When it comes to Derrick Rose, you know adidas doesn’t play. And fresh off the numerous colorways and special releases of the D. Rose 3, they’ve upped the ante with the D. Rose 3.5, which are even bigger and better than the last model. As you can tell, they look a tad bit different, and adidas has implemented a few new bells and whistles. Hit the jump for more pics, and a detailed description of the 3.5’s.
These joints will drop sometime in April.
Inspired by Derrick’s dedication and hard work to his game the sixth signature shoe for Rose features adidas’ most innovative performance technology, premium and rich style elements and more personal details than its predecessor. The D Rose 3.5 features a bold spiral overlay pattern is inspired by Derrick’s goal to tighten his game. The synthetic leather upper features the spiral protruding from the D Rose logo on the ankle to represent how his on and off-court success continues to grow from the support of his family, who inspired the logo. Chicago call-outs on the inside of the tongue showcase the essence of Rose, including a “Rooted in Chicago” graphic with lettering, colors and shapes inspired by his tattoos and the Chicago flag. The oversized tongue features a reflective overlay of the logo to illuminate and pop on and off the court.
To exceed the performance needs for Derrick’s unique style of play which includes extreme changes in direction, acceleration and explosiveness, adidas designers made the D Rose 3.5 more supportive, comfortable and responsive than its predecessor. The shoe fits even closer to the foot for faster cuts and features a SPRINTWEB upper engineered specifically for his style of play, which reduces weight with maximum support and breathability.
Additional performance features include an ergonomic ankle collar pocket to ensure maximum support during hard cuts and a breathable mesh tongue to improve comfort. SPRINTFRAME technology features an external heel counter to reduce weight and allow for energy return and motion control, giving Derrick his best performing signature shoe to date to improve his performance on court.
The D Rose 3.5 will be available in home and away colorways on January 31 at adidas.com for $160. The shoe will launch in six additional colorways through April.