New Adidas Barricade 2023
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Current Barricades don't have a durability guarantee. The $150 price tag was absurd, considering its place in the lineup at its time of release. The barricades were a durability shoe without a warranty. Neither was it a top flight game day shoe like the Ubersonics were supposed to be. It'll be nice if Adidas returned it to its place as their rugged durability shoe with a warranty. Having said all this, it's one of my favorite shoes but I'm not the typical tennis player because I don't play that much but need the high end support for my old, flat feet.
I see the lacing system and toe guard has been beefed up. If the ventilation is improved, it'll be a fantastic shoe. These were the only issues with the current shoe
lorangejuice
New User
Not sure why but amazon has some colorways go up before adidas puts them on their site and they sell cheaper until official release. Adidas does weekly deals on these so the prices are always changing.
Torps
Semi-Pro
These were pulled off Amazon, but I ordered a pair and they were shipped already and arriving this weekend. If this Link is correct, then these are supposed to be released June 15 at $160. No clue why Amazon had them up for sale at $120. Will see what I get delivered and post here. Fingers crossed they fumbled this release lolNot sure why but amazon has some colorways go up before adidas puts them on their site and they sell cheaper until official release. Adidas does weekly deals on these so the prices are always changing.
lorangejuice
New User
Thank you I've been looking everywhere for this! They have a black colorway up on Amazon now too, can't wait to see what other colorways they'll have and hopefully the older barricades get a good sale.
Torps
Semi-Pro
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Maybe share the alpha-numeric AMZN product code
lorangejuice
New User
ASIN : B0B6ZDXCKJ
Torps
Semi-Pro
The ones on Amazon were in fact the latest pair shown here.
They are very similar to the Parley version of Barricade prior. The upper is mostly mesh with added rubber wear zones. They’re also 15gm lighter. My ecru pair right foot shoe weighs 361gms this newest right foot shoe weighs 345gm.
They are very similar to the Parley version of Barricade prior. The upper is mostly mesh with added rubber wear zones. They’re also 15gm lighter. My ecru pair right foot shoe weighs 361gms this newest right foot shoe weighs 345gm.
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LeftyMagic
Rookie
thanks for the tip here. just returned the red version it was the quickest honeymoon ever…reordered the updated version hoping they are better really wanted to enjoy these, there are a few colors out now. Why didnt they mention it was updated anywhere?
Torps
Semi-Pro
Quick review: I’ve played in the newest version a few times. They aren’t as comfortable overall as the last gen and they def have less lock down on the tongue. I didn’t have any Achilles issues with either version. Feels like there’s more room in the toe box with the more flexible, breathable upper.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
how is the toebox width compared to the previous model? narrower/same/wider?
Torps
Semi-Pro
It’s the same last so the width is the same, but the upper is more flexible in the new ones
d-quik
Hall of Fame
Thank you! ^_^
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
He said there is no heel slippage...certainly hope thats true.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
I mean.... thats his feet
Yours could be different
One of the largest complaints the GR8 had was also slippage
GR8s felt like heel clamps for me
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, many shoes also have overall tendencies that many people notice, such as the sh*t durability of the Uber 4 and the huge toebox/ width of shoes like the Solecourt boost and Babolat SFX3. Lots of people complained about the fit of the 2021 Barricade, Im not the only one that had issues.
But thanks for the lecture, pops.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
I never said you were the only one. I just said that your feet "COULD be different". Not sure what the "pops" reference is for, or whether it was needed but okay man.
Yeah, not sure where that anger came from...
By the way, the 2023 Barricades seem like a real hit. I love the 2021's but just found the ventilation poor. The fit was perfect for me, especially after a 3-4 hour break in. Seems like Adidas kept all the good things and fixed the bad things.
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
Its all good, your message came off as sarcastic bc everyones feet are obv going to be a but different. The last barricades had the worst fit even so good to hear they have improved some things.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
What? That literally makes no sense. Sarcasm is when you say the opposite of what is true. Everything I said was true. I would have said "everyone's feet are the same" if I was being sarcastic. you are now just making things up to justify something in your head.
not sure what it is though
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
What? That literally makes no sense. Sarcasm is when you say the opposite of what is true. Everything I said was true. I would have said "everyone's feet are the same" if I was being sarcastic. you are now just making things up to justify something in your head.
Nvm, went over your head. Keep laughing to yourself though.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
and there it is again. I hope you eventually get the help you need.
You're the one that needs help, d ''not so'' quik.
lorangejuice
New User
These are now up on tennis warehouse, interesting colorways!
Bud
Bionic Poster
Those look like clown shoes. What is Adidas thinking?These are now up on tennis warehouse, interesting colorways!
recreationalplayer
Semi-Pro
Everyone's foot is different but in my experience Adidas Barricade is the most overrated shoe ever. They ruined my left big toenail and close to similar for the right. K Swiss, Babolat, Asics all make substantially better shoes. I've had more than one tennis pro say as much as the same. One former college player told me no one on his team would wear Adidas.
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ryushen21
Legend
I had a similar experience. It took weeks to get them broken in and even then they weren't comfortable. Went back to my Cage 4.
Now I'm looking at the GR9 and the Cybersonic for my next shoe.
PaddyDutch
Semi-Pro
Wow, some burn…
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
Not my best. He isn't worth much thought.
Torps
Semi-Pro
Played a match in the new ones last night.. these are a downgrade if you move at all aggressively on the court. My foot slid forward a few times jamming my toe into the front. So far no nail issues, but these are more painful to wear overall. Not worth the extra breathability. I love whatever rubber they use though.. so squeaky!
LeftyMagic
Rookie
appreciate that insight. i want to be sold on them, just so hard to tell walking around the house in them. the tongue feels uncomfortable but they are nice and low to the ground.
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
Thats too bad. Was hoping they would come up with a less painful/better fitting Barricade possibly.
Those new yellow/green ones look amazing.
Fed Kennedy
Legend
Will stock up on the previous generation. I love the locked in racecar feel
LeftyMagic
Rookie
never had a barricade but wanted to try this one. would this even be good for someone with sensitive achilles issues? need some cushion in heel and decent forefoot cushion…i know it low to the ground n super stable. felt cushiony walking around in them but figured id ask the real barricade users if this is even worth the experiment
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
Barricades aren't really a good place to start when looking for good cushioning. They're made for durability over anything. Good if you like a low to the ground feel with a tough outsole.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
how is the weight on these new barricades ? is it lighter than previous version ? certain sites have it as 0.6 oz Lighter .
LeftyMagic
Rookie
feels light to me. despite the advice i grabbed a pair of the clay court soles and are working on breaking them in. low to the ground feel is nice and the uppers are soft none of that rubbery upper like before. hoping these work! the weight shouldnt be a concern though, pretty darn light even w an insole
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Do you think it felt Lighter than previous version 2021 version ? or weight about the same ??
LeftyMagic
Rookie
unfortunately i didnt use the ‘21 version. i do have 5 pairs of ubersonics though from that run - honestly cant tell the difference in weight comparing those to this new barricade.
I was in kswiss ultrashots for the past year - now that i can tell u for sure is much heavier on the foot running for a ball
J-Wildcard
Semi-Pro
Those new ones look an improvement on the upper, very similar looking style to the solematch court also. I am looking to get a pair of the ecru as they are on offer, I am apprehensive after reading the reviews, how do they size up for you compared to previous barricades? I had the adipower barricade 7 which were perfect for a couple of generations for me then the 2017 version came out and was too fitted in the upper and my toes felt more cramped in the upper of the toe box?
Torps
Semi-Pro
There's more room in the toe box in the updated version and generally the upper is more roomy imo.. so much so my feet slide inside of them when they don't at all in the prior ecru version I have. I blame that on the fact that they removed the elastic in the lacing system which provided a ton of lock down. Didn't have any achilles issues with either version. I've relegated the updated pair for doubles only. Jammed my toe into the front of the shoe once and got an ingrown toenail issue that has since resolved. I'm back in the VP1 for everything else since they got restocked recently.
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