Adidas Ubersonic 4 Thread

I broke down and ordered the Parley version of the U4s. I can't wait to get them in and break them in. While I mainly coach, I do jump in from time to time during practice to demonstrate things for players. I'm wanting to get back into playing a bit more, so I can't wait to see how they stack up against the U2s.
 
I've got some Parley's on the way as well. I'm eager to give them a try. I really liked the U2 with some Superfeet insoles. u3's were way too wide for me.
 
4 weeks into the playtest with Uber4. This shoes is by far the best performance shoe in the market at the moment. This Lightstrike cushioing is holding up well. and i can honestly say i am moving much better with this shoe on than when i had Vapor 10 and also Yonex eclipsion. Eclipsion is more comfortable for sure but movement and even stability, thumbs up to Uber4. Surprisingly good heel and ankle stability even with crazy jumps and acrobatics at net and overheads.

Lightstrke cushioning definitely blows away Nike Air zoom cushioning of Vapors.
 
I just got some of the 'zebra' patterned ones, love them visually at least. Yet to play with them yet as am in the UK and in lockdown. Did have a decision to make though, probably could have gone half a size up and played with thick/two socks, but the reason why I'm transitioning to new tennis shoes is because I've had Nike ones previously and they've always fit a little bit big so wanted some that didn't make me look like bigfoot. Much prefer how these seem to be with thinner socks.
 
I’m one of the weirdos who actually preferred the Ubersonic 3 over the 2. I thought it had better cushioning and more room in the toe box. I bought a pair of 4s. They look great and the cushioning is good. But they are really tight in the toebox. There’s a pressure point just above the first metatarsal. They are unwearable, even with the stock insole. I can’t imagine trying to squeeze my foot into them with orthotics.

I hope they continue to make 3s.
 
MisterP said:
I’m one of the weirdos who actually preferred the Ubersonic 3 over the 2. I thought it had better cushioning and more room in the toe box. I bought a pair of 4s. They look great and the cushioning is good. But they are really tight in the toebox. There’s a pressure point just above the first metatarsal. They are unwearable, even with the stock insole. I can’t imagine trying to squeeze my foot into them with orthotics.

I hope they continue to make 3s.
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All of us, who have a wide forefoot, prefer the Ü3s over the Ü2s. I heard that the Ü4s are somewhere in between, but your post tells me that my hopes for it to be my next clay court shoe are in vain. I have stocked up on the Ü3s and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, the Ü3 have not been updated and it is unlikely that they continue as a model.

8-)
 
MisterP said:
I’m one of the weirdos who actually preferred the Ubersonic 3 over the 2. I thought it had better cushioning and more room in the toe box. I bought a pair of 4s. They look great and the cushioning is good. But they are really tight in the toebox. There’s a pressure point just above the first metatarsal. They are unwearable, even with the stock insole. I can’t imagine trying to squeeze my foot into them with orthotics.

I hope they continue to make 3s.
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See, that's the problem. They will stop making the 3's, now that 4's are out and selling well. This happens all the time due to marketing, these companies have to do it and just can't continue the previous models. Same thing happens to me with Yonex eclipsion original. I love that shoe with great cushioning and comfort but they stopped making it.
 
Tennis_Hands said:
All of us, who have a wide forefoot, prefer the Ü3s over the Ü2s. I heard that the Ü4s are somewhere in between, but your post tells me that my hopes for it to be my next clay court shoe are in vain. I have stocked up on the Ü3s and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, the Ü3 have not been updated and it is unlikely that they continue as a model.

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Yes, i have wide forefoot as well. But after couple of weeks, it fit me better due to breaking in. Yes, i do hope Uppers are more comfy but can't ask for everything , i guess. Uppers are still infinitely more comfy than Uber 2. and cushioning is so much better and so much bouncy responsive. Uber4 just is better especially when i have to jump up for serving or trying to reach that tough high overheads
 
#YOUCANNOTBESERIOUS - WHY IS NO ONE MENTIONING THE LACK OF CUSHIONING IN THE TOUNGE ON THE 4's. Yes that deserves all caps because everyone seems to ignore this. This is why pro players never switched to the 3s. They literally gave me bruised X's on the tops of my feet from the shoe laces as they are the only thing holding it together. ADIDAS - Here's an idea: let's put the same bad tech in the 3's that no one loved and put them in the 4's.

The 4's only make the 2's more valuable and scarce as they would literally sell out in less than a week upon release – even in 2020. Surprised me to say the least when they released the 4's without the 2 tech. Meanwhile no one ever bought the 3s even on discount, we still have every pair in the store. As far as I'm concerned the whole 3 line should've been recalled years ago. Luckily they continued making the 2's in 2020 and hope they continue in 2021. Let all the noob, fat footed, big toe box, club level players buy the subpar shoe like the 3's & 4's and let the pros buy the 2's.
 
G30R61A said:
#YOUCANNOTBESERIOUS - WHY IS NO ONE MENTIONING THE LACK OF CUSHIONING IN THE TOUNGE ON THE 4's. Yes that deserves all caps because everyone seems to ignore this. This is why pro players never switched to the 3s. They literally gave me bruised X's on the tops of my feet from the shoe laces as they are the only thing holding it together. ADIDAS - Here's an idea: let's put the same bad tech in the 3's that no one loved and put them in the 4's.

The 4's only make the 2's more valuable and scarce as they would literally sell out in less than a week upon release – even in 2020. Surprised me to say the least when they released the 4's without the 2 tech. Meanwhile no one ever bought the 3s even on discount, we still have every pair in the store. As far as I'm concerned the whole 3 line should've been recalled years ago. Luckily they continued making the 2's in 2020 and hope they continue in 2021. Let all the noob, fat footed, big toe box, club level players buy the subpar shoe like the 3's & 4's and let the pros buy the 2's.
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I wear Ü3s all the time on clay and I don't have such a problem, so it is clearly not "everyone". The socks are Parley Crew Extra Cushion. Single pair, not double or Lacoste Tennis, double socks.

The Ü2s are also available, so your expectations to be "sold out" in a week do not match the reality.

BTW, the Ü3s were (unfortunately) on the market for only two years, so I don't understand what "years ago" you are talking about, and for that short period they have created a steady following due to their excellent fit for the people with wide forefoot and generally excellent qualities (very stable, durable, excellent ventilation etc). The Ü3s are at the moment very hard to come by in the post popular sizes even with almost no discounts (I know because I am stocking up), so that is another misinformation from you.

All in all, you need to inform yourself before posting, as you are wrong about just about everything you said (except for you experience with the shoes, which are then clearly not for you).

8-)
 
Leaning towards the new SS FF 2’s over these based on some of the feedback in this thread...hate the thin adidas laces and thin tongue. The ASICS tongue looks super padded.
 
Tennis_Hands said:
I wear Ü3s all the time on clay and I don't have such a problem, so it is clearly not "everyone". The socks are Parley Crew Extra Cushion. Single pair, not double or Lacoste Tennis, double socks.

The Ü2s are also available, so your expectations to be "sold out" in a week do not match the reality.

BTW, the Ü3s were (unfortunately) on the market for only two years, so I don't understand what "years ago" you are talking about, and for that short period they have created a steady following due to their excellent fit for the people with wide forefoot and generally excellent qualities (very stable, durable, excellent ventilation etc). The Ü3s are at the moment very hard to come by in the post popular sizes even with almost no discounts (I know because I am stocking up), so that is another misinformation from you.

All in all, you need to inform yourself before posting, as you are wrong about just about everything you said (except for you experience with the shoes, which are then clearly not for you).

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Nothing was misinformation from me but bad understanding by you. If you really want me to write a novel explaining I will: whereas you create a straw man argument."It didn't bruise my feet so it doesn't happen?"

Fact #1: one week into release and there are no size 10's of the 2's (The most common shoe size in mens, I'm sure you can still find some size 14s and some size 6's) but they sell like hotcakes and for a reason, It's the best shoe still to this day that ADIDAS has ever made.

Fact# 2: let's debunk another criticism, they have been out way longer than 2 years. They've been out since at least 2016 in different variations. link from TW video review posted below. unless they post dated the video or they personally know Doc. Brown and borrowed his flying time-machine. yes, the original 2's had a slightly different tongue, guess what? still better than the 3's.

Fact #3: The 3s had very bad sales. I worked in a pro shop for 5+ years, Obviously I can't post our sales here, but lets just say we're still overstocked with them and that's why we're selling them at discount and still no one wants them. yes we sell out of the 2's and fast. We only have 14s and 6s left.

Opinions:
Not sure why you have an issue with anyone like myself having an issue with the faulty design of the U3's. you have to admit the tongue is non existent - paper thin at best in the 3's & 4's. Which you admit yourself you wear cushioned socks for their faulty design. Which raises the question I originally asked. Why put bad tech in the 4's after indeed the bad sales in the 3's? does adidas come out ahead selling overpriced cushioned socks?

While working at pro shop:
Not once have I ever heard anyone say "Man those ubersonic 3s are the best shoe I've ever owned." except I've heard it more times then I can count about the 2's. I'll take it one step further and say that it's are most complained about/returned shoe second to only the utra-long, slim-fitting novak shoe: the FF asics. I promise you I'm not alone here. No, I didn't document every comment ever made to me in the store. Returns and sales should be fact enough. But I thought it was worth mentioning from someone on the inside that hears customer complaints daily. You'll obviously form your own opinion, but that will never make anything said "not true" as you said.
 
Been playing with the Uber 4s about a month now. Specifically the Parley's this week. As someone who loved the 2's, these are still pretty good but not quite there yet. Def needs at least a little more cushioning in the forefoot. Noticing a little bit more soreness after a match under my forefoot that I definitely didn't get in the 2's.

Other than that, I haven't had any issues with the thin laces or the tongue. This is my first time using any Adidas product with Lightstrike cushioning, and it's pretty awesome thus far. This is a good shoe, and is at least far better than the 3's! :D

Interested to hear comparisons to the Solution Speed FF2's.
 
G30R61A said:
Nothing was misinformation from me but bad understanding by you. If you really want me to write a novel explaining I will: whereas you create a straw man argument."It didn't bruise my feet so it doesn't happen?"

Fact #1: one week into release and there are no size 10's of the 2's (The most common shoe size in mens, I'm sure you can still find some size 14s and some size 6's) but they sell like hotcakes and for a reason, It's the best shoe still to this day that ADIDAS has ever made.

Fact# 2: let's debunk another criticism, they have been out way longer than 2 years. They've been out since at least 2016 in different variations. link from TW video review posted below. unless they post dated the video or they personally know Doc. Brown and borrowed his flying time-machine. yes, the original 2's had a slightly different tongue, guess what? still better than the 3's.

Fact #3: The 3s had very bad sales. I worked in a pro shop for 5+ years, Obviously I can't post our sales here, but lets just say we're still overstocked with them and that's why we're selling them at discount and still no one wants them. yes we sell out of the 2's and fast. We only have 14s and 6s left.

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Not sure why you have an issue with anyone like myself having an issue with the faulty design of the U3's. you have to admit the tongue is non existent - paper thin at best in the 3's & 4's. Which you admit yourself you wear cushioned socks for their faulty design. Which raises the question I originally asked. Why put bad tech in the 4's after indeed the bad sales in the 3's? does adidas come out ahead selling overpriced cushioned socks?

While working at pro shop:
Not once have I ever heard anyone say "Man those ubersonic 3s are the best shoe I've ever owned." except I've heard it more times then I can count about the 2's. I'll take it one step further and say that it's are most complained about/returned shoe second to only the utra-long, slim-fitting novak shoe: the FF asics. I promise you I'm not alone here. No, I didn't document every comment ever made to me in the store. Returns and sales should be fact enough. But I thought it was worth mentioning from someone on the inside that hears customer complaints daily. You'll obviously form your own opinion, but that will never make anything said "not true" as you said.
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1) I just searched the European sites and found three different colour ways in size ten: the black with the white "marble" outsole, the sky-blue with the orange sole and the white with the black "marble" outsole, and I didn't even search all that hard: just checked 3 online shops where I buy tennis stuff, so apparently you either don't know where to look, or expect that everything is available everywhere. Not to speak of the physical stores that, at least where I am, have the Ü2s.

2) you don't read carefully: the two year period was about the Ü3s, not about the Ü2s:

Tennis_Hands said:
BTW, the Ü3s were (unfortunately) on the market for only two years, so I don't understand what "years ago" you are talking about, and for that short
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3) I don't know what pro shop you work in, but the Ü3s are out of stock in most places in the popular sizes. I challenge you to find me a clay court soled Ü3 in size 46 in Europe (right now I know of only one place that sells them, and at 94 EUR - a minimal discount from their 129 EUR full price.). Comparisons with the Ü2s are absolutely inconsequential, as these shoes have a completely different fit, and so, generally the demographic of the people buying Ü2s will not be buying Ü3s. That is the reason why Adidas brought back the Ü2s - because they left their narrow footed customers without a speed shoe. Trust me, I speak to people in Herzogenaurach from time to time (even if very sporadically).

I don't know if you realise it, but the fact that you don't like the shoes doesn't make their design "faulty". I already outlined their strong sides, and they are plenty. BTW, I just pulled out my Limited Edition Ü2s (silver with pink lace piece) and the Pharell ones to remind me of just how thick their tongue is, so that it causes such an uproar. The reality is, the sock liner is not very thick at all. Nothing comparable to the heavily cushioned shoes like the Barricades of old.

Also, Adidas has been doing the thin tongue stuff at least since the Feathers, so a long time already, and that feature is prominent in almost all of their lightweight and superlightweight shoes (and the Feathers and the Üs are in that category), so it is amusing to read that apparently that is some kind of a big surprise. I wear cushioned socks because I like their cushioning (duh) , not because I need to compensate for thin laces. I don't have a problem with their regular tennis socks. I just said that I happen to wear heavily cushioned ones and for anyone experiencing such an issue they will be a solution.

I addressed your particular claims regarding the shoes, and you were simply wrong about just about everything that you said except for your own experience while wearing them, which, fair enough, is not something anyone would question to be applicable for you. Sales figures were only generally mentioned, and your shop is hardly an overarching example.

Interesting though, what are the most frequent complaints in your shop regarding the shoe?

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G30R61A said:
Foot doctor ..
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... my foot.

That guy doesn't even know that the Adidas shoes come in a clay specific clay sole and keeps harping about how the herringbone pattern of the HC version might not be all that suitable for clay. Along those lines are tests like a "flame" ?!? test (don't use your tennis shoes while visiting an active volcano, I guess).

Among other not obvious, but quite striking moments are that he is comparing two shoes with different fit, one of which is clearly more suitable for his foot shape, and he is complaining about fit issues with the other, no ****, Sherlock!

He managed to completely "miss" the massive advantage in the stability of the Ü3s over the Ü2s. Quite a feat, as that is one obvious difference for anyone who used both. Also, the "cardboard" "feel" he is talking about, results in a .... more durable upper, which on clay is a big problem for many shoes.

Nice objective reviews. Not.

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Tennis_Hands said:
Nice objective reviews. Not.

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What are you 5? Lol. The guy just has his own opinion, and maybe I’m overlooking some info because I’m not reading war and peace the ubersonic 4 tongue edition, but he probably just is sharing his experience. I would say you don’t have objective reviews either, but it’s really hard to be “objective” in shoes where everyone’s foot is different.
 
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SinneGOAT said:
The guy just has his own opinion, and maybe I’m overlooking some info because I’m not reading war and peace the ubersonic 4 tongue edition, but he probably just is sharing his experience. I would say you don’t have objective reviews either, but it’s really hard to be “objective” in shoes where everyone’s foot is different.
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Well, the guy is making a living out of making shoe reviews, so he better be, as it seems that he is used as something of a reference point.

No one asked you to read anything, so I am not sure why you even quoted me.

8-)
 
To those who own the shoe, how does it seem to be holding up? A couple of top level juniors in my area said they started to wear a hole in them within one month of hard court play. Thanks in advance!
 
StefanosWillSaveTheWorld said:
To those who own the shoe, how does it seem to be holding up? A couple of top level juniors in my area said they started to wear a hole in them within one month of hard court play. Thanks in advance!
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Only issue I’m having so far is occasional slight soreness in the forefoot, although not every time. I’m not having any durability issues, as the outsole appears to be holding up. I am using two pairs, as a caveat. Also not a big slider. I’ve been playing 10+ hours a week though, and still not showing a ton of wear.

It’s not the perfect shoe by any means, but durability seems really good for a lightweight shoe.
 
In the market for new shoes. My last two pairs were U3s. I have been gifted with a narrower heel compared to a wider forefoot. I lock lace my shoes, eliminating heel slippage. I used to wear Asics exclusively until they started to squeeze my foot too much -- I don't remember which model of Gel Resolutions... I mostly play clay. Every other week I might play on HC. I'm harder on the inside of the shoes than on the outside. I don't think I've ever blown out a shoe. The heels, generally, collapse which causes some discomfort. That's the signal for me to look for replacements. U3s or U4s?
 
G30R61A said:
Nothing was misinformation from me but bad understanding by you. If you really want me to write a novel explaining I will: whereas you create a straw man argument."It didn't bruise my feet so it doesn't happen?"

Fact #1: one week into release and there are no size 10's of the 2's (The most common shoe size in mens, I'm sure you can still find some size 14s and some size 6's) but they sell like hotcakes and for a reason, It's the best shoe still to this day that ADIDAS has ever made.

Fact# 2: let's debunk another criticism, they have been out way longer than 2 years. They've been out since at least 2016 in different variations. link from TW video review posted below. unless they post dated the video or they personally know Doc. Brown and borrowed his flying time-machine. yes, the original 2's had a slightly different tongue, guess what? still better than the 3's.

Fact #3: The 3s had very bad sales. I worked in a pro shop for 5+ years, Obviously I can't post our sales here, but lets just say we're still overstocked with them and that's why we're selling them at discount and still no one wants them. yes we sell out of the 2's and fast. We only have 14s and 6s left.

Opinions:
Not sure why you have an issue with anyone like myself having an issue with the faulty design of the U3's. you have to admit the tongue is non existent - paper thin at best in the 3's & 4's. Which you admit yourself you wear cushioned socks for their faulty design. Which raises the question I originally asked. Why put bad tech in the 4's after indeed the bad sales in the 3's? does adidas come out ahead selling overpriced cushioned socks?

While working at pro shop:
Not once have I ever heard anyone say "Man those ubersonic 3s are the best shoe I've ever owned." except I've heard it more times then I can count about the 2's. I'll take it one step further and say that it's are most complained about/returned shoe second to only the utra-long, slim-fitting novak shoe: the FF asics. I promise you I'm not alone here. No, I didn't document every comment ever made to me in the store. Returns and sales should be fact enough. But I thought it was worth mentioning from someone on the inside that hears customer complaints daily. You'll obviously form your own opinion, but that will never make anything said "not true" as you said.
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I can def believe the Ubersonic 3's had poor sales, they are garbage. Never had a more unwearable tennis shoe, my heel slips right out of them. U2's are great and I hope they keep making them. Haven't tried the 4's yet but I hope they are a little more cushioned version of the 2's.
 
Shaolin said:
I can def believe the Ubersonic 3's had poor sales, they are garbage. Never had a more unwearable tennis shoe, my heel slips right out of them. U2's are great and I hope they keep making them. Haven't tried the 4's yet but I hope they are a little more cushioned version of the 2's.
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UBER 4 is by far the best shoes Adidas ever made in its history
 
I got a little time on court today with the Uber4. This is more cushioned than the 2. I think these will loosen up a little in the toe. It’s a touch tight right now. The toe box width is perfect for my average width foot. The 3’s were too wide and felt like I was wearing the box that they came in.
More details to come as I get more court time with these. The back of the show feels plush. I’m recovering from Achilles surgery in August. This was an area that I needed the most comfort.

Good shoe so far!
 
Nostradamus said:
UBER 4 is by far the best shoes Adidas ever made in its history
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I wouldn't go that far, haha. I'm not sure that it's even the best shoe in the model's history, let alone Adidas. It is a good shoe though, I will not argue that. It's certainly WAY better than any recent product from Nike, which are just objectively terrible as of late. Nike Vapor NXT is such a massive disappointment, IMO, and this is coming from someone who has been wearing mostly Nike's up until the GP Turbo. Greatest Adidas shoe ever? Nah. Is it pretty great though, yes!
 
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Just wanted to provide an update to one of my previous replies above.

I was previously having some very slight forefoot soreness in matches for a while, but that has disappeared entirely in both pairs of the Uber 4s that I'm using this week. While I still wish the forefoot was more cushioned, the foam has not shown any signs of collapsing. Outsole is still holding up well. I've heard in Tennis Pro Doc's video that you can use this shoe on clay, but I have not tried that yet. I have had no stability issues, either. I could be biased or nostalgic to the Uber 2 when I still rank that above this shoe, as it just barely doesn't feel quite as good as that iteration. However, I gotta say, I'm really liking the Uber 4s more and more the longer I use them.

This is a really great shoe IMO, although improvements can always be made.
 
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I wouldn't go that far, haha. I'm not sure that it's even the best shoe in the model's history, let alone Adidas. It is a good shoe though, I will not argue that. It's certainly WAY better than any recent product from Nike, which are just objectively terrible as of late. Nike Vapor NXT is such a massive disappointment, IMO, and this is coming from someone who has been wearing mostly Nike's up until the GP Turbo. Greatest Adidas shoe ever? Nah. Is it pretty great though, yes!
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Definitely the Best Ubersonic in history of Adidas. It is one of the BEST shoes of 2020. Speed FF2 comes close but has inferior cushioning, not as plush and cushiony
 
Follow up.

I don't know if my expectations were lowered based on Tennis Pro Foot Doc, but I'm having zero issues with the cushioning in the forefoot now. Maybe it just needed slight break in time compared to when I started using it, and it took a while, but I really love this shoe. Colorways I have are the zebra black/white stripes for their initial release, and the parley white with blue outsole. Almost afraid to use the parley pair too much cause it's such a cool colorway, and near impossible to find them now without paying way too much on auction sites in most sizes. Outsoles are still holding up real well. Still haven't had any time on clay, but that will come in probably May/June. I am loving this shoe so much that I'm wearing it casually all of the time, not just on court. It may have actually surpassed the Uber 2 for me which I did not expect to say even a week ago, as you could tell in my last post. Not a huge fan of the newly released orange colorway, so will be awaiting the release of more.

It doesn't sound like you can go wrong with either the Solution Speed FF2 or this if you're not brand loyal, but if you're looking for a lightweight shoe and you happen to also like Adidas, pull the f'ing trigger. This shoe is great.
 
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I order a pair for my wife and myself. They fit perfectly. Coming from U3s, I was afraid they would be too narrow. They are not. They seemed almost perfect.

My wife said they seemed a little snug on the bridge of her foot. She hasn't worn tennis shoes in months -- she just finished PT from knee surgery.

We've only walked around the house in them as it has been raining. I will play in them tomorrow. My wife will hit her first ball in months this weeked.
 
Not sure one shoe is slightly more cramped in the toe area of if my right foot is wider than my left foot? My left shoe feels fine but my right two toes are kind of jammed in the right shoe. Hopefully, it is just a break-in issue. I don't mind form-fitting shoes but don't want my toes smooshed. The SoleCourt Boost shoes are more roomy in the toe box.
 
Played in them on Wednesday night. Did not break them in -- dunno if they need it. They felt great. I was worried about the forefoot being tight, coming from U3s. They are ummm Uber comfortable. I felt much more stable than the U3s, which I thought were good to begin with. My only initial concern was I had some pinching where the crease forms on the forefoot when I walked. Once I started playing, that disappeared and stayed gone. So, break-in period was about fifteen minutes. :) At first, I was concerned that they don't have an extra eyelet to lock lack -- I have a narrower heal and almost always have some slippage without lock lacing. The eyelets are actually on a tabs that extend out, which have the same affect. I had no heal slippage at all. Getting them on and off were much easier with the way the boot is made, and the tab to pull them on. I like my shoes to be tight - tight, so I have no movement. I don't feel I need to ratchet these down like I have had for every pair of shoes I owned. I really liked them. I bought the yellow, which are just a little dimmer than the sun -- I did have a couple of airplanes try to land on the court. I like these shoes A LOT! Probably my favorite shoes I've played in.
 
DAB942 said:
Played in them on Wednesday night. Did not break them in -- dunno if they need it. They felt great. I was worried about the forefoot being tight, coming from U3s. They are ummm Uber comfortable. I felt much more stable than the U3s, which I thought were good to begin with. My only initial concern was I had some pinching where the crease forms on the forefoot when I walked. Once I started playing, that disappeared and stayed gone. So, break-in period was about fifteen minutes. :) At first, I was concerned that they don't have an extra eyelet to lock lack -- I have a narrower heal and almost always have some slippage without lock lacing. The eyelets are actually on a tabs that extend out, which have the same affect. I had no heal slippage at all. Getting them on and off were much easier with the way the boot is made, and the tab to pull them on. I like my shoes to be tight - tight, so I have no movement. I don't feel I need to ratchet these down like I have had for every pair of shoes I owned. I really liked them. I bought the yellow, which are just a little dimmer than the sun -- I did have a couple of airplanes try to land on the court. I like these shoes A LOT! Probably my favorite shoes I've played in.
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Did you get the same size as ther uber 3’s?
 
Thanks for the additional reviews. I may have missed it, but are there any Uber 2 wearers that are happy with the Uber 4? I’m seeing a lot of happy former Uber 3 wearers. Which make me a little concerned the fit is more like those than the 2’s. Just curious.
 
marslondon said:
Thanks for the additional reviews. I may have missed it, but are there any Uber 2 wearers that are happy with the Uber 4? I’m seeing a lot of happy former Uber 3 wearers. Which make me a little concerned the fit is more like those than the 2’s. Just curious.
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I am an Uber 2 wearer and very happy w the Uber4. I hated the Uber 3 (my heel slipped right out of them and they were unwearable) but the 4s are absolutely great. They are like the Uber2 but with a little more cushioning which is just what I was hoping for. Now they just need more colors.

My only negative with the shoe so far is a plasticy support line that goes across the bridge of the foot, right where the toes meet your foot, when you bend your toes it hits and is uncomfortable. It took a little time to break in but after its broken in then no problem. At first though, just wearing them around the house I thought I was going to have to send them back. Glad I didn't though.
 
Shaolin said:
I am an Uber 2 wearer and very happy w the Uber4. I hated the Uber 3 (my heel slipped right out of them and they were unwearable) but the 4s are absolutely great. They are like the Uber2 but with a little more cushioning which is just what I was hoping for. Now they just need more colors.

My only negative with the shoe so far is a plasticy support line that goes across the bridge of the foot, right where the toes meet your foot, when you bend your toes it hits and is uncomfortable. It took a little time to break in but after its broken in then no problem. At first though, just wearing them around the house I thought I was going to have to send them back. Glad I didn't though.
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Thanks for that. Good to know Uber 2s wearers will like them too. I’m holding off until the colours get a bit more ‘normal’. Both my 2’s are still in good condition, so can’t really justify the purchase right now!
 
I’m glad I went with these shoes over another pair of SCB. I enjoyed those shoes but these are much quicker and I feel more connected with the court. As for the spot where the material creases near your toe/foot joint, it does give way after a few hitting sessions. I know of a white and black combo coming as well as the clay version that Coria was wearing in Chile.
 
Shaolin said:
I am an Uber 2 wearer and very happy w the Uber4. I hated the Uber 3 (my heel slipped right out of them and they were unwearable) but the 4s are absolutely great. They are like the Uber2 but with a little more cushioning which is just what I was hoping for. Now they just need more colors.

My only negative with the shoe so far is a plasticy support line that goes across the bridge of the foot, right where the toes meet your foot, when you bend your toes it hits and is uncomfortable. It took a little time to break in but after its broken in then no problem. At first though, just wearing them around the house I thought I was going to have to send them back. Glad I didn't though.
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Just wondered, how did you find the sizing matched up against the Uber 2’s? I also like mine fairly snug fitting and have been wearing an 8.5(UK) in the 2’s. Should I stick to the same size in the 4’s?
 
marslondon said:
Just wondered, how did you find the sizing matched up against the Uber 2’s? I also like mine fairly snug fitting and have been wearing an 8.5(UK) in the 2’s. Should I stick to the same size in the 4’s?
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I like mine snug as well. I think the 4s might have a tiny more room than the 2s but its close. I went with the same size as I wear in the 2 and they fit great.
 
I think my experiment with the Parley U4's might be over. For some reason, the left shoe feels slightly too short in length. It won't loosen up after several sessions. That's disappointing as I like the shoe otherwise.
 
achapa8807 said:
I’m glad I went with these shoes over another pair of SCB. I enjoyed those shoes but these are much quicker and I feel more connected with the court. As for the spot where the material creases near your toe/foot joint, it does give way after a few hitting sessions. I know of a white and black combo coming as well as the clay version that Coria was wearing in Chile.
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Did you end up getting the same size as the scb’s?
 
achapa8807 said:
I’m glad I went with these shoes over another pair of SCB. I enjoyed those shoes but these are much quicker and I feel more connected with the court. As for the spot where the material creases near your toe/foot joint, it does give way after a few hitting sessions. I know of a white and black combo coming as well as the clay version that Coria was wearing in Chile.
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Considering that the SCB is the shoe with just about the widest and highest toe box on the market, I am surprised that the Ü4s fit you anywhere comfortable, having in mind that people also claim that the Ü4s are closer to the Ü2s, than the Ü3s, which in turn are less wide in the toe box than the SCBs. Very confusing.

8-)
 
Tennis_Hands said:
Considering that the SCB is the shoe with just about the widest and highest toe box on the market, I am surprised that the Ü4s fit you anywhere comfortable, having in mind that people also claim that the Ü4s are closer to the Ü2s, than the Ü3s, which in turn are less wide in the toe box than the SCBs. Very confusing.

8-)
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I wear both the SCB and U4s. The SCB do feel too wide/roomy but not to the point where they're unwearable. Good shoe for coaching in because of all the cushioning. U4s are a much better shoe though imo.
 
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