While it won't exactly be the eight shoes that Ron Artest mixed and matched during the 2004 game, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose will be making a sneaker switch of his own in this Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. During the first half, he'll give one final run to the adidas adiZero Rose, which has helped guide him to the best four-month stretch of his career. After the half, Rose will give a proper debut to the adiZero Rose 1.5, which he'll wear throughout the rest of the season. Before the Rose 1.5 makes its world premiere, let's take a closer look at the adiZero Rose that Derrick will be wearing on Sunday.
Inspired by Derrick's alma mater Simeon Career Academy in Chicago and sunny Los Angeles, the host city of this year's All-Star Game, yellow leather and synthetic materials dominate the look of the shoe. The medial side panel is constructed with thicker ventilated mesh, making this pair different from the previously released colorways that made use of SprintSkin.
Subtle hits of blue compliment the look, turning up on the tongue, inner lining, pin line and bold 3-Stripes on the heel. The 'Magic Eye' graphic on the tongue, inspired by Derrick's "Poohdini" nickname, reveals the name Rose. Cilia traction on a yellow translucent outsole will help Derrick make his signature cuts on Sunday.
Before Derrick hits the hardwood in these kicks, you can pick up a pair for yourself at retailers like Eastbay and adidas.
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While it won't exactly be the eight shoes that Ron Artest mixed and matched during the 2004 game, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose will be making a sneaker switch of his own in this Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. During the first half, he'll give one final run to the adidas adiZero Rose, which has helped guide him to the best four-month stretch of his career. After the half, Rose will give a proper debut to the adiZero Rose 1.5, which he'll wear throughout the rest of the season. Before the Rose 1.5 makes its world premiere, let's take a closer look at the adiZero Rose that Derrick will be wearing on Sunday.
Inspired by Derrick's alma mater Simeon Career Academy in Chicago and sunny Los Angeles, the host city of this year's All-Star Game, yellow leather and synthetic materials dominate the look of the shoe. The medial side panel is constructed with thicker ventilated mesh, making this pair different from the previously released colorways that made use of SprintSkin.
Subtle hits of blue compliment the look, turning up on the tongue, inner lining, pin line and bold 3-Stripes on the heel. The 'Magic Eye' graphic on the tongue, inspired by Derrick's "Poohdini" nickname, reveals the name Rose. Cilia traction on a yellow translucent outsole will help Derrick make his signature cuts on Sunday.
Before Derrick hits the hardwood in these kicks, you can pick up a pair for yourself at retailers like Eastbay and adidas.