Adidas Rose 3.0

Adidas Rose 3.0

Cushioning 8/10

FIT 9/10

Traction 10/10
Breath-ability 9/10
Responsiveness 9/10
Ankle support 8/10

Durability 9/10

Overall 8.75/10

So guys lets throw away the rumors that D.Rose got injured because of his shoes, this couldn’t be more false!  Let’s make one thing clear, D.Rose was over used, before he fully recovered from his groin and ankle injuries, causing him to over compensate on one side of his body. The Adirose 2.5’s are great shoes; however the 3.0’s are even better. Addidas brought back the famous sprint frame, which at first feels weird and stiff, however once you break your foot into it, the frame and shoe really adapts to you. The full length herringbone traction pattern is always a sure choice on any court type. These shoes are great fitting, especially if you have wide feet like me, and the PU sock liner brings added cushion and breathability. I normally have to wear ankle braces because of the fear of injury, but these shoes lock down your ankles really well, unlike the 2.5's which gave less lockdown.(I would still recommend wearing braces if you are prone to injury). Overall the Adirose is a great balance of technology and performance.

Note: The above evaluation was after playing eight full court, high intensity games.

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AdiRose 2.5 Green color way set for March

Derrick Rose and Adidas is set to release the AdiRose 2.5’s in green, in honor of St. Patrick’s day(March 17). Chicago has a large Irish population and every year on St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago Bulls rock their green uniforms to pay homage.

Air Jordan 2012 Unveiled Brief View

Move over Kobe System! Hello Jordan 2012 System!

I have not been this excited about a shoe in a while, let’s discuss why. First and foremost the Jordan Brand  has created a shoe that can cater to players of many needs from having to adapt to different occasions/situations,  to accomodating different positions and sizes.

Inner sleeves:

Low Cut: Designed for lighter weight, lockdown and freedom of motion for faster players.

High cut: Designed for the bigger player, or one that plays more aggressive closer to the basket. This sleeve creates lockdown for ultimate support.

Cushion systems:

Fly around – Equipped with full length air bag and foam material for bigger players who need extra cushion, for players like Carmelo Anthony, and others players at the 4 and 5 spots.

Fly over – Also foam based with a zoom bag in the front and air bag in rear for landing support. This insole will work for faster players that are slashing and cutting a lot, like a Dwayne wade.

Fly through – foam based with zoom bag in heel.This insole will work for more explosive players that are constantly on the move, like a Chris Paul

Traction:

Diamond pattern traction which I am very happy about. This traction compared to most will provide superior traction despite the court.

Carbon Fiber plate under shoe to separate the forefoot and rear foot for optimal durability and stability.

2^nd generation fly wire for lightweight design and long lasting durability.

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R.I.P Big Pun

One of the greatest of all time! (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000)

NIKE LeBron 9 [Performance Review]

“Lock me down so I can fly. Protect me from myself. Make me light. This is what LeBron James requested to Nike designers for his ninth signature shoe—and they didn't disappoint him. From lightweight cushioning to supportive Flywire, each feature of the LeBron 9 executes one or more of these needs. And because so much attention to detail was given to the performance attributes of the shoe, its style was born out of pure innovation.” - Nike

Cushioning 9/10FIT 8/10
Nike Flyware and zoom technology gives this shoe the perfect combination of today’s leading shoe technology to provide one of the best fits I have experienced in a shoe recently. The shoe felt phenomenal once my foot adapted to the Flyware and zoom bags. It does run a bit small I would recommend going up a ½ size.

LeBron 9 is fully equipped with a Max Air 180 unit for cushioning and impact protection. I really felt the Max air and Zoom air combination after landings from layups and rebounds. Also felt less impact on my knees.

Traction 7/10
I was worried because of the pattern Nike decided to go with, I would have liked to see a full length herringbone pattern. The outriggers having a smooth rubber and I did experience some slipping.

Breath-ability 6/10
Airflow with this shoes wasn’t spectacular, but there was enough to keep me comfortable. With the Flyware design the shoe keeps you stable and responsive regardless.
Responsiveness 7/10
Once the shoe is broken in, and your foot adapts to the Zoom Air, Flyware and max air bags responsiveness is pretty good. The shoe does attempt to  get you as low to the ground as possible but with the zoom air bags but you definably feel a bounce to your step that you normally wouldn’t with a true low to the ground sneaker like the Hyperfuse or Hyperdunk.
Ankle support 8/10
This shoe was designed to cater to LaBrons playing style which is primarily compared to a freight train! I feel Nike did a great job. The shoe really hugs your feet and ankles making for more fearless attacks at the basket.Durability 9/10
This shoe was built for war! Like LaBron, this shoe is a beast. Nike combines leather and synthetics to give you just enough of everything to add durability, style and most importantly performance. Enough said!

Overall 8/10
 For the price of $160us the LaBron 9 in my opinion is well worth the money. You will not find too many sneakers in the market, or ever that have combined technologies to really create a performance shoe that really delivers on a players needs. This shoe can be worn by any player and position, indoor or out, and will outlast its competition with its materials for durability. Only thing I would like to see improved is the traction, but other than that you won’t find too many things wrong with this shoe!
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APL Concept 1[Performance Review]

“The patent-pending Load ‘N Launch™ technology is implanted in a cavity in the forefoot of the basketball shoe and is designed to provide an instant improvement in vertical leap.* The device works in conjunction with the high-performance materials of the outsole, midsole, insole and sock liner to create a performance experience unlike any other basketball shoe.” - athleticpropulsionlabs

I had to buy this shoe, especially after it was banned by the NBA, I dreamed of tomahawking like my boy D.Rose on some poor schmuck at the local rec center.

FIT 6/10
Has to be broken in, because of EVA Mid sole, shoe feels soft and a little narrow in the front causing slight discomfort to the toes, but once broken in feeling goes away. True to its size

Cushioning 8/10

Shoe gave me a tight snug feeling first couple of times wearing it, but once it molded to my foot it was pretty comfortable. I felt bouncier than normal, maybe because of the Loud and launch technology.

Traction 7/10
Surprisingly, this shoe held up pretty nicely. Does not utilize any type of traditional pattern like herringbone but the high grade Crystal rubber outsole held up pretty nicely.

Durability 8/10
This shoe is built like a tank. After about 20 full court games they still look new. They used a full synthetic leather upper, carbon fiber look made great for its durability.

Breath-ability 0/10
No air flow what so ever, but like my other reviews I don’t care much for that.

Responsiveness 5/10
This shoe is designed, I feel for bigger players, who will look to go up strong in the paint mostly and this shoes will do them do that job. If you’re a guard or slashing forward this shoe is not the best, I had trouble gathering myself in situations that normally are a breeze, like cutting around screens, drop steps, and crossing over.

Ankle support 2/10
No matter how tight I fastened the laces the shoe still felt loose around my ankles.

Vertical jump increase 5/10

So the master claim will this increase my vertical leap? I have a 32-inch vertical leap, this increased my vertical to 32.5. I felt the propulsion system helped with exploding because you felt a little bounce to your step, but it did not increase my vertical by very much.

Overall 5/10
 For its claims of increasing my verticle it sure disappointed me, but I was actually surprised on the other aspects of the shoe, Like its durability and traction, however for a price of $150, I can think of many shoes that will give you much better performance.