T22 lover. Need recommendation for similar replacement.

[Shaggy]

My current pair of T22's are nearing the end of their life and it's time to replace them. Went to the TW site and they're out of out of my size in all colors. In fact almost all online retailers that carry them are out of my size.

I called Tennis Warehouse to see what was up and while they didn't know for sure that the shoe had been discontinued, they did say the company is doing some restructuring and it currently doesn't look like they will be getting any more T22's.

This is a real bummer for me. I have weird feet and tried four or five different shoes before I found the T22, which fits me just right and I've been using them for two years.

Anyone out there who used to be a T22 user who could point me to something with a similar fit (especially the wide toe box and low-ish arch)?

[axel89]

Originally Posted by Shaggy

My current pair of T22's are nearing the end of their life and it's time to replace them. Went to the TW site and they're out of out of my size in all colors. In fact almost all online retailers that carry them are out of my size.

I called Tennis Warehouse to see what was up and while they didn't know for sure that the shoe had been discontinued, they did say the company is doing some restructuring and it currently doesn't look like they will be getting any more T22's.

This is a real bummer for me. I have weird feet and tried four or five different shoes before I found the T22, which fits me just right and I've been using them for two years.

Anyone out there who used to be a T22 user who could point me to something with a similar fit (especially the wide toe box and low-ish arch)?

have you tried the BaY? also get court ballistecs you can pick em up for less than 60$ using those giftcards

[Old school Paul]

Yonex 308, I ran into the same problem, theseyonex shoes are close and seem lighter.

[Ramon]

That would really be a bummer if Prince discontinues the T22. However, I'm very happy with the Rebel LS, and I hope Prince continues the Rebel line. The toe box is not as wide as the T22's, but otherwise, the fit is similar. It's a light weight shoe with a low to the ground feel, and it's my favorite overall shoe.

[Boredsurfer]

I spoke to someone at Prince directly and my 6-month warranty T-22's will ship from them on Dec. 16th. Seems they were on backorder.

Not sure what Prince's plans are for the 22's going forward, but I just saw a photoshoot on facebook showing Isner playing with some custom colored t-22's. Seems like Isner is signing with Prince for 2013 - at least for racket and shoes. Not sure if he's staying with Lacoste or not.The guy at the Prince Warehouse said he is been seeing all sorts of new stuff for 2013... no details for me yet though.

[-Kap-]

If they're just on backorder, then you're in luck, but if you still can't get your hands on a pair, you could look into the T24's, which are an "updated" version of the T22's. (The T14's are a more economical version of the T24's, so that's another option as well).

[Shaggy]

Thanks for the recommendations, everyone!

As luck would have it, I dropped my racquet off for restringing yesterday and the place I go has shoes. I never noticed before because they're situated in a weird, out-of-the-way place in the store. They had 2 pairs of T22's left in my size, so I picked both of them up.

So crisis averted for at least another year... by which time, either the T22 will be back on the shelves, or I'll be trying out your suggestions.

[Ramon]

Originally Posted by -Kap-

If they're just on backorder, then you're in luck, but if you still can't get your hands on a pair, you could look into the T24's, which are an "updated" version of the T22's. (The T14's are a more economical version of the T24's, so that's another option as well).

I tried on a pair of T24's. If it's supposed to be an update, it's the worst shoe update I've ever seen. It's a completely different fit and quite uncomfortable for me. The reviews on it aren't that great either, and I can see why.

[-Kap-]

Originally Posted by Ramon

I tried on a pair of T24's. If it's supposed to be an update, it's the worst shoe update I've ever seen. It's a completely different fit and quite uncomfortable for me. The reviews on it aren't that great either, and I can see why.

Good to know, Ramon, and thanks for the heads-up. I have no experience with them, myself (I'm currently wearing T7's), and was posting simply based on Prince's marketing.

[-Kap-]

Originally Posted by Shaggy

They had 2 pairs of T22's left in my size, so I picked both of them up.

Glad to see you've got it covered, Shaggy!