Name your all time favorite tennis shoe
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vandre
Hall of Fame
are you thinking of the air zoom trainers?
if so, I can tell you they aren't much like the originals. the old ones were 3/4, the zoom trainers are technically 5/8 height. doesn't sound like much of a difference until you put them on. I bought about 3 pairs to play in when they were retro-ed and I couldn't play in them because not only did they lack the support of the 3/4 version, they actually hit my ankle bone in such a way that actually hurt whenever I moved sharply. I am wearing them for daily casual use but even then I can't tie them too tightly or they hurt my ankles.
retro-fail!
Matthew Bance
Rookie
babolat propulse 3 limited edition
jelle v
Hall of Fame
my all time favorite
left them in my car and had them stolen...
I have those!! Those actually may be my favorites too.. 8)
The blue Vapors from 2005 also are my favorites.
Matthew Bance
Rookie
babolat propulse 3 limited edition
Gonzalito17
Banned
I think that's the first mention of Prince for this discussion.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Prince NFS shoes fit so sweetly. Plenty of room in the toebox, snug around the heel.
Matchball
Semi-Pro
Scratch everything I said.
I just got a pair of the Nike vapor tour 9's... Wow.. It's like a cloud that propels you through to your next stride. Easily best shoes I've ever worn for tennis. And got them half off, hate to see that
I wonder how the new 9.5s compare.. Are the Vapor 9 better for narrow or wide fit?
thejuice
Hall of Fame
wish I got 10 of these (and 5 of all the other colorways) when they were still out...
long live the courtballistec 2.3!!!!
I still have a mint pair of these in the box because they never quite fit me right. I wear a size 14 so it's hard to really do anything when you buy a shoe, want to like it, and it just doesn't pan out.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Like, store your boat? http://canopywarehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/portable-boat-garage.jpg
Bdarb
Hall of Fame
I'm flat footed so my feet end up being a bit wider. They really are just incredibly comfortable right out of the box. Not much break in required but they seem surprisingly durable. I always wore cb's thinking they felt more durable but that air pocket thing in the back, I always wear the tread down and it 'pops' then it makes funny sounds when you walk.. Hopefully vapors are better.
Reebok triple break pump - best looking shoes ever:
https://web.archive.org/web/2007122...nnis-warehouse.com/descpageMSREEBOK-PTBM.html
https://web.archive.org/web/2007122...nnis-warehouse.com/descpageMSREEBOK-PTBM.html
thejuice
Hall of Fame
Matchball
Semi-Pro
Oh man, I know exactly what you mean.. So frustrating...
California
Semi-Pro
Adidas Barricade 2's
Hi, please you can post a TW archive of 2000 and 2001?
For example fall 2000 or spring 2001....
Thanks Ron!
Thanks...and an archive of 2000? Only to remind....
Thanks, hello.
hcb0804
Hall of Fame
But neither compares favorably with the Barricade 5.
The Barricade 5 is still the epitome of the Barricades.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
What makes the 5 better than the 6,7, or 8? Does Murray still use the 5?
hcb0804
Hall of Fame
1. The fit.
2. The cushioning.
3. The stability.
4. The durability.
5. The comfort.
6. The breathability....in other words, everything
And yes, as a matter of fact, Murray went back to wearing his custom hybrid Barricade 5's made to look like Barricade 7's for Indian Wells.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
And this is why they're back
cknobman
Legend
Adidas Barricade 2
Ever since that version that series gets worse almost every year (with exception of the 5, it was not a bad shoe).
Now the fit is so poor (stiff, narrow, heavy) I wont even buy them anymore. I currently have a pair of 7's I received off a warranty claim on a pair of 6's and I HATE THEM. Blister my foot, fit way too tight, and in general feel like crap.
Adidas ruined a GOAT shoe.
Ever since that version that series gets worse almost every year (with exception of the 5, it was not a bad shoe).
Now the fit is so poor (stiff, narrow, heavy) I wont even buy them anymore. I currently have a pair of 7's I received off a warranty claim on a pair of 6's and I HATE THEM. Blister my foot, fit way too tight, and in general feel like crap.
Adidas ruined a GOAT shoe.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Never figured out what foot was supposed to fit in these shoes. And so little cushioning. Had to buy a half-size larger. Mean the later Barricades, wish the shoes would just wear out but won't.
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hcb0804
Hall of Fame
Nah.....B2 was crap. Second worst Barricade ever. The 6 was the only version worse than the 2.
JT_2eighty
Hall of Fame
Nike Zoom 2K11; perfect blend of comfort, speed, support and fit for me. Unfortunately the outsoles blew out too fast. Still looking for something that fit as good with the same fast feel as well as lateral support.
+1 on this post.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
Nike CBs 4.3 b/c they feel fast, fit like a glove, have lateral stability, great sole warranty (although it lasts less now then in the 2.3 model)- basically the best ballance between features and cost.
The main drawback being the shoe lace system that breaks, especially when supports starts to give say after a couple of months of usage...
The main drawback being the shoe lace system that breaks, especially when supports starts to give say after a couple of months of usage...
Bdarb
Hall of Fame
I agree but only with the flaws lol. I thought they fit poorly and in about three weeks the air bubble in the back popped so it always makes an annoying sound when I walk. I only wear mine as casual shoes now.
Bdarb
Hall of Fame
Closest I've found is the vapor 9 (not the 9.5). The nine is softer, but still not like the 2k11's. Best shoes ever but the durability was crap. Like my coach used to say, you pay for the technology, not the durability. I used to run straight through the bottom in the big toe area in like a month or two tops :|
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
Don't know man, haven't broken an air bubble yet, in about 10 pairs...
As for casual shoes? Don't really like the colors or the stifness.. I walk in Asics gel tennis shoes around $40.
The Asics Gel Resolution 2 were the best I've ever worn. Tons of comfort and stability, and the width wasn't as wide as the resolutions are now. Never felt like I needed to adjust them or anything. Vapor Vs would have to be a close second for the super low to ground feel and fast ride everywhere on court.
