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Lunarballistecs are well cushioned.
Hmm, not sure. Lunalite is an excellent cushioning material but Lunar lite
in Lunaballistec is thiner and more low to the ground application of it
compared to previous shoes with lunarlite.
Another vote against the Lunar Ballistec cushioning. Absolutely nothing special. True that the Lunar cushioning is not flimsy like the Vapors, where I could feel my heel bottom out at times, but it is definitely not "cushy" comfortable.
It does feel softer than the hard Air Max type cushioning on the CB 4.3.
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Back to Asics for me.
It's one of the best cushioned shoes I've owned.
So you'd prefer the cushioning from the CBs 4.3 over Lunar's?
Asisc GR5 had their own problems for me: pains in the balls of my feet and toes (metatarsalgia) and a friend got shin pains, etc. Plus lack of lateral stability.
Addidas B8 were the worst in terms of cushioning (it may have something to do also with running half a size larger/toe jamming and compensating from a knee injury on the other leg), they gave me plantar fasciitis ( a first). Went back to CB 4.3 for now.
I also have arthritis issues with my knees:
I use insoles from https://sofsole.com/category/insoles
Fantastic cushioned heel support, your feet literally will love you for treating them so nice. I should have used insoles years ago... what a fool I was not to.
sorry if this sounds at bit mushy
I also have arthritis issues with my knees:
I use insoles from https://sofsole.com/category/insoles
Fantastic cushioned heel support, your feet literally will love you for treating them so nice. I should have used insoles years ago... what a fool I was not to.
sorry if this sounds at bit mushy
Yonex are by far the best shoes for cushioning.
Imajica77, Dan Z, thank you for your comments, it is great to have this end-user feedback! I placed an order for Yonex shoes through Tennis Warehouse, hope they will fit my feet well, and I cannot wait until they arrive in two days. My knees do not like when I run on concrete, hope these shoes will make my life easier.
Babolat SFX
So far for me, nothing beats the Prince T22. I'm 55 years old and a long time Barricade wearer. I changed to the T22 about 2 years ago and haven't looked back. My feet/knees do not hurt playing on hard courts. I have converted many to the shoe. It really is an unbelievable performer for the money.
A great shoe, no regrets at all.
I've also bought and tried ASICS Gel 5's and Nike Lunar Ballistics. They simply don't compare. I've not worn the Yonex shoes.
I second the Prince T22. It's a great all-around shoe, especially if you don't like painful feet.
I second the Prince T22. It's a great all-around shoe, especially if you don't like painful feet.
Without a doubt, THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE TENNIS SHOE I HAVE EVER HAD ON MY FEET SINCE 1968, PERIOD
Co-sign. T-22 and Babolat SFX are the only shoes in my rotation -- bliss.
isn't babolat SFX made for light weight purposes ? can they still have great cushioning even if it is light ?
They are not a particulalry light shoe. They are big on cushioning. Traction and sole durability are also excellent. Decent, but not great, lateral support. Very plush feeling shoe.
even more plusher than Nike court ballistic 4.3 ?
I second the Prince T22. It's a great all-around shoe, especially if you don't like painful feet.
Have had some arthritis issues with my knees. Want to get the most cushioned tennis shoes available, especially for hard courts.
Suggestions? Thanks. What about the Yonex "Power Cushion"?
You cannot b serious! May you only wear Stan Smiths 4 life
I don't think tennis is something you should be doing. That unfortunate. But tennis is a lifetime sport - ONLY if someone's body holds up. You should look for a leg friendlier way to stay in shape. If you want to stay involved in the game, volunteer to help at kids tournaments. Good luck.Have had some arthritis issues with my knees...
wearing Babo SFXs is like wearing an a pair of empty shoeboxes with strings attached. Horrendous. Asics Gel Resolution, Addidas Barricade, and Lotto Raptor have all been more COMFORTABLE for me personally. It's a shame that Brooks, the running shoe company, does not make tennis shoes. I have a pair of Brooks Transcend running shoes that are like Rolls Royces for your feets