dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Please let me know BOTH of those (tennis) shoes because no matter what I tried I never made it longer than 4 months (winter)
Adidas Barricade 2021
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dr325i
G.O.A.T.
2 months into the Barricade "test" the shoes are very stable and offer super easy way to slide yet feel stable (on HC). I love that aspect of them. The comfort is not bad, however, I would give it 4/10 because of those things on the back pushing on my Achilles and just making them horrible. All I think about is -- I my Achilles OK or it is just the shoe???
The durability is standard Barricade, same as on the last model released, no improvements or degradation.
Another thing that is kind of annoying is the sound they make -- they sound like my ski boots sometimes, two months into the ownership now...
I don't think I will be getting another pair of these...
The durability is standard Barricade, same as on the last model released, no improvements or degradation.
Another thing that is kind of annoying is the sound they make -- they sound like my ski boots sometimes, two months into the ownership now...
I don't think I will be getting another pair of these...
davkarimz88
New User
For me Barricade Boost 2018 lasted the longest I've ever had without being too heavy or bulky. For Barricade 2021 I'd wear double socks, minimizes any achilles pain and also I'll tape underneath it to stop blisters on the achilles.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Will all that, I’d rather stick with my Revolt Pros!
bertrevert
Legend
(Yes have lost some skin so far to these high collars...)
No Outrigger
One significant change is the omission of any outrigger on the new 2021 Barricade.
Unlike many tennis shoes the lack of an outrigger on the Barricade reduces weight and perhaps aids sliding. It won't aid stability however there is still quite a hard edge on that underside for uprightness. The lack of an outrigger makes the shoe break into a slide sooner with a smaller surface area and less traction underfoot.
Barricades have had various shades of outrigger for may models but its disappearance is a signal that the previous heft and stability have now been balanced differently against speed and slide.
Nevertheless I also comparatively see slightly rounder edges all round. There's more give in this iteration.
No Outrigger
One significant change is the omission of any outrigger on the new 2021 Barricade.
Unlike many tennis shoes the lack of an outrigger on the Barricade reduces weight and perhaps aids sliding. It won't aid stability however there is still quite a hard edge on that underside for uprightness. The lack of an outrigger makes the shoe break into a slide sooner with a smaller surface area and less traction underfoot.
Barricades have had various shades of outrigger for may models but its disappearance is a signal that the previous heft and stability have now been balanced differently against speed and slide.
Nevertheless I also comparatively see slightly rounder edges all round. There's more give in this iteration.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
I would say it is not as comfortable, but only slightly. The stability is about equal in my experience. Can’t really comment on the other questions.
bertrevert
Legend
The high collar on this shoe, when new, fairly rips the skin off*.
*Before purchase customer is advised to spend prior month with metal file... developing callouses around top of ankle.
*Before purchase customer is advised to spend prior month with metal file... developing callouses around top of ankle.
volleynets
Hall of Fame
Strange, the new dark blue/black/neon yellow color way is not up on Adidas site but up on TW.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
December release. Sites like TW and the like are putting things up but saying "Ship date: 12/15/2021"
its a give and take. It is cool to see stuff early but I think it could also be construed as confusing as people may think they are actually available. I like seeing stuff early personally.
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Ya boi nearly turned his ankle into peanut butter in these today.
Not sure if it was the shoe or that I wear a bunch of different kinds of shoes.
J
Not sure if it was the shoe or that I wear a bunch of different kinds of shoes.
J
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Those are 2 totally different injuries
volleynets
Hall of Fame
Wow yes putting them up around 6 weeks early is strange. I looked at the page and until you click on a size then the date was not showing.
It's almost like preorder. Such a late year release too! I would expect a new color after this one January 1.
n80aoag
Professional
like this colorway a lot, very classic barricade scheme
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Should have been the launch colorway really. NikeTalk has a few pics of other Adidas 2022 shoes
innoVAShaun
Legend
innoVAShaun
Legend
AVAILABLE SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH AT 3:00 AM EDT
Capt. Willie
Hall of Fame
Please tell me these are womens. I wish they would just put out a basic black.
innoVAShaun
Legend
Yes, those are women's as seen worn by Sakkari.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
MY EYEEEEES
THEY BURN!
M Pillai
Semi-Pro
I will wait for the sale of Barricade 2021 to kick in, and probably stock it up when on sale. This is still a great shoe, just that the expectations are different when you spend that much $$ on it. I am sure at 50% off your opinion of the shoe would be totally different, because of the value it provides. For me it provided great stability and adequate cushioning and support. Very well balanced shoe. But yea, I am not buying another one at full retail price.
innoVAShaun
Legend
Previous season's Barricades are now 20% off (limited sizes). If you have medical professionals, first responders, nurses, military members and teachers discount, that's another 30-40% off.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
I have used the Barricades since 2006. I do prefer to have a solid and comfortable shoe vs. saving a few $$. Therefore, Barricades are off my list...
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
I just bought 50% two pairs of Barricades, yesterday I tested the shoes, the fit was perfect in all areas of the foot, not a single pressure point or discomfort, today as a put them on I felt the back rubbing against my Achilles tendons, as Ive read about the break in period, I decided to keep on going, two hours later I have blisters in both feet, next weekend I have a tournament and I wanted to use these shoes but I guess that just won't happen.
The performance however was superlative, I was using a too heavy shoes and in contrast these Barricades were light as a feather, very responsive in red clay, they build up caly fast and tend to loose traction, I have to tap them often to loose the clay from the soles, no biggie.
How long did it take you to completely break in the shoes in the back?, those blisters are annoying but the shoes are awesome and I want to keep using them but I have to make sure the blister problem eventually will disappear.
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
Citadel Outlets near L.A. or in L.A. I'm not from the zone so I'm not so sure if it is within the confines of the city.
I took the only 2 pairs left in 11.5, $70 each.
!<-_->!
Hall of Fame
Dang, nice. The one time I saw them was at the outlet at Tejon. Haven't seen them in NorCal yet.
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
I guess I was incredibly lucky, many people have told me those shoes never go on sale.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
What were you wearing before the barricades man? Stycon?
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
For hard court I have a pair of basic Asics, awesome shoes also, for clay I had to use basketball shoes as there are not tennis shoes in my size to be found where I live, that's why I have to wear whatever is in my size.
innoVAShaun
Legend
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
Did you have any issue with blisters in the back?
innoVAShaun
Legend
Another women's colorway:
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
No. I think got lucky with slightly skinny ankles, never had issues in the back.
ls206
Hall of Fame
I manually broke in the achilles heel tab to solve the blister issue there, but the heel "pods" rub and give me blisters.
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
I used them on practice a week before a tournament, first day was awesome, the next day I couldn't walk, I had to take care of the blisters and play with another shoe my tournament matches, during that second day I tried my best to loosen the back of the shoes to no avail so I don't know if it will eventually break in or if I have to develop callous on that part so the shoes don't bother.
M Pillai
Semi-Pro
Took me 2 weeks of play to not think about the shoes, on Barricades. But I didn't get any blisters, just some slight discomfort at the front foot till it breaks in is all I had.
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
3 weeks of play and they're finally broken in, best tennis shoe I've played in.
Dang, I shred them in 3 weeks. I really wish the next model will have 6 month.
innoVAShaun
Legend
In stock at TW June 14th!
innoVAShaun
Legend
In stock at TW May 16th,
Fairhit
Hall of Fame
I play in clay and don't put them under too much stress in the outside so I guess I'll get much more use out of them.
