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The Adidas Boost Basketball Kicks Feature 'Boost' Cushioning

— August 18, 2014 — Fashion
The Adidas Boost basketball shoes -- consisting of the Crazylight Boost and D Rose 5 Boost shoes -- use industry-leading cushioning technologies designed to store and return maximum energy to players.

These kicks were tested for over a year with top NCAA and NBA players, all of whom clearly preferred the Boost shoes to basketball shoes with regular EVA foam.

The Adidas Boost basketball shoes even received a stamp approval from none other than star Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose:

I've played in them for a couple months, but every time I put them on it feels like a new shoe and it's the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. Now, I can't imagine playing without Boost in my shoes.

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Industry Implications

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