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Forefoot midsole tech
adiPRENE+ forefoot
Heel midsole tech
adiPRENE heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with deeper multi-directional guard pattern
Upper tech
SprintSkin/SprintWeb upper with SprintFrame heel support
Cushioning feel
Firm-balanced
Court feel
High
Bounce
Moderate
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Locked-in guard fit
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
58SolidCourt Feel
92ExcellentBounce
58SolidStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
95EliteContext
Story & provenance
Structured Speed Sequel
Released in 2011, Rose 2 arrived in the Rose line as adidas followed up a successful debut with more structure and lockdown. The design intent centered on preserving Rose's speed identity while adding a more secure, premium-feeling upper package. Notable versions or talking points included the aggressive SprintWeb visual and stronger structural feel. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for great traction and excellent containment with a fast ride. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.