Anything like the Bablot SFX with better sole wear?

[JackB1]

I love my SFX's but the bottoms of the soles wear out VERY fast!
Anyone have anything just as comfortable and cusioned as the SFX with
better sole durability?

 

[siata94]

how long do they last for you? I'd be happy if I can go 5 months so I can get the warranty. So far after 6+ weeks, they are holding up unfortunately too well for me.

 

[JackB1]

how long do they last for you? I'd be happy if I can go 5 months so I can get the warranty. So far after 6+ weeks, they are holding up unfortunately too well for me.

after 2 or 3 months there are bald spots on the bottom.

 

[siata94]

bottom as in the heel area or just anywhere? pics? were you able to get them replaced under warranty?
I cannot see mine wearing out in 2-3 months the way they're going. How many hours are you on the courts
per week? can you slide on hard courts like you're on clay?

 

[JackB1]

bottom as in the heel area or just anywhere? pics? were you able to get them replaced under warranty?
I cannot see mine wearing out in 2-3 months the way they're going. How many hours are you on the courts
per week? can you slide on hard courts like you're on clay?

All over....heel, ball of foot. I play about 8 hours a week.
I dont slide..

 

[siata94]

that prob explains the diff, you def have more court time. Pls share if you find something equally cushioned but lasts longer (seems like a contradiction).

 

[Woolybugger]

3 months for 8 hrs/wk is normal. That's about what I get too, and I've tried all sorts of shoes from Nike, Babolat and Asics. When you claim the 2nd pair under warranty, it works out to about $60/pair of shoes.

 

[Power Player]

I think you may be wearing the best options. The SFX were super comfortable. They were a little too wide for me over time, which is rare.

Point being, if you find a shoe that fits your feet properly, the rest is secondary. You may want to try some New Balance, but I doubt the wear would be that much better.

 

[SoCalJay]

I love my SFX's but the bottoms of the soles wear out VERY fast!
Anyone have anything just as comfortable and cusioned as the SFX with
better sole durability?

You might want to try the Prince T22. They have a similarly cushioned fit but should be more durable for you.

 

[JackB1]

still haven't found anything better than the SFX.
The new VPro 2 looks interesting. Also the new Wilson Rush black/red.

 

[siata94]

imo, T22 are not nearly as cushioned as the SFX. I've gone thru 5+ pairs of T22s.

 

[NJ1]

still haven't found anything better than the SFX.
The new VPro 2 looks interesting. Also the new Wilson Rush black/red.

I don't know about the Rush, but the Rush Pro are very durable shoes and comfy too. Given the massive amount of time you get from the SFXs (c.80 hours), they should last you close to 6 months.