Kswiss Ultrashot 3 v. Nike Air Zoom Zero

[pjv]

I am getting close to wearing out my last pair of Air Zoom Zeros. They are nearly too squishy for me (would certainly have once been), but in my old and getting older age, I need the extreme cushion to let my knees handle hard courts.

Aside from the Nike GP Turbo, I'm looking for another shoe with comparable cushioning to the Air Zoom Zeros.

Can anyone who has worn both the Air Zoom Zero and the Ultrashot 3 comment on their comparative cushiony-ness?

 

[pavo26]

I previously used the Air Zoom Zero & transitioned over to the Nike GP Turbo. While they are SUPER cushioned, I ended up developing more blisters on both feet than I have ever had in my life (never really had blisters before, even tried the Thorlo socks with them). I am a 11.5 in most shoes. I’m also interested in the KSwiss Ultra Shot 3, but was curious how the forefoot cushioning is.

 

[galapagos]

following

 

[pjv]

I previously used the Air Zoom Zero & transitioned over to the Nike GP Turbo. While they are SUPER cushioned, I ended up developing more blisters on both feet than I have ever had in my life (never really had blisters before, even tried the Thorlo socks with them). I am a 11.5 in most shoes.

I also wear 11.5 regularly and from the comments and reviews on the GP turbos, if I do order a pair of them, I'd order size 12. I've also never had a blister on my feet from tennis shoes and don't want to start now. Hearing this is making me even less enthusiastic about the GP turbos than I already was due to their price.

I will also toss the Gel Resolution 8 into the mix. I used to wear gel resolution 6's and 7's and I liked both of them but moved to the air zoom zeros specifically because of the increased cushion. Visually, the gel resolution 8 looks like it might have a bit thicker midsole than the 7, so wondering if they have increased the cushion. Welcoming any comments from anyone who has worn both the Air Zoom Zeros and the gel resolution 8 to compare them just in terms of the cushion underfoot.

 

[pavo26]

So I did try the Gel Resolution 8 briefly. The overall fell was good, however the forefoot cushioning wasn’t anywhere near the Zoom Zero or Nike GP Turbo. I will say the tie box was much better on the Gel Resolution 8’s vs. the GP turbos.

 

[McGradey]

Ultrashot 3s are a clean design, kinda keen on em next

 

[galapagos]

anyone?

 

[PhxRacket]

I can’t compare them to the Nike shoe as I cannot wear Nikes. But the Hypershot 3s are very comfortable and durable.

 

[ChanterRacquet]

As an ultrashot wearer, just now starting wearing a v3 after wearing out the soles at the toes of my last v2, I cannot compare to any Nike shoe because they are so uncomfortable. I think you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who can compare them because Nike and KSwiss fit very different types of feet.

 

[babar]

I've been a Vapor 9.5 wearer for years.
Can't seem to find new Nike's to fit my feet anymore.
Tried on the Ultrashot 3s and they felt so cushioned and comfy,
However, the toe box width was just too roomy.
I wear Nikes b/c they fit my narrow feet best.
Couldn't find any KSwiss to fit my feet properly.
They all felt too roomy in my shoe size, although I didn't try to take them down a 1/2 size or anything.