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adidas · 2018
D Rose 9
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1.0
By dimension
Cushioning feel
3.5
Court feel
3.5
Bounce
1.5
Stability
1.0
Traction
1.0
Fit
1.5
Analysis
Performance profile
Performance scores
Cushioning Feel
78 / 100 · Very Good
Court Feel
82 / 100 · Very Good
Bounce
50 / 100 · Decent
Stability
58 / 100 · Solid
Traction
29 / 100 · Below Average
Fit
78 / 100 · Very Good
Cushioning Feel
78Very Good
Court Feel
82Very Good
Bounce
50Decent
Stability
58Solid
Traction
29Below Average
Fit
78Very Good
Is it for you?
If you like full-length Bounce that protects impact while keeping great court feel, and can live with tight blade grooves trap dust and kill grip on dirty courts, then this shoe is for you.
full-length Bounce that protects impact while keeping great court feel
tight blade grooves trap dust and kill grip on dirty courts
Forefoot midsole tech
Full-length Bounce foam
Heel midsole tech
Full-length Bounce foam
Outsole tech
ADIWEAR rubber with multi-directional lines
Upper tech
Knit upper (not Primeknit branded)
Cushioning feel
balanced and responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
limited-moderate
Stability
moderate
Traction
mixed, less forgiving in dust
Fit
runs long, size down half
Pro reviews
Paraphrased highlights from sneaker reviewers — not verbatim quotes.
Bilibili1 / 2
森哥球鞋测评
D Rose 9 is a practical basketball shoe well-suited for wide-footed players at an affordable price, but requires careful sizing and has issues with heel slippage and poor traction on dirty outdoor courts
Great fit for wide-footed players, shoe design is friendly to wide feet, ideal choice for wide-footed basketball players
Affordable price point between 3K-4K, stable pricing due to large restock quantities
Shoe runs large, requires careful size selection, recommends sizing down half or full size
Heel slippage and loose fit issues, irregular tread pattern easily picks up dirt and stones on dusty concrete, reducing traction
D Rose 9 at 200 yuan offers great value with strong durability, protection, and solid build quality suitable for daily wear, though cushioning responsiveness and lockdown could be improved
Primeknit woven upper with excellent breathability and high forefoot durability, responsive cushioning performance
Excellent ankle support, thick and durable rubber outsole, anti-twist shank through midfoot and TPU piece at arch for strong torsional stability, aesthetically pleasing design suitable for daily wear
Forefoot runs wide with average lockdown, thin insole and tongue reduce comfort when laces are tightened at instep
Firm midsole provides average cushioning, large heel-to-toe drop may cause calf fatigue, high heel counter sometimes pinches Achilles tendon, relatively heavy weight (446g for size 44.5
D Rose 9 is a practical basketball shoe well-suited for wide-footed players at an affordable price, but requires careful sizing and has issues with heel slippage and poor traction on dirty outdoor courts
Great fit for wide-footed players, shoe design is friendly to wide feet, ideal choice for wide-footed basketball players
Affordable price point between 3K-4K, stable pricing due to large restock quantities
Shoe runs large, requires careful size selection, recommends sizing down half or full size
Heel slippage and loose fit issues, irregular tread pattern easily picks up dirt and stones on dusty concrete, reducing traction
D Rose 9 at 200 yuan offers great value with strong durability, protection, and solid build quality suitable for daily wear, though cushioning responsiveness and lockdown could be improved
Primeknit woven upper with excellent breathability and high forefoot durability, responsive cushioning performance
Excellent ankle support, thick and durable rubber outsole, anti-twist shank through midfoot and TPU piece at arch for strong torsional stability, aesthetically pleasing design suitable for daily wear
Forefoot runs wide with average lockdown, thin insole and tongue reduce comfort when laces are tightened at instep
Firm midsole provides average cushioning, large heel-to-toe drop may cause calf fatigue, high heel counter sometimes pinches Achilles tendon, relatively heavy weight (446g for size 44.5
Derrick Rose debuted the adidas D Rose 9 on April 15, 2018 during the Timberwolves' first-round series with Houston. It was the first Rose model since the Rose 4 to ship without Boost cushioning, with adidas swapping in full-length Bounce instead. The knit upper looked more casual than performance-forward, and the outsole used tightly spaced multi-directional lines that reviewers from WearTesters, BBallEquips, and HoopsGeek found dust-prone and inconsistent. Cushioning, however, was a clear strength, with Bounce providing a balanced, low-profile ride. The shoe was widely criticized for retaining the 140 dollar price point despite the downgrade from Boost. Even so, the D Rose 9 maintained a place in the line's history as the moment adidas pivoted away from Boost-first basketball.
