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Forefoot midsole tech
Full-length Boost foam
Heel midsole tech
Full-length Boost foam
Outsole tech
Solid rubber with multi-directional traction
Upper tech
Fuse and mesh upper with TPU heel counter
Cushioning feel
plush and protective
Court feel
good
Bounce
good
Stability
moderate-good
Traction
decent
Fit
true to size
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
91ExcellentCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
68GoodTraction
64SolidFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Boost Stays, Traction Slips
The adidas D Rose 8 released in 2017 with a noticeable shift in priorities. Full-length Boost stayed in place, preserving the cushioning that had defined the Rose line since the Rose 5, but materials moved down to a Fuse-and-mesh upper that reviewers found cheaper-feeling than the Primeknit-optioned D Rose 7. The bigger issue was the outsole, with WearTesters, BBallEquips, and Schwollo all flagging the traction as a step backward from the Rose 7's elite Chicago Fire wave pattern. Derrick Rose was traded to Cleveland and then bounced around the league during this period, and the line's cultural moment had passed. Still, the Rose 8 delivered cushioning comfort few shoes in its price bracket could match, and it remained playable for hoopers who didn't mind the trade-offs.