Lake Shore Drive offers some of Chicago’s most scenic views, and with this new adidas Rose Nike Free Run + 2 3 Low colorway, it also reminds us of a guy who forever changed how the world looks at the Windy City.  Any Derrick Rose release is going to have some connection to Michael Jordan so long as the Bulls current point guard continues to play in the building where MJ hung six banners, and this new ‘Lake Shore Drive’ Rose 3 Low (‘LSD’ to the locals), makes a connection to His Airness’ storied legacy with a UNC-ish colorway with a gum sole for that vintage look.  Stick with Sneaker News for another Rose 3 Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 lowtop with Jordan overtones and check out this one up close below.

Here’s the third New Balance 670 sighting this season.  They’re similar to both earlier releases in emphasizing classic suede and mesh in muted colorways and particularly close to the navy/red edition that’s also right in the NB wheelhouse.  This is perhaps the look most strongly associated with the brand (and definitely its heritage models), the grey/navy combo that’s Made in the UK at the Flimby Factory and depicted in more images after the jump.  Let us know how these compare with so much New Bal heat both new and old on store shelves early this year and grab yours today from Hanon.

We’ve seen Nike Sportswear update its classic models with countless new technological advancements, and given that adidas’ Sprint Web/Frame tech is so similar to Hyperfuse, it was really only a matter of time before something like this made its way to market.  The adidas Originals Forum Crazy Light updates 1986′s Three Stripes basketball flagship with a super lightweight and breathable synthetic upper and a colorway befitting the brand’s biggest basketball star.  Derrick Rose’s Chicago Bulls might not make it too much further in the NBA Playoffs without him, but this Chi-styled Forum Lo Crazy Light will arrive at retailers shortly, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.

Sports mean so many things to so many people, and one of the key things they provide to our culture is evidence that perseverance can triumph over adversity. adidas recognizes that the tenacity that made Derrick Rose the NBA’s youngest-ever MVP will drive his return following a gruesome knee injury during the Playoffs, and they’re taking the opportunity to chronicle D-Rose’s journey back to the United Center hardwood in a series of videos the word ‘inspiring’ doesn’t quite do justice. Have a look at the first full episode of “The Return of D Rose” after the jump, let us know what you think about his ‘Belief’ and stick with Nike Free Run 5.0 V1 Sneaker News for episode two.