janelgreo
Professional
These are available in hard court on the tennis competitor website that yells at birds and at the plaza. Also at the point but it’s on preorder until October…. and on sale for like $100 lol
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Absolutely gorgeous... Unfortunately I just bought the black/grey/blue one 6w ago... Couldn't justify another pair realistically...![]()
I didn't have the problem with the heel breaking in... But I do wear Cushioned Crew socks so maybe that makes a difference.
Hollerbirds?These are available in hard court on the tennis competitor website that yells at birds and at the plaza. Also at the point but it’s on preorder until October…. and on sale for like $100 lol
I’d also be interested in break-in times. I really want to love mine, but every time I play in them they really start to rub and cause blisters after about an hour. These happen around the shoe collar, on my Achilles and just in front of my ankle bone. So far I’ve probably played about 5-6 hours total, should I persevere?
Thanks for that. I will do. I could use a clay shoe and didn’t want to get a 2nd pair and regret it. I’ll see how these go over the next few matches.Persevere. They SHOULD start to break in. and then they feel really good. At least that's what happened in my case. I, too, wear the old school thick thorlo socks. I never had a problem with that achilles area but the shoe in general felt stiff and clunky my first 3 times out.
I’d also be interested in break-in times. I really want to love mine, but every time I play in them they really start to rub and cause blisters after about an hour. These happen around the shoe collar, on my Achilles and just in front of my ankle bone. So far I’ve probably played about 5-6 hours total, should I persevere?
Persevere. They SHOULD start to break in. and then they feel really good. At least that's what happened in my case. I, too, wear the old school thick thorlo socks. I never had a problem with that achilles area but the shoe in general felt stiff and clunky my first 3 times out.
Darn it’s clay sole! I’m in hard court land and this is my next favorite color way after the black white red.![]()
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Absolutely gorgeous... Unfortunately I just bought the black/grey/blue one 6w ago... Couldn't justify another pair realistically...![]()
I have to say though, with the new model, the shoelace system is pretty poor as mine have snapped at the last eyelet (the elastic/cloth). I had to poke a hole through both of my shoes so the laces could go through on either side. It's hurting my inner ankle on my right leg unfortunately.
It's men's. I'm not sure if there'll be a hard court version since the colour is exclusive to this other online tennis shop.Darn it’s clay sole! I’m in hard court land and this is my next favorite color way after the black white red.
Hope there’s a hard court version. Are these men’s or women’s?
I had that ankle blister giving issue with them, 3 weeks in and it didn't get better, I put on ankle braces and that was the end of it, superb shoe from then on.
Looseness is not the problem, it is too hard in that area, I'm not waiting for it to soften, I'll keep using the braces, other than that, those are amazing shoes.Maybe it slides around becauseit’s too loose causing that? Did you size half a size down as is the consensus for this shoe?
Am I crazy or does anyone else find these to be some of the most comfortable shoes they've tried on right out of the box? I am perturbed by the lack of a top eyelet, excessively long shoe laces, and wider that kswiss forefoot, but otherwise, these shoes are pretty stellar. Going to double sock these tomorrow and see if improves the fit.
They are comfortable out of box! I didn't observe a break in period at all even at the heel. Currently playing with the Parley versions because the adidas logo on the inside of the foot isn't as much of an eyesore. For shoelace length, I've replaced the shoelaces with some ovals (45.3 in/115 cm) and the length is just right. Haven't had issues with eyelets breaking after switching off of the thin shoelaces they come with.Am I crazy or does anyone else find these to be some of the most comfortable shoes they've tried on right out of the box? I am perturbed by the lack of a top eyelet, excessively long shoe laces, and wider that kswiss forefoot, but otherwise, these shoes are pretty stellar. Going to double sock these tomorrow and see if improves the fit.
Don't let the clay sole stop you. I found some clay sole colorways at my local Adidas outlet, took a chance, and have noticed no difference in performance. As far as I can tell, the only difference is the full herringbone rubber sole as opposed to the split sole on the hardcourt version.Darn it’s clay sole! I’m in hard court land and this is my next favorite color way after the black white red.
Hope there’s a hard court version. Are these men’s or women’s?
Call them for warranty. Worked for a friendHave had these Barricades for a couple of months now. Really liked playing in them...until the shoelace eyelet broke loose at the top of the shoe. Fortunately, you can thread the laces through a tiny hole where the eyelet was. Still, I feared this would eventually happen (as others on this thread had mentioned). Net-net...a huge disappointment with the lace design....so unnecessary.
These colorways are inline with what Adidas is doing with their soccer cleats for World Cup.![]()
Call them for warranty. Worked for a friend
Been wearing Barricades my whole life. Last three years been wearing Gel Resolution 7/8 and SoleCourt Boosts. I found that these new Barricades were the most uncomfortable shoes I've put on out of the box.
Agree 100% Even when they finally break in they still have almost no forefoot cushioning! They have 3 big flaws:Been wearing Barricades my whole life. Last three years been wearing Gel Resolution 7/8 and SoleCourt Boosts. I found that these new Barricades were the most uncomfortable shoes I've put on out of the box.
Agreed. These shoes suck. I need the old barricades back.Been wearing Barricades my whole life. Last three years been wearing Gel Resolution 7/8 and SoleCourt Boosts. I found that these new Barricades were the most uncomfortable shoes I've put on out of the box.
What warranty?Has anyone tried to get the outsole warranty for the barricades recently?
What warranty?
I think they got rid of the 6-month sole warranty when they redesigned the shoe in 2021.
You think this applies to the 2021 version somehow?adidas Sole Warranty Procedure:
This adidas Six-Month Outsole Guarantee covers eligible Barricade tennis shoes if the outsole wears out within six months of the date of purchase. We reserve the right in our sole discretion to determine whether the outsole is worn out. This offer is good for only one replacement pair per purchase and is valid in the continental United States only. Team purchases, Barricade Team, Barricade Court and Kids Barricade shoes are not eligible for this replacement guarantee.
You think this applies to the 2021 version somehow?
Sigh ...
I always wondered why they messed with their successful past Barricade model(s). I wish they just release different colorways of their past solid Barricade instead of tinkering with part of the shoes such as the eyelet design and made it worse for many.
Except you asked if "Has anyone tried to get the outsole warranty" not "if this was still applicable"So I was just wondering if this was still applicable but guess not!