Basketball shoes are the closest thing to tennis shoes. Basketball players need lateral stability too. Many basketball shoes have herringbone type tread patterns, which are ideal for tennis. You might find that some basketball shoes are stickier than tennis shoes, which is only a problem if you slide on hard courts like Novak Djokovic. The most common drawback is that most basketball shoes have a soft outsole that won't be so durable on hard courts, but if you happen to get one that's made for outdoor courts then it's not an issue. NBA players need more cushioning than touring tennis players because they have huge vertical leaps and jump more often. Not all basketball shoes are made specifically for cushioning, but the ones that are will have better cushioning than the best tennis shoes in both the heel and forefoot. Another benefit I found is that basketball shoes from Adidas give you higher quality materials for the money. I bought my Crazylight Boost 2016's for only $89 online and it feels like a $170 tennis shoe because of the full length Boost and the Jacquard upper, which you only find in high end shoes. If it was a Nike basketball shoe it would probably sell for $170-220, and it would sell just because it was Nike. I think Adidas is being aggressive in their pricing so they can take market share from Nike in basketball, and it's working.
Adidas Barricade 2017
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I am mostly going to be playing HarTru for the next 6 months
I want as much padding for my knees as possible.
Currently, I have Barricade Boost with Dr.Scholl's Full length gel insert for 2x protection.
So do you think I should try the Crazylight Boost ?
I can either get Barricade Boost or Crazylight Boost.
I want as much padding for my knees as possible.
Currently, I have Barricade Boost with Dr.Scholl's Full length gel insert for 2x protection.
So do you think I should try the Crazylight Boost ?
I can either get Barricade Boost or Crazylight Boost.
The Barricade Boost is lighter and more responsive because it's made for court feel. It's the better performing shoe, but at my age that's not necessarily the most important thing I get from a shoe. Performance-wise the Crazylight Boost 2016 is closer to the T22 but it's even better than the T22 when it comes to cushioning because of the full length Boost. It's a great implementation of Boost. It's not too soft like a running shoe. It's made to have enough court feel for basketball, but it's definitely comfortable. I tried the Tennis Energy Boost and I returned it because it was too uncomfortable; I thought that shoe was garbage. The Crazylight Boost has a Jacquard upper that you normally see in shoes that Nike sells for $170 and up. The combination of comfort and support from the uppers is something you don't get from cheaper materials. The outsole is an aggressive herringbone pattern. It's perfect for clay! I also love it on hardcourts because of the traction, but someone who slides like Djokovic might think it's too sticky. It won't last as long as the Barricade, but for me it's worth it. I play mostly on Har-Tru and my shoes wear out in other places before the outsole wears out anyway.
The biggest drawback with the Crazylight Boost is that some people experience heel slippage. It gets mixed reviews because the reviewers hate it if they get heel slippage, but they love it if they don't. I've had heel slippage on other shoes, but for me the heel slippage is hardly noticeable as long as I tighten the laces good. If you do get heel slippage, another forum member who has a big following on the internet for his basketball shoe reviews came up with a solution in which he poked a couple of extra holes and the problem was completely fixed:
https://schwollo.com/2016/09/27/project-crazylight-boost-2016-2/
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/the-decline-of-proper-cushioning.502040/page-14
I saw pictures of the upcoming Crazylight Boost 2018, and it appears to have those extra holes in it. I'm also waiting for the Harden Vol. 2 because it's going to have a similar Boost midsole and a customizable lacing system.
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I'm going to stick with Boost. Looks like 2016 is sold out, so I'll eat the $120.
Yes, I have flattish low arches and those plastic guards on the medial side kill my feet. Not only do they cause pain, they also caused blisters at one point.
But these shoes might serve you very well. Every foot is different.
Since these are now on sale, I picked up a pair. Normally I have to break-in Barricades for a while b/f they are remotely comfortable but man these feel tighter and more narrow than before. I wear ACE ankle braces too so there is even less room in there. Wondering if I should return. Anyone else can comment on how these break in? Will take much more than 8 hours that's for sure.
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I needed more than a month for them to break in, played in them approx. 6 hours a week. I actually thought they would never feel good on my feet, had blisters and all during that time. But then all of the certain they were alright.
