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Adidas Barricade 2021
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DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
As i ve said in the past if you want the speed of ubersonic, the cushion of SCB and sth that offers a little better stability than both of them then the overall best adidas shoe is solematch bounce. A sleeper….. Barricades are their F1 shoe….. it’s all about stability and it needs almost one month of break in.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
What does Miss mean ?? like Miss Universe ?? Why is it a miss? like its hurting their foot ? there is a break in period of at least 4-5 hours on this shoes. do they understand that ?
SinneGOAT
Legend
Just watch the video.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
So, I've put about 15 hours on these and...
+ very secure and stable
+ the foot is locked, not moving at all
+ they do not feel heavy at all
+ the durability is what is expected from the barricades
+ the sole is great -- sticky and stable enough but allows you to move freely and slide (on HC) if needed.
- the ventilation is not what I expected. Last few sessions were at 100F and 40% humidity and my socks were drenched. I have not seen that with the Head shoes
- I am still struggling with the blisters and issues back of my feet (left mainly)
- a few other "uncomfortable" spots popped up, however, OK for now -- no blisters
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Just put them on an walked around the pro shop a bit. I am not in love with the fit of them but I will test them out on hard courts next week.
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SinneGOAT
Legend
They worked for me pretty good, hope they work out for you.
terminator97
New User
Miss = New Barricade preferred pronoun
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Don't forget about the Heroes' 30% off.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Oh dear.. Felix is also wearing the solecourt Boost...........,, this barricade not doing so well
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satchmo_d
Rookie
Bought a pair yesterday and did drills for an hour followed by match play with my men’s team. The only issue I noticed was some tenderness (not quite a blister) towards the top on the back of my left foot. Probably would have been the same on the right foot but I wear an ankle brace on that one. Overall, my feet were locked in and they felt great. It was hot here in the ATL and I didn’t notice any issue with ventilation. Just my $.02.
marslondon
New User
Just noticed Tsitsipas has
Looks like Tsitsipas also dropped the Barricade and went back to his Parley SoleCourt Boosts. Not great for Adidas, he’s their top wearer without Thiem around.Oh dear.. Felix is also wearing the solecourt Boost...........,, this barricade not doing so well
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
And to be more correct he is using a custom sole court bounce.
marslondon
New User
Right. Essentially back to his old shoes though. Clearly he wasn’t happy with the Barricade.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
I have a dilemma. I have the new Barricades, just walked around the basement of my house. Felt very comfy just doing that. But it's still in returnable condition. Should i just return it for refund and get something else ?
marslondon
New User
I’m sure there are also plenty of people that are happy with them too! I just find it interesting how choosy the pros are and how hard it is to get a tennis shoe right. I’m enjoying my Uber 4s and they don’t seem very popular with the pros either! Although I have to say my favourites are still my Uber 2s. It’s a shame they feel the need to constantly update them.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Got good news for you barricade fans. Maria Sakkari is still wearing the new barricades at the US open
IMHO, you should keep one and return the other.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
i can't play tennis on one shoes
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
NothingButNet
Semi-Pro
Oh dear.. Felix is also wearing the solecourt Boost...........,, this barricade not doing so well
Eh? That means nothing...he is one of the adidas players that pretty much exclusively wear the Solecourt and Ubersonic line.
Only time he ever wore Barricades since moving to adidas was on grass (limited options there with SCBs and UBs).
Fact that he isn't wearing Barricades doesn't say much, if anything, IMO.
NothingButNet
Semi-Pro
Having watched the entire match and his gestures involving the shoe (the smirk on his face while testing the traction) I would assume that he wasn't feeling that secure with the grip he was getting on those fast courts.
If the Parley SoleCourt Boosts he dug out from his locker had custom soles AND better traction, then that could be the reason/s.
Fully expecting him to switch back to the new Barricades post-USO. We'll see
SinneGOAT
Legend
It literally means nothing. What a pro wears should have no effect on whether it’s a good shoe for you. YOU HAVE TO WEAR IT. It’s not about whether some guy on the tv wears a shoe.Oh dear.. Felix is also wearing the solecourt Boost...........,, this barricade not doing so well
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Dislike this comment. What shoes pro wear mean Everything because pros movement is crazy hard and they demand perfection in their shoes. if the shoe is Perfect for the pros, it is good for amateurs too. This applies to only shoes not rackets
SinneGOAT
Legend
Do you have the same movement as auger Aliaseme? Or Djokovic? Or Nadal? No, you don’t. Do you have the same foot shape and length as Tsitsipas or Felix? No, and maybe because of their foot type they need the solecourt over the barricade. Wear what works for you, it’s like using rpm blast 15 at 57 just because Nadal uses it. Racquets don’t count I agree, because majority of pros don’t use the racquet they have painted on, which in most cases can’t be done with shoes.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Yea but they are the only ones that hate the new barricade. many many posters in here and other players say it causes Blisters. that is horrible shoes
SinneGOAT
Legend
How do you know they hate it? Just because Zverev wears the ubersonic 4 doesn’t mean he hates the barricade. And what causes blisters for others doesn’t mean it will for you. Badmouthing a shoe just because you think others don’t like it is a horrible reason to dislike a shoe. It’s like saying babolats are terrible yet you’ve never played one.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
you are saying you wore it for 3 month and you have no blisters or Pain in your foot ?
SinneGOAT
Legend
I’ve worn it for 10-12 hours. No pain, no blisters, in fact it has better cushioning than my gel resolutions. The shoe has only been out for 4-5 weeks. Of course nobody has done a long term playtest, but from my experience it is foolish to make assumptions based on whatever the pros are wearing or what one person says on a forum.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
I have used them for over 15 hours now and they are still not “broken in” in the same areas as initial issues - back at the Achilles, still causing blisters, some weird areas where internal rubs against the foot.
I would not get another pair however, will ride these longer and see how it goes and any improvements.
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
It's even more noticeable with the girls, I think all of the women I've seen have been playing the solecourts. Maybe saw one wearing the new barricades, Sakkari I think.
ajspurs
Rookie
Funny thing is for me I wouldn't even take the jump to still give them a try (amongst the 'controversy') as they don't even look very nice IMO. If they looked really nice I'd be more inclined to just try them for myself.
In terms of marketing, whether it affects you personally or not, it's certainly not good that pros have worn and then ditched them.
In terms of marketing, whether it affects you personally or not, it's certainly not good that pros have worn and then ditched them.
I completely agree with you. once the shoe softens up it is extremely comfortable and I prefer the comfort to the gel 8s. There is a lengthy break in period that has to be dealt with but I think that is a necessary evil that allows the shoe to be as stable as it is. At the end of the day everyone's foot isn't going to fit every shoe, just because it doesn't fit one particular person doesn't make it a bad shoe. Plus I think it complements the solecourt boost well as they both have a different fit.
Orion
Semi-Pro
Originally ordered an 11.5 and after break in the shoe is too roomy. Just got the electric blue in an 11 and it's a much better fit. Bunions make me err on the size up and find a sock to compensate. The flex of the material and normal sized your box provides enough room. They're noisy, but not in the same uncomfortable way the GR8 clicked and buckled during break in.
They're firm but not substantial like the VC4. Wore VC4 to hit singles and could appreciate the cushioning but I prefer the Barricades low-profile and lighter weight. I imagine a mid year refresh sees the Adidas inside branding disappear and be replaced by 3 stripes that could pull double duty as medial support..like an extension of Torsion (Adidas are you listening?).
BTW The electric blue looks incredibly good !!!
They're firm but not substantial like the VC4. Wore VC4 to hit singles and could appreciate the cushioning but I prefer the Barricades low-profile and lighter weight. I imagine a mid year refresh sees the Adidas inside branding disappear and be replaced by 3 stripes that could pull double duty as medial support..like an extension of Torsion (Adidas are you listening?).
BTW The electric blue looks incredibly good !!!
The Big Kahuna
Hall of Fame
The big flaw in the Barricade 12 IMO is the elastic lacing system and the thin laces. You just cannot get the shoe to cinch down on your foot and wrap itself around it. As a result, while they are a stable shoe. they are a sloppy and unresponsive one. The cushioning is also an issue. Who would think that a shoe with a BOUNCE midsole would have so little "bounce" - the forefoot is low to the ground for good court feel, but didn't really feel any cushion. The heel is cushioned, but bulky. I was very disappointed. Did anyone playlets this shoe at Adidas before they released it?
The Big Kahuna
Hall of Fame
BTW FAA and Time are NOT wearing a true SoleCourt Boost. They are custom Adidas shoes on the SCB platform with BOUNCE midsoles instead of the BOOST. Watch this video:
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Its a shame they didnt have a predominantly black colorway to start with. Its classic adidas... they went with that stupid digital camo crap instead
Ended up going back to the old faithful cage 4. Remind me a lot of the ballistec 4.3
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Having worn both this week... I can confidently say that looks aside... the ZC4 is far and away a better shoe. I don't regret scooping 4.3s on the bay but I will probably not get them again. It was fun to wear them again but the ZC4 is just so damn fast compared to these 4.3s.
El Boris18
New User
Lighter than previous barricades, i practiced and played a tourney match on clay, they were great. I started to like them after around 6 hours of play. Downsides thin laces man, it worries me they will break soon, no forefoot cushioning, which i really need a lot.
bertrevert
Legend
Oh holy crud, really, how bad exactly?
I could see from the design it's a much lwr to the ground speed shoe. Darn. Can you compare that forefoot area to any other current shoe? I expecetd this just by looking at it....
I don't realise this, but maybe because its because I've been using the same pair of vapor x for 2 years haha
El Boris18
New User
I think it has less cushioning un the forefoot and lower to the ground than the Adidas adizero ubersonic 2, its the tennis show lowest to the ground as far as i remember playing with, play on clay,
alexg
Rookie
That was my thought initially, but discovered that the webbing loop that runs longitudinally on top, with the word "barricade" on it, is actually a handle to pull the tongue up. Make sure your laces run through the inner three smaller loops, and not on top. Now I can get a glove-like fit just by pulling the tongues up and wiggling my foot before I tie the shoes.
Thought I would share, since it was not obvious to me the first time I wore these.
Cheers
Return_Ace
Hall of Fame
Yeah, I've done that, and the other tip i have is that if you pull the tongue up, you can cinch the laces down just below the top "pad" on the tongue to prevent the tongue from sliding down.
I still hate how flimsy and thin it is (in parts) though.
I still don't think I'm getting on particularly well with the Bounce... maybe I'm too used to Boost, but i end up really slapping my heel when suddebly changing direction.
I actually put my Ubersonic 2 insoles in my 2017 Boosts which opened them up a bit more, and actually seem to be getting along with them.
