a fit that\u2019s anatomically sound, incredibly supportive and also comfortable. Pair that with the solid SPRINTFRAME structure that we\u2019ve seen on the Rose 3 and 3.5 and you have a winner. Tech talk aside, these just feel supportive, and in a wowing way. They\u2019re far more stable than the Rose 3, which wasn\u2019t really lacking, and provide some of the best support that I can remember in a basketball shoe that still allowed you to play fast. If you\u2019re a guard that still likes midtops and cares about ankle support, the D Rose 4 is definitely worth checking out.<\/p>\n

Breathability:<\/strong> Breathability? Not so cool on the D Rose 4. While I never had any problem with excess heat or sweat when hooping in these, the abundance of perforations on the upper really doesn’t do much. The consolation for support and lockdown seems to be breathability with this iteration of SPRINTWEB, but for me, it\u2019s worth it. With that said, I wouldn\u2019t leave these in a contained area after hooping in them, definitely let them air out.<\/p>\n

Durability:<\/strong> Durability\u2019s always a tough category to call when reviewing a shoe because it’s more of a marathon measure than a sprint. I can say after a few weeks of playing off and on and indoor and outdoor in the D Rose 4 that they still perform at a high level and do not appear to have regressed. This alludes to being good in the long run, too. The GEOFIT collar and SPRINTFRAME support are strong, while the sleek SPRINTWEB upper shouldn\u2019t rip. Like all shoes, I expect that traction and cushioning to wear down over time, but I still think these hold up better than average.<\/p>\n

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Overview:<\/strong> I really enjoyed playing in the adidas D Rose 4. For a guard-geared shoe, they’re far more supportive than anything I’ve played in recently, but they still feel fast. Lockdown is a strong suit for this shoe, and should please any player of the speedy or explosive nature. Breathability is definitely an area that can be improved upon, but it doesn’t hinder play. All in all, I felt good and confident in these on both sides of the floor. You really notice you’re putting on a premium basketball shoe when you lace these up, but you don’t feel like your playing in something fragile when you’re on the court.<\/p>\n

The personal attributes and color stories make these a great shoe for a D Rose fan. As for the neutral hooper, I think these play best for the 1 through 4. They’re supportive enough for a mobile big man and they’re fast enough for a guard. Honestly, the speedster looking to cut weight might be happier in a different shoe. Although they come in at a feathery 11.8 ounces, they definitely feel heavier, for better or worse. The guard looking for security\/support to battle with the big guys will feel that benefit while still being able to run with the best of them. Have you given the D Rose 4 a run? Let us know your feedback on the model in the comment section.<\/p>\n

The adidas D Rose 4 is available now online at adidas and in store at select adidas Basketball accounts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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