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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
Year Two Of The Budget Spin-Off
The adidas D Rose Son of Chi 2 arrived in 2023 carrying the same brief as its predecessor: deliver a budget-friendly Rose-line option built on full-length Bounce and a herringbone outsole. HoopsGeek and WearTesters revisited the formula and confirmed it remained a solid value pick, with reliable traction on clean courts and a snug fit that worked well for guards and wings. The engineered mesh upper got a minor refresh but materials stayed firmly in the team-shoe range, which kept the price low and the line accessible. While not a shoe that drew major buzz, the Son of Chi 2 continued to move good volume through team-shoe channels and rec retailers. It positioned itself as a dependable workhorse for hoopers who wanted Rose branding without a signature-tier outlay.