carrwash13
Rookie
The new breathe cage are on the TW site now. Who's gonna buy these? I think I might.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage.html?PCODE=NBCAGE
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage.html?PCODE=NBCAGE
Nike Breathe Cage are finally here. You like?
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carrwash13
Rookie
yea, a simple color change away from that seafoam would have made them awesome looking......too bad. I'll probably still get them cause I need some new shoes.
BiGGieStuFF
Hall of Fame
That color is hideous!
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Deleted member 6835
Guest
sorry for being ignorant, but whats so great about the breathe cages? ive never heard of them, lol
are they better than the breathe free II's and barricade IV's and vapor's?
are they better than the breathe free II's and barricade IV's and vapor's?
carrwash13
Rookie
They are basically the breathe free IV (just a new name) and are kind of like Nike's Barricade in a way.
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stormholloway
Legend
I actually like the colors. The description says it's like the II. The review link doesn't work.
Agree with vinnier6, its just like the B2 and with the cage design. Probably that's why Nike didnt name it the B4 as like they did on B3 which was a major overhaul design from B2 although keeping all the good points of B2.
I think B4 just a facelift from B2 and with a newer and durable outsold material XDR.
I think B4 just a facelift from B2 and with a newer and durable outsold material XDR.
squints
Rookie
stormholloway
Legend
Seafoam green is a classic Fender Stratocaster color as well has a classic 50s Chevy color.
Hardly ugly or girly. The whole point of pastels is that they are easy on the eyes.
Hardly ugly or girly. The whole point of pastels is that they are easy on the eyes.
ibringtheHEAT
Semi-Pro
How can you guys say you prefer other shoes over them, when you haven't tried them (I'm assuming)........?
Anyways I'm not going to buy, I'm content with my Lotto Revenge's which are less than half the price of these =]
Anyways I'm not going to buy, I'm content with my Lotto Revenge's which are less than half the price of these =]
stormholloway
Legend
If the Cages are more stable Breathe II's, I'm all for it. The Breathe II, while great, can feel a bit flimsy at times. I had a nasty fall on court the other day. I've been wearing my Vapor IIIs as of late.
HeadPrestige
Professional
I just ordered a pair of Cages. I personally think they are nice looking (besides the green but its not too noticeable) asthetically a vast improvement over the bf3s. Im hoping the traction is improved from the breathe free 2s as that was my only complaint with those shoes.
stormholloway
Legend
I want full reports.
HeadPrestige
Professional
ill give a full report after i get them (hopefully friday)
HeadPrestige
Professional
Just got the shoes. They are a lot different then i thought they would be. The mesh in the front is a different material then the rest of the shoe... unlike the bfIIs and are very thin. The top of the shoe has MUCH more cushioning then the bfIIs as well. Also the toungue design has changed... it is disconnected from the top of the shoe.. if that makes any sense.
On court im not sure yet. I only played for about 1-2 hours with them. They seem pretty similar, just a lot more comfortable IMO. Also traction is slightly improved.
On court im not sure yet. I only played for about 1-2 hours with them. They seem pretty similar, just a lot more comfortable IMO. Also traction is slightly improved.
carrwash13
Rookie
got any pictures of them in person?......what's your opinion on the seafoam color when it's actually in front of you?
carrwash13
Rookie
the new weekly video vlog on the new stuff at TW has some good shots and explanation of the breathe cage....I think it's better looking in the video and makes me more intereted in them
All comparisons that I will be making, will be compared to the Breathe Free IIs:
They are more narrow, have a larger 'tongue' (annoying) , have a more stiff cage, stiffer outsole and midsole, less traction, more padded 'tongue' (but it feels more flimsy), they also have a lot less room in the toe box (both vertically and especially horizontally), and like whoever above said, the 'tongue' and the cage are not connected anymore, which is a bit annoying.
Specifically they trimmed some outsole from the inside of the area near the ball of the foot, but also added some area to the outside. This may be an illusion due to the shoe being more narrow. But towards the outsides of the foot, there is a little extra material for those who supinate/under-pronate. This will also be nice for those who often roll their ankle. The shoe sits a bit higher, and while the shoe looks like it has more room towards the front of the foot (ball/toe) it's so stiff, that it doesn't necessarily equate to that. The plastic piece that bridges the ball and heel area of the shoe is a bit thicker, but it's also shorter. I don't know if this necessarily mean better arch support or not... Tread design is visually the same.
I think they run about a 1/4-1/2 size smaller than the BF IIs. The outsole seems a little more durable, this probably at the cost of grip.
If you thought the BF IIs were a little too wide or a little too flexible, you will love this shoe. Otherwise, I would stock up on the BF IIs, like I have. Or atleast will once I post this.
By the way, this shoe is very nice looking after you spend some time around it. The teal is a bit feminine looking, but it really contrasts well with the black and white. It's almost as nice looking as my old Photo Blue BF IIs.)
They are more narrow, have a larger 'tongue' (annoying) , have a more stiff cage, stiffer outsole and midsole, less traction, more padded 'tongue' (but it feels more flimsy), they also have a lot less room in the toe box (both vertically and especially horizontally), and like whoever above said, the 'tongue' and the cage are not connected anymore, which is a bit annoying.
Specifically they trimmed some outsole from the inside of the area near the ball of the foot, but also added some area to the outside. This may be an illusion due to the shoe being more narrow. But towards the outsides of the foot, there is a little extra material for those who supinate/under-pronate. This will also be nice for those who often roll their ankle. The shoe sits a bit higher, and while the shoe looks like it has more room towards the front of the foot (ball/toe) it's so stiff, that it doesn't necessarily equate to that. The plastic piece that bridges the ball and heel area of the shoe is a bit thicker, but it's also shorter. I don't know if this necessarily mean better arch support or not... Tread design is visually the same.
I think they run about a 1/4-1/2 size smaller than the BF IIs. The outsole seems a little more durable, this probably at the cost of grip.
If you thought the BF IIs were a little too wide or a little too flexible, you will love this shoe. Otherwise, I would stock up on the BF IIs, like I have. Or atleast will once I post this.
By the way, this shoe is very nice looking after you spend some time around it. The teal is a bit feminine looking, but it really contrasts well with the black and white. It's almost as nice looking as my old Photo Blue BF IIs.
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BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
But in this week's Vlog #12, Chris mentiones that the tongue is still connected to the top of the shoe on the new BF Cage.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Well, of course, all tongues on all shoes are connected to the rest of the shoe near the toes, but on the Vlog, Chris specifically called it a "uni-tongue" just like on the BFII's.
It even says so in the product description:
The Air Max Breathe Cage, worn by ATP player Rafael Nadal, offers the ultimate in speed oriented support, stability and court feel combined with a high level of durability and comfort. Very reminiscent of the Air Max Breathe II, this fourth version offers easier entry through a revised uni-tongue design and an even more durable XDR outsole.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageMSNIKE-NBCAGE.html
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HeadPrestige
Professional
yes it is a unitounge in that it connects to the sides of the shoes towards the top.. however the top of the tounge is completely disconnected from the rest of the shoe. its one piece, but its not built around the rim of the shoes like the bfIIs... doesnt really make sense to argue with the other guy, when he HAS the shoes, as do i.
irishcommodore15
Rookie
Why is no one comparing this shoe to the Nike Air Max Breathe 3? And why is the price for the Nike Air Max Breathe Free II, 3, and IV the same?
stormholloway
Legend
HeadPrestige says more traction. Vamz says less traction.
The sole looks the exactly same. Which is it? More or less?
The sole looks the exactly same. Which is it? More or less?
tenniskid3119
Semi-Pro
shooooo, im not buying those shoes.
Traction is marginally different. The material they used is a little harder (used a durometer) and more durable. If that's a make or break factor, I wouldn't really worry about it.
Also, the reason people don't compare them with the BF 3s is because people who tend to like the 2s, tend not to like the 3s. I know this is a fairly large generalization, but that's what it seemed on these boards. Plus the 3s did not sell nearly as well as the 2s. Plus if you look at the 2s and Cages, they are visually, very similar. Makes more sense to make that comparison.
Also, the reason people don't compare them with the BF 3s is because people who tend to like the 2s, tend not to like the 3s. I know this is a fairly large generalization, but that's what it seemed on these boards. Plus the 3s did not sell nearly as well as the 2s. Plus if you look at the 2s and Cages, they are visually, very similar. Makes more sense to make that comparison.
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stormholloway
Legend
III's were a disaster for me. Felt like a shoe designed for a monkey's foot. No offense to wearers of the shoe.
Lloyd Barcenilla
Professional
carrwash13
Rookie
Navy? I thought they were black?
