adidas Basketball was stuck in quite the sticky juncture at the release of the adidas Rose 3; the shoes were by far the most impressive Rose signatures to date, but with the star player missing the entire season with a knee injury, the shoe never really picked up any steam due to the lack of on-the-court sightings. Seeing the shoes on the feet of the superstar is by far one of the most powerful marketing tools for a signature basketball shoe, but no presence along with a competitive price-tag of $160 resulted in under-performance at retail, but things should change when Derrick gets back on the court. By then, he’ll probably be wearing the adidas Rose 4, for which a sample in a grey/black and red/black is previewed here; it features a similar silhouette as the Rose 3 and appears to use lux materials (pointing to another high MSRP), with stylized perforations, a pronounced heel-counter, and sleek midsole giving the shoe that grown-up appeal. We’ll have more for you when the adidas Rose 4 releases later this year, so check out the extra shot below and stay tuned.

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Last week, Derrick Rose was quoted saying that he would return to the NBA court on the following Monday game against the Denver Nuggets. The sports media and fan reaction was instant, and most wondered if “The Return” was happening sooner than expected. What we do know is the Chicago Bulls franchise has been incredibly cautious regarding the health of its star player, and if Rose ever returns, he should do so with complete confidence. Rose has been warming up and practicing with his fellow Bulls this past week, but during yesterday’s warm-up prior to tip-off against Denver, Rose was spotted wearing this minty-green colorway of the adidas Rose 3.5 “St. Patrick’s Day”. We’ll keep you updated regarding a release, so stay tuned and get ready for Rose to return to the NBA court soon.

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Derrick Rose continues to work towards his eventual resurgence on the NBA court, the hard work he’s putting in during the recovery process being documented in adidas’ #TheReturn campaign. The latest video again dips into the communal aspect of his career, with Rose explaining the importance of the symbiotic fan/athlete relationship. Click through with us as Rose pledges to go All-In for his return, one that will of course feature the adidas Rose 3, and let us know what you think of the new episode in the comments.

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Will Derrick Rose ever fully recapture the greatness he displayed in earning the NBA MVP award at an age younger than any previous recipient?  D-Rose is still rehabbing a catastrophic knee injury suffered during the opening game of last season’s playoffs, but adidas continues the rollout of his third signature as a reminder that even if Chicago’s 1 isn’t on the court come opening day, the Bulls are still a threat the second he returns.  The adidas Rose 3 ‘Alternate Away’ reads like a traditional Bulls road getup, but even with a colorway matching some of Michael Jordan’s most famous, it’s just a bit off until Derrick himself rocks them on court.  You’ll have your chance first, with a Thursday, November 1st release at adidas Sports Performance locations in Chi-town and New York, plus the adidas Basketball e-store, and you can see more images below in the meantime.

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In the context of Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, and especially in Chicago, any mention of a ‘nightmare’ will have you hearing Kevin Harlan’s ‘dagger’ of a call that signaled the fall of the Eastern Conference’s #1 seed and their great young leader.  D-Rose’s knee is getting stronger as we’ve seen from Three Stripes ongoing support and they’ll keep it up by issuing themed colorways even before he can get back on the court.  The adidas Rose 3 ’Nightmare Before Christmas’ puts a playful spin on a morbid theme, applying a color scheme inspired by the poster art for Tim Burton‘s breakthrough animated film, plus sublimated graphics across the upper.  They’ve got ’12-24-12′ embroidery on the inner tongue (which is actually an off day as the Bulls get ready to host Houston on Christmas Day) in reference to the movie’s setting and the release date; will you grab these purple Rose 3s even with all the other Christmastime releases (including one Bulls release that’s among the year’s biggest)?  Let us know what you think about adidas spinning a silver lining as their biggest star continues his rehab and stick with Sneaker News for updates.

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The team at adidas basketball continues to spin the story of Derrick Rose‘ eventual return to the NBA, this latest clip touching on his motivations and goals. It appears that even at a young age Rose had his mind set on what he needed to achieve via his game, citing the desire to put his family in a better situation with his talents. He’s certainly done that, with the next target being an NBA championship, something well within reach for the Chicago Bulls once they get their star back. Click through to watch the latest adidas Basketball: The Return of D Rose episode and let us know what you think in the comments.

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Recently Sneaker News gave you a look at three upcoming colorways of Derrick Rose’s mid-season transitional signature model – the adidas 3.5. Although the latest reports state that Rose could miss the entire campaign (better safe than sorry), the Rose 3.5 is still likely scheduled to release in 2013, and as these detailed images roll in, we can see the wilder design compared to luxurious, lifestyle-embodying structure of the adidas Rose 3. The standout feature is clearly the distorted grid pattern at the toe that forms a unique diamond grate pattern as well as the concentric organization of the diamond cut-outs on the upper. A full detailed viewing is right ahead so give the Rose 3.5 a thorough examination and let us know what your opinion is in the comments area below.

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