Are there any tennis shoes with leather uppers still made?

[bogdan101]

Or any athletic shoes for that matter...

 

[PaddyDutch]

Some of the KSwiss look like leather could be synthetic tho. models like the Defier for example. They look like they weren’t updated since the 80’s.

 

[AceyMan]

New Balance 806

 

[Ronaldo]

Leather or pleather?

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

NIKE Zoom Court Lite 3. One of Nike's less expensive shoes. I love 'em. Light, supportive, and comfortable. Better than my expensive shoes.
May be leather or pleather - doesn't matter.

 

[AceyMan]

Or any athletic shoes for that matter...

Adidas Mundial Team (=> genuine kangaroo leather)

If you sometimes play any kind of sport on real turf (futbol, baseball, softball) you need a pair in your closet. Plus they are awesome casual shoes with shorts or jeans for just hanging out.

Recommended most highly.

 

[Bambooman]

Yes. Leather will never go away, even if the Vegans win.

 

[BaronVonSlam]

The Stan Smith Barricades and Ubersonics can look like leather without them actually being leather.

 

[mmk]

Adidas did make a leather Barricade for Movember about 5 or 6 years ago, I have a pair. I'd never play tennis in them. Adidas still makes suede Gazelles, more for walking around.

 

[john cheng]

The Stan Smith Barricades and Ubersonics can look like leather without them actually being leather.

I have the Stanniversary Ubersonics and find the uppers a lot more comfortable with no break in versus the regular Uber 4. Not as breathable though.

 

[BenC]

New Balance 806

might explain why that shoe is so heavy.

 

[d-quik]

Adidas did make a leather Barricade for Movember about 5 or 6 years ago, I have a pair. I'd never play tennis in them. Adidas still makes suede Gazelles, more for walking around.

Pics pls

 

[mmk]

Pics pls

from pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/573223858805083521/

 

[loosegroove]

Pics pls

 

[mmk]

from pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/573223858805083521/

They are far more comfortable than the regular Barricades, which dug into the top of my foot. But, I could never wear them, or any leather shoe for tennis as my feet sweat even with well ventilated shoes.

 

[heftylefty]

The Stan Smith Barricades and Ubersonics can look like leather without them actually being leather.

Edit: I am mistaken about the leather.

 

[robyrolfo]

...Plus they are awesome casual shoes with shorts or jeans for just hanging out.

Can't agree. Of all the nice looking soccer/football shoes that can be worn casually, those aren't among the best. If that's the look you want, just go with Gazelles and be done with it. Not strictly soccer/football (or leather), but the same look and they go with everything.

 

[AceyMan]

just go with Gazelles and be done with it.

... in your opinion.

Gazelles are nice but, like opinions (and a**holes), everyone has them, while Mundials show you're a real athlete.

=> *my* opinion.

 

[mmk]

Can't agree. Of all the nice looking soccer/football shoes that can be worn casually, those aren't among the best. If that's the look you want, just go with Gazelles and be done with it. Not strictly soccer/football (or leather), but the same look and they go with everything.

I wish Adidas would release Gazelles that look like the Mexicanas from the 70s, those were my walking around shoes.

 

[robyrolfo]

... in your opinion.
Gazelles are nice but, like opinions (and a**holes), everyone has them, while Mundials show you're a real athlete.
=> *my* opinion.

Yes, all opinions... but my opinion of Mundials is that they don't show you are an athlete, but rather a mediocre or wannabe soccer player (because players wearing them are usually just that).

I wish Adidas would release Gazelles that look like the Mexicanas from the 70s, those were my walking around shoes.

They have quite a few different models with that look now. Same with Puma, and even the smaller brands like Lotto and Diadora. But that look is definitely the best.

 

[bigserving]

Leather does feel better and more stable once they are broken-in. I understand the manufacturers using synthetics because it will be easier to control the quality and durability.

 

[innoVAShaun]

Some of the KSwiss look like leather could be synthetic tho. models like the Defier for example. They look like they weren’t updated since the 80’s.

There is the Hypercourt Express Leather.

 

[robyrolfo]

Leather does feel better and more stable once they are broken-in. I understand the manufacturers using synthetics because it will be easier to control the quality and durability.

The tradeoff with leather is usually weight. Tennis shoes are somewhat heavy in general, so even if the synthetics aren't as comfortable or supple, they must think it is worth it for the lighter weight.

 

[JEDI MASTER]

I have a few of these in leather...in white as well..

 

[bigserving]

The tradeoff with leather is usually weight. Tennis shoes are somewhat heavy in general, so even if the synthetics aren't as comfortable or supple, they must think it is worth it for the lighter weight.

Lighter may mean less durability. With synthetics, it is easier to find that balance between the two.

 

[d-quik]

Or any athletic shoes for that matter...

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/k-swiss-court-blast.739266/