Adidas adiZero Rose 2. In theory, as a series moves from season to season, year to year and model to model, there should be a progression of all that is so expertly crafted into it. Better performance, improved storytelling and in some cases, correcting the missteps of the past are all a must. While other new models on the market took on convoluted modularity stories at the expense of true performance, got a bit fussy in design or took steps backward in fit and comfort, the Rose 2. You could argue that the Rose 2 is a better-looking shoe, and you might be right, but where it counts most — on the hardwood — the Rose 2.
I thought the Rose 2 laced up just fine, but the gore bands stretched and frayed after just a few weeks of play. The 2. Coupled with that increase in comfort comes some exceptional lockdown. A lot of times in a basketball shoe, impressive midfoot fit and heel lockdown can be practically worthless if the shoe has poor traction.
All in all, the Rose 2. If you play the point guard position or consider yourself an active player, you should definitely like the great traction, lockdown, court feel and transition. If you have a narrow foot, the shoe might be a bit roomy up front and you might want to look at sizing down a half size. The slight toe rubber wrap and balanced foam cushioning setup will give the shoe a great lifespan over a full season of use, and unlike the fraying and decaying gore bands found on the Rose 2, the 2.
With improvements on literally every downside of the Rose 2, the 2. Available Now: adidas adiZero Rose 2. Great review Nick. Have you played in Wade 2 yet? If so, how do these stack up to the Wades? Performance Review: adiZero Rose 2.
Sure, last season marked their return to the signature shoe world, but it was the Crazy Light that first brought back that level of anticipation that had been missing from the brand since the heydays of the TMac line. From a performance perspective, it offers excellent lateral support, but remains flexible where you want it to be. The addition of a heavier leather toecap or synthetic, depending on the colorway has the performance benefit of adding support, but also offering a cleaner and more style-friendly aesthetic.
I found the toe shape and proportions to be spot on, and both extremely comfortable and stable. The most drastic has to be the unique collar strap system. So it was particularly interesting to me when I first saw leaked images of the Rose 2, and noticed the awful familiar lateral and medial elastic collar straps.
And this is perfect. But when fully laced, I did feel supported. The elastic also worked wonders for range of motion. My one remaining concern is how the elastic will hold up over time for players who lace very tight. I had them pulled so snug that the two ends almost met in the center, which pulled at the straps the entire time I had them laced. I would have liked to have seen those straps have a little less give, for a little more support from up top.
One last note on the lacing of the shoe is that I found the tongue overlay, which the laces go through, to be a bit of an inconvenience. The support continues through the midfoot, where it offers much more rigidity than past Rose shoes, and especially more than in the Crazy Light.
The midsole of the Rose 2 is also configured very similarly to the Crazy Light, right down to the materials. But while the foam itself is the same, the construction is different. That enhanced protection also means that the midsole thickness through the midfoot and heel are slightly higher than on the Crazy Light.
But while increased thickness may imply a softer ride, I found it to be quite the opposite. The cushioning is still good, but not nearly as good as the Crazy Light.
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