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adidas · 2011
Rose 2
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3.5
By dimension
Cushioning feel
1.5
Court feel
4.5
Bounce
2.5
Stability
3.5
Traction
3.5
Fit
4.5
Analysis
Performance profile
Performance scores
Cushioning Feel
58 / 100 · Solid
Court Feel
92 / 100 · Excellent
Bounce
58 / 100 · Solid
Stability
88 / 100 · Excellent
Traction
88 / 100 · Excellent
Fit
95 / 100 · Elite
Cushioning Feel
58Solid
Court Feel
92Excellent
Bounce
58Solid
Stability
88Excellent
Traction
88Excellent
Fit
95Elite
Is it for you?
If you like vault-like SprintFrame heel lockdown and max guard support for only $110, and can live with traction grips clean floors but slips badly once the court gets dusty, then this shoe is for you.
vault-like SprintFrame heel lockdown and max guard support for only $110
traction grips clean floors but slips badly once the court gets dusty
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
Pro reviews
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The Rose 2 is a solid performance basketball shoe priced at $110, particularly suited for guards or small forwards, but consider the durability concerns and ankle fit tradeoff before purchasing
Lightweight design at 12.4 oz, lighter than the original while maintaining better on-foot feel and durability compared to Crazy Light
Excellent breathability and comfort with textile and synthetic materials blend, Sprint Web keeps the shoe light and durable with minimal sweaty foot issues
Elastic eyelets make it difficult to achieve a tight ankle fit unless you need ankle wrapping or bracing support
Poor durability with paint chipping at the toe after only a few uses
Rose 2 delivers solid all-around performance with standout traction and cushioning that improves with use, but suffers from poor initial comfort and uncertain long-term durability
Excellent traction with unique splatter traction design and full-coverage wrap-around grip pattern that prevents slipping in all directions
Excellent cushioning that softens over time, starting stiff but breaking in to provide superior comfort and impact protection without any complaints of joint pain
Poor initial comfort due to extremely stiff foam right out of the box, making first wears feel uncomfortable
Questionable durability as traction texture wears off on the shoe's exterior surfaces, making long-term grip performance unpredictable
The Rose 2 is a solid performance basketball shoe priced at $110, particularly suited for guards or small forwards, but consider the durability concerns and ankle fit tradeoff before purchasing
Lightweight design at 12.4 oz, lighter than the original while maintaining better on-foot feel and durability compared to Crazy Light
Excellent breathability and comfort with textile and synthetic materials blend, Sprint Web keeps the shoe light and durable with minimal sweaty foot issues
Elastic eyelets make it difficult to achieve a tight ankle fit unless you need ankle wrapping or bracing support
Poor durability with paint chipping at the toe after only a few uses
Rose 2 delivers solid all-around performance with standout traction and cushioning that improves with use, but suffers from poor initial comfort and uncertain long-term durability
Excellent traction with unique splatter traction design and full-coverage wrap-around grip pattern that prevents slipping in all directions
Excellent cushioning that softens over time, starting stiff but breaking in to provide superior comfort and impact protection without any complaints of joint pain
Poor initial comfort due to extremely stiff foam right out of the box, making first wears feel uncomfortable
Questionable durability as traction texture wears off on the shoe's exterior surfaces, making long-term grip performance unpredictable
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.
