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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 and responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
moderate-good
Traction
good
Fit
true to size, snug
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
78Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
68GoodTraction
72GoodFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Third Round For The Chicago Spin-Off
The adidas D Rose Son of Chi 3 dropped in 2024 as the third entry in the budget Rose spin-off line, continuing the same blueprint that had made the first two models steady sellers. Full-length Bounce again handled cushioning duties, herringbone rubber covered the outsole, and an engineered mesh upper with synthetic overlays kept the price honest. HoopsGeek's review positioned the Son of Chi 3 as the most refined entry yet, with slight tweaks to fit and lockdown over the second model. WearTesters echoed that the shoe was a value-segment standout rather than a performance trailblazer. The Son of Chi line had quietly become one of adidas Basketball's most reliable budget franchises, and the Son of Chi 3 kept that reputation intact.