Was looking at these for a long time and finally got a pair.
First, they look great and the build quality seems to be excellent. They feel light.
I wish they were offered in more color options.
the fit is great for a medium foot. Not loose (SCB), not too tight (FF2)
The sleeve design and functionality is perfect - this is how it’s supposed to be done - easy on and off.
wore them in the house and to the store and restaurant all day long and they are comfortable, light. It is 95F in TX today and no problem with the heat, very breathable.
don’t think they require any breaking in.
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Will play tomorrow and will report how they handle 200lbs if pure muscle and speed.
So, the weather was awesome yesterday, 91F, "low" humidity (~40%) light wind so we got about 2 hours of, for me finally very high level tennis. (I have struggled with the knee issues since late 2018 and post meniscus surgery still not at a 100%; in fact, I'd say at 70%). But yesterday, we gave it a go (I am feeling it today) and it was great.
There was no Break in time for the Sprint SF. The fit is great, and continues to feel that way. I really like that they do not feel high or low to the ground, just right and (in)sole is sloped perfectly, the fit and feel reminds me of the 2019 Barricades but without that plastic (did not bother me) at the arch and LIGHTER.
As I described in another thread, the ASICS FF2 bothered me for a few reasons: 1) sz 11 was too loose, sz 10.5 was too snug and hard to put on; 2) the slope of the shoes (heel too low) was causing Achilles irritation; 3) the sole durability was not there, I'd wear through them in a month; 4) putting them on was sometimes annoying
So, I went back to Adidas and got me a 10.5 SCB and that solved most of the issues however, they are still a bit loose up front, they are on the heavier side, they do not come with a 6-month warranty -- I wore through 2 pairs in about 4 months (a hole in the sole but the rest looked pretty much "new")...
Back to Sprint SF:
- the fit is right for me and for those that miss 2019 Barricades, the fit is very similar
- The shoes ventilation is good. I'd never think of wearing black shoes at the peak hour (5pm is the hottest part of a day in the Texas summer) in the Summer, however, I did not feel issues at all
- the stability is great. I was able to move freely and comfortably and even slide (at least make that squeeking sound) a few times
- the sole seems to be durable and it grabbing nicely, but not sticking to the court
- big plus is how light they feel. My partner mentioned a few times that he has not seen me in a while change directions so fast and getting to some balls so fast
The shoes look great. They come with three pairs of laces: teal, pink/red, black.
Again, I wish head has offered more color choices, however, I hope the sales will increase and that will push them to offer more choices.
6-month sole warranty is a big plus for me. In 10+ years of Barricades, I have always relied on that program and there was no pair of them that I did not get a free replacement (even the ones I bought of e bay!!!). I was disappointed to see SCB eliminate that program.
Will keep you updated on durability as time goes by!