Lotto Raptor IV replacement

[lexluthor]

I've been wearing Lotto Raptor IVs for about 3 years now, but the 2 pair I have are about end of life.

I've been really happy with these shoes and would love to get something as similar as possible. TW site says the Lotto Mirage 300 SPD are based off the Raptor series, so is that the best way to go?

What about any of the more moderately priced Lotto shoes? What about a different manufacturer all together?

 

[Love50]

Raptor IV's (and the previous gen) were the perfect fit for my feet but the EVO version was slightly off. I'm happy to report that the 100 SPD is a great fit again although I haven't used them enough to fully recommend them yet (waiting for my current shoes to wear out). They are lighter and should feel faster.

 

[lexluthor]

Good to know, but I think the 100 SPD is a bit more than I'd like to speed. Any thoughts on if the 300 SPD would be a good replacement as well?

 

[Winners or Errors]

Raptor IV's (and the previous gen) were the perfect fit for my feet but the EVO version was slightly off. I'm happy to report that the 100 SPD is a great fit again although I haven't used them enough to fully recommend them yet (waiting for my current shoes to wear out). They are lighter and should feel faster.

Thanks #Love50. I'm debating them as well, as I've gone around and around since the Raptor IV was discontinued and found nothing I like. Good to know that the 100 SPD does indeed fit like the Raptors.

 

[Love50]

Good to know, but I think the 100 SPD is a bit more than I'd like to speed. Any thoughts on if the 300 SPD would be a good replacement as well?

Sorry, I haven't tried the 300 SPD and unlikely to try it in the near future.

 

[lexluthor]

I'm trying to compare the Raptor IV to the 100 SPD and 300 SPD and am looking at the weights. 100 SPD is 12.6oz, 300 SPD is 14.4oz and as best as I can find, the Raptor IV was 15.6oz. Not sure why then the 100 SPD would be the best match to the Raptor IV?

Either way, I'm probably going to try out the 300 SPD.

 

[mctennis]

I loved my Lotto Raptor IV's. I wished they would not have discontinued them. They fit better than any other tennis shoe I have ever tried. I have been disappointed with the replacements Lotto has come out with, so far.

 

[galahad]

I loved my Lotto Raptor IV's. I wished they would not have discontinued them. They fit better than any other tennis shoe I have ever tried. I have been disappointed with the replacements Lotto has come out with, so far.

what became of this?? what is the sturdiest Lotto shoe on the market now? I'm looking to replace barricades, which were ultra sturdy, supportive and durable, and yet, had enough cushoining

 

[mctennis]

what became of this?? what is the sturdiest Lotto shoe on the market now? I'm looking to replace barricades, which were ultra sturdy, supportive and durable, and yet, had enough cushoining

I have not found a Lotto that is worthy enough of being used as the Lotto Raptor IV's. I had been waiting for a Lotto that was good enough but I have not seen anything coming out of Lotto yet.

 

[Uncoil]

I still have a pair of Raptor IV's that I've used for maybe 2-3 hours and put them back in the box. I can't put myself to go through a pair since I can't find another pair.

 

[mctennis]

I still have a pair of Raptor IV's that I've used for maybe 2-3 hours and put them back in the box. I can't put myself to go through a pair since I can't find another pair.

I should have bought more pairs when they were available.

 

[michael valek]

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