Adidas Drose 5 Boost Performance Review

We’re back with another performance review for the new Adidas Drose 5 Boost! Boost technology made its basketball debut earlier on the Crazylight 4 and this time we get the full-length version on the Derrick Rose’s latest signature sneaker. Adidas PH hooked us up with the Brenda colorway for our test run so let’s get to it!

CUSHIONING

Boost. From heel to forefoot. That’s what’s up. After trying out the Crazylight 4 boost a few months back I couldn’t wait for the Drose 5 to drop and get that full-length boost setup tested. Right off the box the boost cushioning was not that obvious. It felt a bit firm but you knew it was there. You could feel it at the heel because you have the thicker part there but the forefoot was not that obvious. Once you get them on the court it feels different. Boost cushioning starts to engage and you get that bounce and responsiveness that you want. I could feel the boost while running up and down the court and it felt great. It was responsive on cuts and change of direction. The boost on the heel definitely does its job on your landings. Overall the Boost cushioning was great. It was comfy and responsive while still being firm enough to keep your foot stable.

FIT

A bit tricky in this area to start. Some say go a half size up. Some say go half size down. Lengthwise for me it felt true to size but I did feel it was a bit narrow right at the fore foot area so I went a half size up. It did give me a little more room on my toes than I would have liked so you have to go with elite/thick socks. The uppers feature Sprintweb which is a synthetic material that’s light and thin to offer more breathability. I liked the material better on the Crazylight 4 Boost which used a type of mesh that moved better with your foot. The synthetic material does offer a bit more structure and holds your foot in place but it started out a little stiff for me, or maybe I’m just starting to get used to playing is mesh a lot more. In any case I felt that it needed a few runs to break it in and get that better fit. The Drose 5 features an EVA fit cage that wraps around the ankles up to the midsole area for better support and stability. It felt like something hugging your ankle, sort of like wearing an ankle support but I didn’t really feel that it hindered any of my movements. This helps the overall lockdown of the shoe which felt good except for the extra space on the toe area. Heel lockdown was good also with the TPU heel counter present at the back with the Drose logo.

BREATHABILITY

Sprintweb uppers plus perforations all around the shoe are the main areas for air flow and I think the Drose does well in this area. It’s not as good as a mesh upper but totally adequate and I didn’t feel any hot spots. I don’t really mind this part of the shoe unless I really feel hot in it which I didn’t. No problems here with the Drose 5.

TRACTION

The Drose 5′s outsole features a wave pattern on the toe area combined with a translucent rubber on the forefoot and heel. On court traction was great. I didn’t have any problems with slipping and It did well on stops, hard cuts, and directional changes. Drose’s game is built on quick moves and sudden change of pace which you’ll be able to do with the Drose 5 but of course not as fast.

SUPPORT

Great support on this one. You have the EVA fit cage which keeps your ankles protected and your foot locked in. It’s firm but does not stop any of my movements and I didn’t feel any pain in all of my runs. The TPU heel counter keeps your foot stable and your heel definitely locked in. The X bar on the outsole adds to the stability of the shoe and is balanced well with the boost cushioning system. The Sprintweb upper offers better structure than the Crazylight 4 which used mesh. If feels stiff at first but you do feel your foot contained at all times and it will just take a few runs to get that right fit. Personally I would prefer the mesh over synthetic but it does it’s job it protecting your foot.

Overall the Drose 5 offers a lot of great features you want in a shoe. It’s light, stable and you have full length boost technology. This shoe definitely gets the job done. Personally, I prefer the fit of the Crazylight 4 better because of the material which I felt moves better with your foot but you can really feel more structure and protection here if that’s what you’re looking for. The Drose 5 Boost is available now at Titan and Adidas shops and all other Adidas retailers for P7,995.