Adidas adiZero 2.5

Adidas adiZero 2.5 (Black/Running White)

Derrick Rose and his Chicago Bulls are priming up for the stretch run towards the NBA playoffs. Rose, the reigning league Most Valuable Player, needs a shoe that packs a lot of explosiveness to propel him on top of the game.
With this in mind, Adidas recently released Rose’s AdiZero 2.5 line just in time for the second half of the protracted NBA season. After a month of use since its release, here’s my take on the AdiZero 2.5 breaking down the shoes in different departments using a rating system of 1 out of 10.




Responsiveness: 9
At 11 ounces, the Adizero 2.5 is perfect fit for a lightning quick guard with explosive first step. Inspired by the adiZero Crazy Light, the shoe features a premium SPRINTFRAME execution and enlarged SPRINTWEB area, which Adidas did to reduce weight, add support and maximum motion control. The former gives you the feeling of a springboard that propels you in upward motion when taking off for a shot or even for a rebound. The latter, on the other hand, allows the feet to breathe while running up and down the court.


Cushioning and ankle support: 9.5
Departing from the low tongue and gore-ankle strap in the Rose 2.0 line, the GEOFIT memory foam collar perfectly matches with the long mesh tongue. The soft but supportive foam gives your ankle the lockdown you need to be able to move quicker and more comfortable around the court. 


Traction: 10
The AdiZero 2.5 went back to the basics in its outsole traction system. This time, Adidas abandoned the more stylish yet less effective “reptile texture-like midfoot” traction system used in the 2.0 line and opted to go back to the Crazy Light route. And they did the right thing as the shoes gripped the wooden floor better and this also holds true even on street courts.


Looks & Style: 8.5
The AdiZero 2.5 doesn't only give you the support you need to dominate,
it gives you the looks too. Without being over the top, adidas has managed
to combine flash with class.


miCoach Speed Cell
What separates AdiZero 2.5 line from the competition is its compatibility with the revolutionary miCoach Speed Cell. With miCoach, the shoes turns into the best digital training tool by letting you track and upload performance data including metrics including speed, average speed (recorded every second), maximum speed (recorded every five seconds), number of sprints, distance, distance at high intensity levels, steps and stride rates.
The shoe has a cavity in the outsole unit which houses the miCoach Speed Cell.  The on-board memory stores all your measurements during your game or training for up to seven hours and then wirelessly transmits the on pitch performance data to your tablet, PC or MAC.
The stats can then be shared with friends on Facebook, introducing a competitive edge to training as stats can be compared between each other, or even with adidas professional players such as Rose, as they upload their personal results. The stats can also be uploaded to existing training plans via the miCoach website, which are then built into personalised coaching programmes that miCoach technology creates specifically for a user.

Final Thoughts
Rating: 9.5

I highly recommend this shoe to any basketball player, or fan.


You can purchase these shoes here http://www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-basketball-adizero-rose-25-red-shoes/SO419?cid=G48837&breadcrumb=u2Z1z13y9k direct from Adidas.


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