Adidas D Rose 8
Released 9/2017, High Top, Derrick Rose,
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
8.9
USER RATING
4 ratings
Very supportive high top with amazing traction and support
Best Suitable For:
Perfect if you are looking for traditional high-top basketball shoes
Price Comparison:
Available at 2 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas D Rose 8 |  Air Jordan 38 |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro |  Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro |  New Balance Kawhi 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.6(0.3) | 8.6(0.3) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.4(0.5) | 8.3(0.6) | |
| User Rating | 8.9 | 9.0(0.1) | 8.8(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.5(0.4) | 8.9(0.0) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $84.97 $200 | $134.97 $180 | $130 $140 | $130 | $159.99 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | NA | 390g - 410g | NA | 320g - 340g | NA | 360g - 380g |
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Adidas D Rose 8 Review
Pros:
Amazing Traction
Great Cushioning
Cons:
Slightly bulky
Budget Materials
Performance of the Adidas D Rose 8:
The D Rose 8 is an amazing overall performer. It absolutely nails the two most important features of any basketball shoe: traction and support. The new "zipper" traction pattern provides beastly traction, even on dusty courts. Full-length Boost cushioning is perfectly balanced and provides a lot of impact protection while still being very responsive. The materials are rather basic and may look a little cheap, but they absolutely get the job done. If you are looking for a supportive high top with amazing traction and support then this is the shoe for you.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D Rose 8:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #35 of 334)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.2
January 1, 2017
The performance of the D Rose 8 is stellar. Feels like a lighter, streamlined and more minimal D Rose 7. I love these shoes and put them on the top of my list of Adidas performance sneakers.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
By combining great traction, awesome cushioning, and serious fit, the Rose 8 is built for every player.
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8.9
January 1, 2017
For $140 this is a really good shoe. It brings everything you want: impact protection, responsiveness, ventilation, support and really good traction. If you like supportive high-tops, then this is the perfect shoe for you!
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8.9
December 27, 2017
The Adidas D Rose 8 is a very solid shoe. Traction is my main gripe with the Rose 8, but everything from the midsole up worked really well.
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8.6
January 1, 2017
Since the D Rose 5, we’ve gotten great cushioning, traction, support and stability, and a reliable fit year over year and the D Rose 8 is no different. Materials aren’t always the best but that’s always been a non-issue for me.
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8.6
December 27, 2017
No distractions! This is a traditional basketball shoe and a great overall performer. This shoe worked very well for my style of game!
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User Reviews of the Adidas D Rose 8:
User Rating: 8.9 (ranks #108 of 334)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
8.4
December 18, 2022
everything was good especially the cushioning and traction . only problem i had was the laces were too short and hard to tie it properly . also the top front materials don't really last if you played frequently in it.
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8.0
December 14, 2021
Good shoe overall. Rather short so I had to take it a size and a half above. Outdoor it is quite durable but the traction and the cushion are average.
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10.0
April 3, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas D Rose 8:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #136 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #136 of 334)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
January 1, 2017
The new "zipper" traction is really nice. The stopping power is amazing.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The Rose 8 still stops on a dime and holds the floor like a grudge (word, Rakim). Dust was barely an issue because the pattern is wide and pushes any debris out and off the sole to keep you ripping.
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9.5
January 1, 2017
Traction was really, really good. Very squeaky and very hard bite. I haven't slipped yet, and I have played on dusty courts.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
The rubber compound excelled while the pattern left a little to be desired.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall the traction is still very good.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
The traction is probably the worst part of this shoe. It's fine when it's clean but puts you on skates on dusty courts.
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Cushion of the Adidas D Rose 8:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.7 (ranks #10 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #104 of 334)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
January 1, 2017
The full-length Boost setup provides an amazing balance between responsiveness, impact protection, court feel and heel-to-toe transition. You can't go wrong with this cushioning!
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Full-length Boost is thick and plush with serious impact protection.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Boost setup is very bouncy in the heel and a little less pronounced in the front. If feels amazing while still providing responsiveness and court feel.
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10.0
December 27, 2017
If you want a little bit of everything out of your cushion then this might be the setup you’ve been waiting for.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Very comfortable out of the box.
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10.0
December 27, 2017
Full-length Boost gives you everything you need from a midsole.
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Materials of the Adidas D Rose 8:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #181 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #97 of 334)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
A very basic foam-backed mesh upper. It's a little stiff in the beginning but needs a little break in time.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Mesh and fuse would feel right at home in 2012 but they feel great!
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8.5
January 1, 2017
Mesh upper with TPU overlay get the job done but they are not exactly premium.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
It worked really well on-court, it just isn’t what I like.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Zero issues with the materials although I’m sure many would prefer Primeknit.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Pretty basic - but get the job done!
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Support of the Adidas D Rose 8:
Expert Support Rating: 9.1 (ranks #20 of 334)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #95 of 334)
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7
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The materials don't stretch, ankle support is really good and lockdown is solid.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The upper is supportive with no stretch, so containment on hard cuts is strapped and locked. The ankle is locked in with the high cut and padding.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I had no side-to-side movement or heel slippage. Support features are almost too much for me.
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9.5
December 27, 2017
The heel counter keeps your ankle safe and secure, the wider forefoot offers great stability and the fuse upper contains your feet very well.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The D Rose 8 strikes a nice balance between support and flexibility.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The support comes from the heel counter, outrigger, and the ankle collar. Ticks all the boxes!
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Fit of the Adidas D Rose 8:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #59 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #119 of 334)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
For me the fit was amazing.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Let that mesh soften up with some run-time heat and then pull the laces tight and BAM! No sliding.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
Overall a great fitting shoe even for me as a wide-footer.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Once laced up I felt secure.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I think the generic simple design of the lacing set up will really make a broader set of players feet happy.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Nice 1:1 fit.
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Durability of the Adidas D Rose 8:
User Durability Rating: 9.0 (ranks #78 of 334)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Adidas D Rose 8:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #95 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #267 of 334)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
1
Bad (0%)
2
good
January 1, 2017
Thick and solid rubber should work well outdoors and the upper material is very durable too.
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good
January 1, 2017
The real improvement is the thickness and hardness of the rubber. The Rose 8 could definitely be played in outdoors.
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no
December 27, 2017
Don't use the translucent rubber models outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas D Rose 8:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
3
regular
2
slightly wide
4
very wide
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Width is a tad bit narrow.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
The forefoot feels a little roomy at the start.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
A little bit of extra room in the toe area.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
Comfortably width wide even for my wide feet.
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
This shoe fits a little narrow in the beginning.
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Size of the Adidas D Rose 8:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
4
slightly long
4
very long
1
½ size large
January 1, 2017
Go down half a size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Staying true to size was the play.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
I think they run true to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Half size down is best for everyone
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true to size
December 27, 2017
I went true to size and that worked well.
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