words // Brandon Richard
While training for his NBA comeback, Derrick Rose is wearing his adidas Rose 3 signature shoe and athletic apparel from the brand new ROSE Collection. However, it's always a team effort when it comes to adidas and D Rose, and the Originals crew is making sure the former league MVP has some fresh gear to wear off of the court as well.
For off-court affairs, Originals introduces the Courtside Collection, featuring sport-inspired casual styles for post-game travel, a stroll in the city and even formal events.
Within the Courtside Collection is a Derrick Rose-inspired range, comprised of Bulls-themed gear and sneakers. Clothing options include the Courtside V-Neck T, Cardigan and Track Suit. For the colder months ahead, there's a full-leather Firebird Jacket. The Superstar 2, Forum Mid, AR-D1 Low and adi EXT High make up the footwear lineup.
To keep all the pieces clean and understated, there no visible Rose markings or logos. However, a unique print appears on the upper of the adi EXT High and the translucent outsoles of the Superstar 2 and Forum Mid.
Below is a look at the special Courtside Collection Kit sent to Sole Collector, packaged within a finely crafted wooden box. Inside, Originals included the adi High EXT shoe, a Firebird Leather Jacket, a custom wooden iPhone dock and woodgrain iPhone skins.
The Courtside Collection is available now at Eastbay.com, adidas.com and adidas Originals retailers worldwide.
