K-Swiss K-Frame Speed Rublo Clay

[jrzinho]

New release in pre-launch by K-Swiss. A bit weird as this seems to be a Rublev signature shoes, maybe specific to clay season, while Rublev is already playing with a very recent model, the Hypercourt Pinnacle. Let's see if Rublev plays with these in Paris (still wearing the orange Hypercourts in Hamburg)

Official description below:

The K-Frame Speed Rublo Clay is the signature shoe, designed in collaboration with ATP star Andrey Rublev, for peak performance on the clay. Featuring an innovative TPU K-Frame structure under the forefoot, this shoe delivers outstanding stability for sharp and agile movements. The midsole, equipped with the newly introduced Hyper Foam, ensures execeptional engery return and cushioning. The upper, made from lightweight and breathable Duraprint material, enhances both durability and stability, perfect for aggressive players.
•Synthetic Leather+Textile Upper
•Textile•Rubber Outsole
•CMEVA MidsoleTextile
•Lace Closure

 

[the_faceless_player]

What a weird move for how long they had Rublev supposedly co developing the Pinnacle and how long he was in it before it ever came to market. Seems like they’re over crowding their model ranges at the top end of the cost spectrum which isn’t the area that moves units for them.

 

[Chairman3]

+2 on this being very strange

Cool shoes though

 

[GriekspoorGroupie]

insane that they went with this name instead of "Shoeblev"

but seriously, grr I love the pinnacles and want more colors AND would love some with the Rublo logo on them

 

[Rosstour]

They look amazing but need a black or matched green sock to get the best visual look. White socks look bad

 

[arthurli22]

Sadly for K-Swiss, Rublev is plummeting in the rankings. But seems K-Swiss is planning big things with him.

 

[the_faceless_player]

Launched these in the U.S. today. Badly need another color.

 

[GriekspoorGroupie]

Startlingly ugly, honestly.

 

[d-quik]

Launched these in the U.S. today. Badly need another color.

non-clay outsole looks durable af

 

[galapagos]

I tried and reviewed Rublo shoes. They are great! Like a mix between GP Turbo and Barricades. This model will be popular

 

[d-quik]

I tried and reviewed Rublo shoes. They are great! Like a mix between GP Turbo and Barricades. This model will be popular

If it is the non-clay version, can you tell us how much it weighs if you have a scale?

 

[galapagos]

If it is the non-clay version, can you tell us how much it weighs if you have a scale?

I got the clay version. For hardcourt I bought Barricades and I am also quite happy although there was a break-in period and now they became a little bit roomy... Rublo was perfect from the start, let's see how it will change over time. With GP Turbo and Zoom Zeros especially the foam under the heel was getting flatter and harder.

 

[the_faceless_player]

Checked these out in person today. Interesting shoe. A narrow medium with surprising amount of cushion, especially in the heel for how speed oriented they look. Good heel lockdown even without an eyelet for a runner's knot. Red color spots on the upper are actually raised ridges, not just a color change. Rubberized upper at the bottom of the laceline / slightly below on the medial side definitely needs a break in. It flexes a little awkwardly and stiffly. Laces are a much better length that what they give you on the Pinnacle.

TW must have pre production pics for the hardcourt model. The "K" on the sole is solid black, not the translucent black shown in pics. Still not entirely sure why both these and the Pinnacles needed to exist. Hyper Foam in these feels superior to the Shock Spring and Surgelite in the Pinnacles but these don't have that mid foot rigidity and springy effect from the carbon plate. Seems like they could have just stuffed the CF plate into a Hyper Foam midsole and just had 1 shoe.

 

[d-quik]

Still not entirely sure why both these and the Pinnacles needed to exist.

These should be lighter than the Pinnacles though right? Similar the Cybersonic and Barricade co-existing at different weights.

 

[the_faceless_player]

These should be lighter than the Pinnacles though right? Similar the Cybersonic and Barricade co-existing at different weights.

.2 oz different according to the specs I've seen. These and Pinnacles have much more similar build DNA than Cybersonics and Barricades IMO.

 

[atatu]

Launched these in the U.S. today. Badly need another color.

The blue ones look amazing ! Weird that they just released the Pinnacles in the same color though.

 

[the_faceless_player]

The blue ones look amazing ! Weird that they just released the Pinnacles in the same color though.

Yeah I’ve had the blue for a week or so but haven’t used them yet bc I’ve been wearing the Diadoras I got for a bargain. The blue KFrames do look sweet but I still don’t think both them and the Pinnacles need to exist.

 

[innoVAShaun]

K-FRAME SPEED RUBLO
MSRP: $150 USD
Color: NAVAL ACADEMY/VINTAGE INDIGO/BLANC DE BLANC
Style: 09483-421-M

 

[Rosstour]

Dark shorts, white socks, black shoes….as bad as it gets

 

[d-quik]

 

[the_faceless_player]

I dig the Light blue / Medium Blue w/pops of yellow colorway that was in the latest issue of RSI magazine

 

[d-quik]

Lots of discounts for the initial-release green ones now.

 

[djmc]

ANy feedback on the outsole durability?

 

[The Big Kahuna]

These should be lighter than the Pinnacles though right? Similar the Cybersonic and Barricade co-existing at different weights.

Bye Bye to the Pinnacles and the Cybersonics. Apparently they are now discontinued. Too bad, these were two of the Top 5 Shoes on the market in 2025 IMO.

 

[d-quik]

discontinued

Already?!

Didn't the Pinnacles just release last year?

Terrible

 

[BLACKOUT]

Bye Bye to the Pinnacles and the Cybersonics. Apparently they are now discontinued. Too bad, these were two of the Top 5 Shoes on the market in 2025 IMO.

Terrible choices by KSwiss and Adidas. Any idea as to why?

 

[R_Gasquet]

Terrible choices by KSwiss and Adidas. Any idea as to why?

(Very) poor sales for Cybersonic; Pinnacle replaced by K-Frame Rublo since both were designed with Rublev and K-Frame is newer.

 

[jrzinho]

On the Pinnacles, I feel like Kswiss went a bit too far in terms of carbon plate stiffness for a tennis shoe. Felt great for 1hr tennis practices, but on a longer match, I had calf/foot cramps to a level I had never experienced before. Kudos to them for experimenting, though. I also wonder why they never bothered to release a clay sole version. One of the reasons my focus quickly turned to the K-Frame

 

[BLACKOUT]

(Very) poor sales for Cybersonic; Pinnacle replaced by K-Frame Rublo since both were designed with Rublev and K-Frame is newer.

And I loved the Cybersonic 2

 

[R_Gasquet]

And I loved the Cybersonic 2

Me too! Just not priced attractively.