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so this shoe is no good if you have duck feet ?Sounds like a tight fit for me.
I guess that we will see, but I was hoping for a toebox with a width/height similar to the Vapor Tours 9.5.
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My opinion is that it is not a replacement for barricades. Barricade is the best name adidas has going for its tennis lineup and the regular barricades should come with durability warranty, which the SoleCourt Boost does not.Does anyone have confirmation that these are actually replacing Barricades? I heard they’re actually not but are rather a third line.
Last time I was in the Adidas B2B ordering site, there were no new Barricades available for 2019. It was all multiple colorways of SoleCourt Boost. This tells me that they may carryover existing Barricade 2018 stock but that there were no new options planned. It's been a few months since I was in there so maybe things changed.My opinion is that it is not a replacement for barricades. Barricade is the best name adidas has going for its tennis lineup and the regular barricades should come with durabily warranty, which the SoleCourt Boost does not.
I think adidas should plan a major overhaul of the barricade model. Those plastic guards, especially those on the medial side, have got to go.Last time I was in the Adidas B2B ordering site, there were no new Barricades available for 2019. It was all multiple colorways of SoleCourt Boost. This tells me that they may carryover existing Barricade 2018 stock but that there were no new options planned. It's been a few months since I was in there so maybe things changed.
I had to give mine to a shoe shop to put them on the ''broad machine'' cause my feet were really aching the first couple of times I wore them!I think adidas should plan a major overhaul of the barricade model. Those plastic guards, especially those on the medial side, have got to go.
Having said that, SoleCourt I believe is more of a followup to the Energy Boost, although it may represent a step closer to the Barricade type of tennis specific shoe.
Barricade boost only has heel boost. This has full midsole boost. I never understood why boost just in heel when tennis mainly in the balls of the foot.It has to have great cushioning since it is boost. but why did they make this shoe? they have Barricade boost so not sure where this shoe fits in ?
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Completely agree with extending Boost beyond the heel. To be fully accurate, it's still not 100% full length Boost. The Boost stops at the end of that lateral TPU chassis piece and the rest of the toe box switches to EVA. Doubt it matters as it has Boost where it counts. Start playing in mine next week and I'm hopeful after the disappointment that was the Uber 3 for me.Barricade boost only has heel boost. This has full midsole boost. I never understood why boost just in heel when tennis mainly in the balls of the foot.
That’s why to make it. Full length cushion. Not a fast shoe or stability shoe, a cushion shoe by the sounds of it.
Feel like these fit more true to size than the Ubers. Ordered my normal size and they seem to fit well.I too was very disappointed in the Uber 3. When I pulled these out of the box I felt they were going to be too similar, but I was very wrong. I did enjoy the Uber 2 though. This boost shoe is an amazing upgrade and one of the more comfortable shoes out of the box I have ever put on. The feel kind of similar to the Ubers but with more support, more ankle cushion, and the boost really does make a difference. I took them straight out of the box to the gym and don't feel there is much or any break in necessary with these shoes. I will test them on court this coming week but very impressed initially. I think this shoe will play more like a fast shoe, but with more ankle support and comfort than most. I found the fit to be identical to the Ubersonic 3's I got, which felt slightly bigger than the 2's
I slide around a bit in the Uber 3 and the Uber 2 is a bit short. Best fit of any Adidas is the B2017.Feel like these fit more true to size than the Ubers. Ordered my normal size and they seem to fit well.
WTFF???????????????????????????Sucks that they got rid of the 6 month outsole guarantee. I'm a toe dragger and pretty much went through Barricades in 4 months or so. I would always get another pair through the warranty. Will have to see how these new models perform and hold up. Not sure where to look if they don't. I've tried other brands and models but nothing has worked as well as Barricades.
That's not necessarily true. I tried the Tennis Energy Boost, and I thought it was terrible. Good thing they had a comfort warranty because I used it. This new shoe actually resembles the Tennis Energy Boost more than the Barricade, which is a concern for me. I really think they could have a winner if they make a tennis version of the Crazylight Boost with a more durable outsole, but maybe that's too much Boost to put in a tennis shoe because they know it won't sell like a basketball shoe.It has to have great cushioning since it is boost. but why did they make this shoe? they have Barricade boost so not sure where this shoe fits in ?
The SoleCourt Boost has the same outsole tread pattern as the Tennis Energy Boost, but yeah full herringbone is pretty generic anyway. It definitely looks like a thinner layer of Boost than the CLB, probably closer to the Tennis Energy Boost. Also, I notice that it's not full length Boost, it's really about 3/4 length Boost, like the Tennis Energy Boost. You can see where it stops on the lateral side. I also can't tell if there is any Boost on the medial edge of the forefoot, just like there wasn't any on the Tennis Energy Boost. Honestly, the similarities are scary to me. If the reviews come out really good, maybe I'll give it a try, but I'm not that optimistic at the moment. I really disliked the Tennis Energy Boost. It didn't feel like a Boost shoe at all."Too much Boost"?
The Crazylight Boost has a 30 mm Boost + outsole at the highest point of the shoe at the heel.
An Adizero Adios 8 (a top end running shoe also with full length Boost) measures 28 mm Boost + outsole (which is thinner than the Crazylight)
There are even cheaper models with full length Boost, that contain more Boost than any of those.
I haven't seen the new shoe in person yet, but I don't think that it resembles the Energy Boost.
What are the similarities, in your opinion?
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I’d imagine the lateral demands of tennis and basketball is why they enclose the toe area for boost. The harden and crazylight boosts all seem to cage that area, even if in translucent or transparent plastic. I suppose it’s to stop it getting worn out it you drag the sides. Running is linear so can go fully exposed like the UltraboostTo me the main difference just from looking at the pictures of the Sole Court are the shape of the outer sole, and the length of the Boost, both of which should in theory work better than the TEB.
Sometimes the Boost is partially hidden, but that is insignificant, since the most important part with it is to be where is needed (i.e. under the balls of the foot, and the heel).
I have very high hopes for that shoe, as I am hoping to use it on HC, if it fits the shape of my foot, as I need the cushioning during the winter months.
In my experience, there is no universal feeling about a Boost shoe outside of the obviously very cushioned ride for the amount of cushioning in the respective shoe, since they are made with different ideas in mind.
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Oh and has everyone seen the Parley versions that have just launched. Almost the entire men’s and women clothing range for Aus open is Parley recycled polyester. Love the look of the men’s tshirts that are like a wave/ocean/beach dyed effect.
Love the Parley colors myself too.
What’s the upper like? Is it flexible and form fitting or stiff and thick feeling?Feel like these fit more true to size than the Ubers. Ordered my normal size and they seem to fit well.
Form fitting enough to be supportive, yet flexible enough to be comfortable if that makes any sense.What’s the upper like? Is it flexible and form fitting or stiff and thick?
Form fitting enough to be supportive, yet flexible enough to be comfortable if that makes any sense.
You are talking about this colorway, right?Personally, I prefer the white/blue version Tsitsipas was wearing, and will be looking for it.
The Parley has a nice colour, but the sky blue on white boost pops more.
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Yup, they would look fresh for sure then!That is exactly what I had in mind.
No problems with the shoes getting dirty: I want them for the winter months: Rebound ace indoors.
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What size did you order in the these and the Barricade Boost?Yup, they would look fresh for sure then!
Thanks, yea, I have long, narrow, flat feet.Update on my Solecourt Boosts:
Played two sessions indoors so far. Very comfortable as expected. Feel low riding than they look out of box. No break in. For me, definitely more comfortable than 2018 Barricade Boost from a fit perspective (and I like comfort part of the 2018 Boosts tbh). Wider midfoot and toebox. I don't think @J011yroger you would like this fit since I know you like 2017 fit. Length runs regular and true to size.
More to come.
All colorways up on Tennis Warehouse site, Including the mostly white and blue colorway.Unfortunately I believe the other collrway posted will not be released. Just left my local tennis store and they had another color soleboost which was all baby blue with darker blue dots and white logo. Looks much worse and feminine IMO. Tried posting a pic I took but failed lol.
I wonder if it was a legal issue with the Barricade name because it's gone from the clothing lines too. Match Code is obviously the Barricade line.Adidas Replaces Iconic Barricades with Court Tennis Shoes
it's been informally reported on for awhile, going back to early 2018. There are no new Barricades on their B2B ordering platform so think you're going to be stuck with what is left in stock. Although their Barricade warranty language was updated in mid December and it sounds like they moved to Nike's model of issuing a gift card for full value that can be used on anything instead of just a code that only works on BarricadesAfter watching this ************** video about phasing out the barricade line, i looked for any official announcement from adidas about this. Is it really true? I have a barricade warranty replacement code to us but im not a fan of their current offerings.