barricade 5 vs breath cage II vs ballistecs

[ScoopsHaaganDazs]

Which one shoe should i pick? I previously had barricade 5s but i have never tried the nikes. Whats the differences between those shoes? I want to know peoples personal experiences with the shoe. Price doesn't matter very much because i can get them all for around $70-$80.

 

[Josherer]

Ballistecs are better than the BC II IMO...

Never tried the Barricade 5's.

 

[ScoopsHaaganDazs]

Ballistecs are better than the BC II IMO...

Never tried the Barricade 5's.

Why? Some specific reasons would be nice (besides looks)

 

[mzshot]

I have both Barricade 5's and CBs, and IMHO, the Barricades are a lot better for tournaments/matches, but the CBs are better during practices.

 

[VamosRafa06]

I have both Barricade 5's and CBs, and IMHO, the Barricades are a lot better for tournaments/matches, but the CBs are better during practices.

I am curious, because I love Nike and have all the CB colors, and I think I am planning to get the rest when they release (I'm hooked), but I always wanted to try the Barricade Vs...could you provide some specific reasons why one is better than the other, and what type of foot you have??

 

[scraps234]

barricades are most durable of them all ive heard... breathe free are probably the lightest. cb are comfy and cushioned though... btw my hall of fame post ftw!!!!

 

[ScoopsHaaganDazs]

K thanks. Any other feedback? Or more specific details?

 

[some6uy008]

BC II is fits like a glove,Great cushioning, very comfortable, fairly light. But the shoe laces are a bit too short, it is a bit too tall off the ground.

Barricade fit well too, but not "glove-like" compared to the BCII, it was lower to the ground, felt more stable. Downside: it is a bit heavy, the cushioning isn't as good as the BCII.

Overall, my knees love the BCII. The Vapor 5/6 seems like a good in between shoes, but I have not personally tried them. Picked them up for a friend, tried them kinda, but they weren't in my size, so can't give a good comparison.

 

[Mikey Fresh]

Looks Ballistics, Stability Baricades, My personal likings BFIIs

 

[Grover Sparkman]

BC II is fits like a glove,Great cushioning, very comfortable, fairly light. But the shoe laces are a bit too short, it is a bit too tall off the ground.

I noticed this, too with regards to the laces.

Also, my Breathe Cage 2's are giving me blisters right above my big toe joint.

 

[mosh17]

I can't speak for the Barricade Vs, but I've played in both the ballistecs and the bcII. To me, the BCII are a little easier to move around in on court, but the ballistecs win on cushioning, durability, and comfort. Also, I haven't completely broken the ballistecs in yet, so that could account for the stiffness and difficult maneuvering.

 

[chris_ah1]

Ballistec 1.3 if they fit your feet ok.

 

[ScoopsHaaganDazs]

What kind of fit is the ballistec? I heard they were narrower than the B5s, but how exactly? Narrower in the toe box? The sides? The heel? Hows the arch support compared to the B5?

 

[Booyah]

barricades for durability

 

[chris_ah1]

they are narrower everywhere - more like a glove. In fact closer to the feel of a well worn-in barricade IV IMO. but my feet aren't typical as most don't find my top-of-the-toe-pinching with the ballistecs which I do.