Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi
Released 8/2021, High Top, Derrick Rose,
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Performance Ratings
8.0
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
14 ratings
Performance Summary
The Adidas D Rose Son of Chi features good traction and solid support.
Pros
Traction is consistent on all surfaces
Supportive and low to the ground
Cons
Materials aren't the best
Best Suitable For: Players with quick playstyles and don't need lots of impact protection.
Category Performance Ratings
9.0
Traction
Herringbone pattern with standard rubber. Very sticky on clean indoor courts but dust-sensitive and benefits from wiping.
8.0
Cushion
Full-length exposed Bounce foam. Low-to-ground, responsive and bouncy ride with adequate but not plush impact protection.
7.3
Materials
Synthetic/mesh upper with budget materials. Feels inexpensive and requires break-in; serviceable for play but not premium.
8.0
Support
Supportive upper with solid lateral stability and containment. Can feel restrictive and limit ankle mobility for some players.
7.7
Fit
Snug fit in forefoot and midfoot with limited stretch. Good lockdown after break-in but may feel tight for some.
50%
Outdoor
Outsole appears durable for outdoor use. Reviewers expect good wear on rough courts and solid traction longevity outdoors.
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large
Sizing
Mixed reports: true to size for some, others recommend half size down or half up. Size to foot width preference.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular best. Forefoot feels slightly snug; wide feet may need more room or a wider version.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  Nike G.T. Future |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.0 | 8.2(0.2) | 8.2(0.2) | 6.8(1.2) | 8.9(0.9) | 8.9(0.9) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | 9.4(0.6) | NA | NA | 9.3(0.5) | 9.5(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $99.99 | $80.97 $150 | $169.99 $210 | $200 | $149 | $225 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 390g - 410g | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
Expert Rating: 8.0 (ranks #315 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.2
September 13, 2021
For $100, this is a fantastic option. It is one of the best D Rose shoes to come out in recent years. It plays quickly and offers plenty of court feel though the impact protection could be better. But for the price, it's hard to beat the Adidas D Rose Son of Chi.
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8.0
September 23, 2021
Overall, the Adidas D Rose Son of Chi has good traction and feels responsive. The support is good as well. It just isn't the most minimal feeling shoe in terms of materials.
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7.8
January 22, 2022
The D Rose Son of Chi has nice traction, but the cushion isn't anything special. The support plays well enough, but you can tell the materials aren't the best.
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User Reviews of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #131 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.5
April 11, 2023
Very nice shoe for athletic players, with nice support and fit, also bounce cushion is great, but the materials is not so good, but in outdoor doing normally
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10.0
December 9, 2022
I liked how durable and comfortable they are amazing ❤️
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8.2
October 17, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #114 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #158 of 385)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
September 13, 2021
The traction used on this shoe performs nicely. You're going to experience an amazing bite.
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9.0
September 23, 2021
The traction performs excellently. I would say the bite is top-tier, especially on clean courts. The only drawback is the dust pickup, but this didn't affect performance after wiping.
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9.0
January 22, 2022
The best feature of the shoe is traction. Its herringbone grips the floor so well.
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Cushion of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #275 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #226 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.0
September 13, 2021
The Son of Chi uses full-length exposed Bounce cushioning. It provides good bounciness and impact protection while still remaining low to the ground.
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8.0
September 23, 2021
The full-length Bounce felt a little thin. The compression isn't very noticeable, so impact protection is adequate. However, it is responsive and low to the ground.
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7.0
January 22, 2022
The shoe uses Bounce cushioning to provide solid responsiveness. It doesn't have the best impact protection, though.
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Materials of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.3 (ranks #367 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 7.9 (ranks #277 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
2
8 - Good
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7 - Average
8
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
7.0
September 13, 2021
It doesn't use the most premium-feeling materials, but it gets the job done just fine.
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8.0
September 23, 2021
The quality of the materials is not good. It took a while to break them into the point where they felt comfortable.
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7.0
January 22, 2022
The materials have a cheaper feel to them. It still performs, but it could've been better.
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Support of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
Expert Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #294 of 385)
User Support Rating: 9.2 (ranks #50 of 385)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
8.0
September 13, 2021
The lateral stability of the shoe is sturdy. Overall, the support performs well.
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8.0
September 23, 2021
The upper is supportive, so my foot felt contained. I had no issues with lateral stability. The Son of Chi also felt restrictive and sturdy in the ankle mobility department. Keep that in mind if that's something you look for in a shoe.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
The support of the shoe is good but not great.
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Fit of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.7 (ranks #337 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #226 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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5 - Poor
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8.0
September 13, 2021
The toe box is a bit snug, but the shoe fits decently.
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7.0
September 23, 2021
I felt pinching in the midfoot area, but that went away after breaking them in. The materials also don't stretch much, making them feel snug.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
The fit on the shoe feels snug. There isn't much extra space provided.
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Durability of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #104 of 385)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #148 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 76.9 (ranks #96 of 385)
Good (100%)
9
Fair (50%)
3
Bad (0%)
2
fair
September 23, 2021
I feel like durability on an outdoor court would be good.
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Width of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
3
regular
11
slightly wide
3
very wide
0
regularly wide
September 13, 2021
The front of the shoe is only a tiny bit narrow. Going true to size should be fine for most people.
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slightly narrow
September 23, 2021
Slightly snug.
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slightly narrow
January 22, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Size of the Adidas D Rose Son Of Chi:
very small
1
slightly small
5
true to size
8
slightly long
2
very long
0
½ size small
September 23, 2021
I would say that you should go up half a size. The forefoot is snug and doesn't stretch.
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½ size small
January 22, 2022
I would say go true to size still.
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