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Forefoot midsole tech
Full-length Bounce foam
Heel midsole tech
Full-length Bounce foam
Outsole tech
Rubber with herringbone traction
Upper tech
Engineered mesh + synthetic overlays
Cushioning feel
balanced to slightly firm
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
moderate-good
Traction
good
Fit
true to size, snug
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
70GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
68GoodTraction
72GoodFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
A Chicago Roots Spin-Off Begins
The adidas D Rose Son of Chi launched in 2022 as a spin-off model that referenced Derrick Rose's Chicago roots while functionally serving as a budget Rose-line takedown. Priced under the main Rose flagships, the Son of Chi paired a full-length Bounce midsole with a herringbone outsole and an engineered mesh upper with synthetic overlays. HoopsGeek and WearTesters reviewers found the build honest for its price point, with a snug fit, balanced cushioning, and reliable traction on clean courts. It was clearly a budget shoe, with materials that felt closer to team-shoe quality than signature flagship, but as a value play it delivered. The Son of Chi quickly developed an audience among players who wanted Rose branding without the flagship price tag.