PaddyDutch
Semi-Pro
That and the sole that appears not to wrap around to protect the sides + the asymmetrical lacing. I’m still interested in these, but there seems a lot to dislike sofar.
Adidas Barricade 2021
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Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
That looks terrible.
PaddyDutch
Semi-Pro
Took another look. In one picture it appears to say “bounce” on the rear of the midsole. It’s hard to see, but the “ou” is pretty clear. If correct, that would mean no mushy Boost, which is good IMO.
It also appears to have a relatively large drop; high heel, but low forefoot.
It also appears to have a relatively large drop; high heel, but low forefoot.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Adidas missed the mark on the branding on this one for sure. Its just.... so much
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Sliders are ruining normal shoes for the rest of us. Everyone is modifying their shoes to protect their laces against sliders but thats catering to maybe 5% of players.... kinda strange if you ask me
It's not really for sliders. It's just different/futuristic for the sake of being so, to differentiate it from previous products.
SinneGOAT
Legend
Why do brands think people like thin tongues? Do they have some sort of sock that we don’t?Adidas missed the mark on the branding on this one for sure. Its just.... so much
I think it's a cost-saving measure, but they pretend it's for performance.
bertrevert
Legend
No matter I will still buy it. Darn it. I just look to them to lead the field and do something we need. Am hopeless, adidas just usually means buy it to me, ever since barricades...
SinneGOAT
Legend
All Day I Dream About Barricades
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
How much are they? 90 bucks or 100 tops, if you ask me. Maybe I'd change my mind when I see it in person.Adidas missed the mark on the branding on this one for sure. Its just.... so much
PaddyDutch
Semi-Pro
100 makes zero sense.
If they are priced at the level of previous barricades, they’ll be at 140. Considering the recent rise in prices, 160 would even be possible.
let’s hope my current shoes last until the release
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
My post was implying that they looked pretty basic. Like a $90 shoe.100 makes zero sense.
If they are priced at the level of previous barricades, they’ll be at 140. Considering the recent rise in prices, 160 would even be possible.
let’s hope my current shoes last until the release
SinneGOAT
Legend
I get the feeling it will be 140 and if there is a boost version then 160. Just hoping it stays low-ish because I would like to pay less.100 makes zero sense.
If they are priced at the level of previous barricades, they’ll be at 140. Considering the recent rise in prices, 160 would even be possible.
let’s hope my current shoes last until the release
bertrevert
Legend
SinneGOAT
Legend
The gel resolution 8 has been my go to shoe after the barricade 2018. Try that shoe, you may not want to go back. However August 1st can not come any quicker
bertrevert
Legend
Yep, second that, the gel res 8 for being the body-double stand-in...
Return_Ace
Hall of Fame
Personally couldn't get along with the Gel Res 8, the Barricade 2018 isn't the best fit for me, but it doesn't present any major issues.
The Gel Res 8 on the other hand just did not feel comfortable, felt like the ankle/heel support was too shallow.
The Court FF2 however was a decent enough substitution, had to go down half a size because Asics sizing is weird vs. Adidas but other than that don't have too much of a problem.
The Gel Res 8 on the other hand just did not feel comfortable, felt like the ankle/heel support was too shallow.
The Court FF2 however was a decent enough substitution, had to go down half a size because Asics sizing is weird vs. Adidas but other than that don't have too much of a problem.
Tsitsipas training in Paris with the new Barricades in black!
bertrevert
Legend
Heel looks very much the same, but forefoot wider?
Tennis_Hands
Banned
After the somewhat disappointing decisions around the SCB and the fit of Ü4, I certainly hope you are right, but I don't want to get my hopes high, as I know that I almost certainly will be disappointed. As it stands, I will probably be waiting for the ON offering. That one seems to have the best potential to feature a wide toe box.
KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
Sorry if this has been asked and answered but does this mean that the SoleCourt Boost will be discontinued? Can’t see any new ones on for instance the Adidas site.
The newest ones are the black/grey/purple clay court ones that were released for the clay court season. Not sure if they'll release a new colour for Wimbledon / the grass season or not but highly doubtful that they'll carry the line on after that.
KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
Thanks! I hope they continue. I used the barricades for a lot of years, forced to switch to the Solecourt Boost and I ended up liking the switch. Don’t feel like switching again.
What’s the most Barricade or Solecourt Boost-similar shoe? Gel resolution 8?
I'm in the exact same boat
used barricades since I was 15 probably but ended up loving the SCBs.I have a pair of GR8s, but every time I play in them I get a bout of plantar fascitis. I have no idea why, because they're fairly comfortable otherwise. After the last bout I just decided to stock up on SCBs instead and haven't had any foot problems since. But I would say for most people they would be quite similar shoes both in fit and purpose.
KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
I'm in the exact same boat
I have a pair of GR8s, but every time I play in them I get a bout of plantar fascitis. I have no idea why, because they're fairly comfortable otherwise. After the last bout I just decided to stock up on SCBs instead and haven't had any foot problems since. But I would say for most people they would be quite similar shoes both in fit and purpose.
Stocking up seems like the way to go.
HBK4life
Hall of Fame
I have those under my bed. Maybe I’ll bust them out.The new barricades look an awful lot like this one:
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
The new barricades look an awful lot like this one:
Andy Murray loved them. He even asked UA to copy them. All is good.
bertrevert
Legend
^^in a fit of desperate cheapness I bought these ^^ off alibaba xpress back in the day, but they turned out to be cheap-for-a-reason knock-off lower-spec materials, and I had two black toenails pretty quick
Anyways, this 2nd coming is... er, coming, but it does feel like an eternity.
Anyways, this 2nd coming is... er, coming, but it does feel like an eternity.
marslondon
New User
I thought they are old barricades they’re wearing. It looks like they’ve dug them out just for the grass.
marslondon
New User
Yep, if you Google Adidas Barricade Grass they are still available to buy.
curtstead
Professional
That would mean Dan Evans would have went from the Uber 2 to the Uber 4 to the old Barricades all within a couple of months. Weird.
curtstead
Professional
Yep, you're right. I see that now.
marslondon
New User
Interestingly it looked like Zverev had on some Uber 4’s for grass
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
marslondon
New User
Maybe we’ll get to see them at Wimbledon. I have to say I’m really disappointed by that huge adidas logo. I might have been interested in those but can’t see me wanting to wear those down at my club.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
Very ugly
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Unless your club has special requirements logos shouldn't be a problem.
Also, Tsitsipas was wearing them without the logo, so maybe there will be different iterations. Probably some colour ways will be such that the logo won't stick out too much.
volleynets
Hall of Fame
His didn't have stripes on the other side either. It's a PJ to hide the shoe.Unless your club has special requirements logos shouldn't be a problem.
Also, Tsitsipas was wearing them without the logo, so maybe there will be different iterations. Probably some colour ways will be such that the logo won't stick out too much.
bertrevert
Legend
Ugly shmugly heck just buy them, you know you won't be sorry.
Regretful maybe, but not sorry, because at least y'll know if any good for you.
I mean I will. I know, I know hopeless bland-brand loyalty.
But I'm gonna haveta know how they perform (for me).
I've owned Adidas since the 1970s in several sports and just will zombie-like hand over the cash.
Always buy, just critique them in mind.
I mean stand back for a moment, take stock, and look at their take on what a tennis shoe should be...
They don't use metaphors of speed, or domination, or winning.
(Speed, Jet Mach, Fury, Rush, Ultrashot etc etc)
No, they call it... barricade.
"an improvised barrier erected ... to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces."
Hmm, yep.
A shoe about kicking the opponent back. Take a stand.
(To which I would add here in Oz that word is used for weed killer. Er, again, yep, check.)
Not a knife, bring barricades to the gunfight.
Regretful maybe, but not sorry, because at least y'll know if any good for you.
I mean I will. I know, I know hopeless bland-brand loyalty.
But I'm gonna haveta know how they perform (for me).
I've owned Adidas since the 1970s in several sports and just will zombie-like hand over the cash.
Always buy, just critique them in mind.
I mean stand back for a moment, take stock, and look at their take on what a tennis shoe should be...
They don't use metaphors of speed, or domination, or winning.
(Speed, Jet Mach, Fury, Rush, Ultrashot etc etc)
No, they call it... barricade.
"an improvised barrier erected ... to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces."
Hmm, yep.
A shoe about kicking the opponent back. Take a stand.
(To which I would add here in Oz that word is used for weed killer. Er, again, yep, check.)
Not a knife, bring barricades to the gunfight.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
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mpournaras
Hall of Fame
He pulled out. The shoes must not have great cushioning as his wrist has been injured
bertrevert
Legend
Less of a plastic cup around the heel.
Less flanges down the sides, less lateral support.
Different upper fabric.
More splayed heel.
Flatter? Less shoe drop?
Less flanges down the sides, less lateral support.
Different upper fabric.
More splayed heel.
Flatter? Less shoe drop?
