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Dan Evans. lol
And the whole WTA.
Dan Evans. lol
And the whole WTA.
Thanks for your insight. With the GR X how did you get over the "uneven sides" feel?You have the same size and level as me it seems but i´m 10+ kilos heavier then you (thank you PIZZA!.. )
I have tried a lot of shoes and for me the Yonex Eclipsion 5 is the best. I have used Adidas Solecourt Boost and Gel Res in the past but recent generations Gel Res was a bit to narrow. The X is more wide, comfortable and roomy but i have problems getting my foot locked in in it.
Lotto Raptor hyperpulse 100 is also a very very good shoe. A bit hard to find sometimes but a top of the line shoe and a shoe i still can use. Only problem is the clay-pattern is so deep so my foot digs in into the clay, even when i play on good clay in germany. I sometimes use the all court pattern instead on clay
you dont really feel the unveness, if anything you feel the wider toe box way moreThanks for your insight. With the GR X how did you get over the "uneven sides" feel?
Meanwhile TW recommended NB CT Rally and Diadora Icon3 Speed but I also was considering the Nike Vapor Cage 4.
I did not think about the uneven sides a single bit. My main concern was I felt my heel was not locked in properly. I must play around with the laces to see if i can fix this issueThanks for your insight. With the GR X how did you get over the "uneven sides" feel?
Meanwhile TW recommended NB CT Rally and Diadora Icon3 Speed but I also was considering the Nike Vapor Cage 4.
you dont really feel the unveness, if anything you feel the wider toe box way more
Fritz and Rinderknech still wearing the 9s.
I'm the same size as you and a Gel Res 8 clay user also...I recommend you the Nike Cage 4, it's also very stable and comfortable...the new barricades are also good, but I lost my big toe nails in themI'm 1m95 (90 kg) and at 47 play the equivalent of a US 5.0+ (I play in Europe). I wear orthotic soles as I have very low arch. I've always liked the GR line but the GR9 didn't work for me at all as size 46.5 (12) was hurting me in the midfoot area as the Dynawall was pressing into it and size 47 (12.5) was too large. I ended up going back to GR8 but now I need to buy new shoes both for clay and hard court and I don't like the uneven sides look of the GRX at all as I don't slide on hard courts. Even though the FF3 were ranked no1 on Rackets and Runners recent top 5 list for stability shoes () when I tried them in store last year I had the feeling they were not as stable as the GR9. Ironically I felt that my ankle could roll more easily.
Very strange sensation for a shoe that is supposed to be super sturdy and stable!
What are your thoughts on the Lotto Raptor 100? I've seen a lot of folks mention that these are the perfect transition from GR8 in terms of stability and size set up, which is what I'm using currently. Or alternatively the Nike Court Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Rafa? With the latter I just don't know how broad/wide the outsole is compared to the GR8s for instance. For my foot type (I have prescription orthotic soles as I have a very low arch and pronation) I definitely need a wide platform.
I've currently got the GR8 clay court model (size 12) and GR8 hard court model (size 11.5)
but the outer soles are wearing out and looking for a replacement before the clay court season starts in a a few weeks.
To cut a long story short: I'm in a bit of a fix. Just wish Asics would dial it back and go back to what made the GR line the best and most reliable shoe ever. since they began tampering with DynaWall technology it's all been downhill since!
This was my impression once I tried them on. The rised wall felt better going half size small and inmediately felt the room at the toes and a slight narrow feel in the medial side with not so thick sock, materials felt a bit soft to the touch but not walked too much in them.Tried on the Xs today. For reference, I was 10.5 in the 8s and 10.5 wide in the 9s. Used the 11s d width but the 10.5 in wide fit very similar to the 10.5 8s.
10.5 D was very roomy in the front. Also more volume. 10 fit better in the front but there was a certain tightness towards the heel that may not be anything once worn and played in. If I had to choose between the two, I'd rather go with the 10.5 since I prefer roomy to tight.
I didn't try out the 10 wide but I suspect that'll be the best fitting.
I've never worn a size 10 in a tennis shoe. I usually go between 10.5 and 11 depending on the brand, model.
I'm the same size as you and a Gel Res 8 clay user also...I recommend you the Nike Cage 4, it's also very stable and comfortable...the new barricades are also good, but I lost my big toe nails in them![]()
I use Gel Res 8 clay size 13 (but keep in mind that I double sock)...same size 13 for the Vapor Cage.e above, what sizes would you recommend I try in the Vapor Cage 4?
Thanks. How wide of a platform is the outsole of the Cage 4compared to the GR8 and GRX?I use Gel Res 8 clay size 13 (but keep in mind that I double sock)...same size 13 for the Vapor Cage.
Standard width. It’s pretty roomyWas this in the wide or standard width?
I just hit the jackpot and noticed a size 10 had become available on the TW site for the navy blue / yellow pair. Only one pair available. Not sure how a size 10.0 recently became available, because as of last week they only had small sizes. I think I am just going to keep checking TW daily and any time a size 10 pops up I am going to grab them.Didn't see it mentioned, but it looks like Asics completely pulled the GR9s and GR8s from their US website, even though they had been selling GR8s through the entire life cycle of the 9s. I just tried on a pair of Nike Vapor 12s, but felt like they were pretty chunky compared to the original Vapor Pros and maybe even heavier than the GR9s w/o the stability and durability. That's a bit unfortunate b/c I thought they'd carry the 9s as an alternate like did previously, but I still have a few pairs of 9s left in the closet.
I think ppl previously had issues on 8 and 9 with those straps too. Most ppl cut it if it causes discomfortHas anyone had any issues with pain on the top of the foot where the dynalacing pulls? Any solutions other than just skipping those eyelets?
Do you have any insight on this? If it's just as wide than that would be fab.Thanks. How wide of a platform is the outsole of the Cage 4compared to the GR8 and GRX?
Yes, no issues with the higher portion for me.Has anyone used these with an ankle brace (MedSpec ASO, Aircast A60, or similar) and does the higher ankle portion cause problems?
They need a break in, but after that they are fine and they are nice. Not as snug as GR9 but feels good enoughDo these feel as stiff on foot as they appear?? They look like blocks
Musetti vs Fils IW next round. GR9 vs GRX.
I like mine. They do take a bit to break in so be patient. I want to use a runner’s knot but I’m perplexed by the weird lacing system. Any ideas on how to lace them?They need a break in, but after that they are fine and they are nice. Not as snug as GR9 but feels good enough
I can’t figure out how to use a runners knot given the weird lacing system. Anyone want post a pic to help us solve this problem?@JGads For heel slipage, have you tried runners' knot?
I've gone to the Nike Vapor 12...and absolutely LOVE them. Feel like the OG Vapor Pro. The Vapor 11 was hot trash.Ah, no! I hate that they made the shoe wider. The Gel Resolution was the best shoe for those of us with narrow feet. I ordered half a size smaller, and it still felt like there was too much space in the forefoot. The shoe felt big, heavy, and too far off the ground. I regret not buying a few more pairs of the 9s a few months ago—now I can’t find them anywhere!
Which shoe are Gel Res fans of the 7/8/9 going for now?
I cut the elastic laces.I can’t figure out how to use a runners knot given the weird lacing system. Anyone want post a pic to help us solve this problem?
Does anyone else feel that Asics is over-complicating these shoes. I mean, how much extra rubber and plastic is needed around your feet? They look like tanks in this version.Do these feel as stiff on foot as they appear?? They look like blocks
Does anyone else feel that Asics is over-complicating these shoes. I mean, how much extra rubber and plastic is needed around your feet? They look like tanks in this version.
Agreed. The extra medial height is unnecessary and ugly. It was already a very stable shoe. They prob felt like they needed to do something crazy because it’s the 10th iteration.
Just go back to regular height, Asics. You’re trying too hard.
FYI regarding size. Got my GRXs today.
I already have a pair of GR8 in size 8, which were borderline too small, so I had to cut off the Dynawrap strap for them to fit okay, as well as a pair of GR9 Clay in size 8.5, which fit perfectly except that the Dynawall sometimes feels a bit too stiff.
I ordered my GRXs in size 8 because I’d heard they run large. But they felt surprisingly too small for me. I don’t think this would improve over time. So I’ve returned them and hope that size 8.5 will fit better.
(I’m not sure if the GR9 Clay has a different sole compared to the "regular" GR9, so that might be the reason?)
So you are three guys that have not tried the shoe, arguing that it should change?
I can tell you that compared to the Court FF3, the GR9 felt anything but stable
The GR X is in between kind of
About 20 hours into X. I think I probably have a chance not to use shoe goo any more. That's the most part I hate 9.
The same area is still being scratched but the material is way harder.
Unfortunately, the shoe lace broke again. It is only because it is a little long so the loops are still being scratched with ground.
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If the GR9 isn't stable then why do dozens of pros wear them, including a lot of players that have clothing contracts (Lacoste or EA7 for instance) and can wear any shoes they like so they choose the GR9.
But the FF's feel clunkier....Again..
.. in no part of my statement did I say that it is not stable at all, but that the Court FF is way more stable
Pros also will use very old shoes of other brands, but someone at Asics will have thought about this and multiple players are using this