I had many devoted concrete years of duct taped $40 And1 sneakers from Big 5. They are probably the only basketball shoe I've bought since middle school. Streetball was one of it things back then, so I bought a pair and happened to stick with them throughout the years. I couldn't see myself spending a bill on quality sneakers that would eventually be ruined quickly playing outdoor. Recently playing more indoor ball, I finally decided it was time for an upgrade. Adizero's Rose 2.5 ended being my new choice of weaponry on out the hardwood.
I would love to give you guys an in depth review on these shoes, but after going through 8ish pairs of And1s, these felt like walking on heaven, literally. The 2.5s are very soft and light. I can actually land hard without my heel bruising up. I can make much quicker cuts without my feet moonwalking all over the place and feel comfortable with the ankle support. They are stiff, but I'm sure with any shoe they need time to break them in. Well designed Rose.
See, little things do go a long way:
I didn't get a golden sticker though. Poop.
