LiamMiguel
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New Balance Coco CG2
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LiamMiguel
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Shots from practice today.
Brian11785
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I saw that. Bummer. Good thing I have 5 impulse-buy pairs of CG1s on reserve.
the_faceless_player
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Design is different enough from test model that I wonder if NB is/was considering having a separate mens version that may or may not be in CG line.
innoVAShaun
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337tennis
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These are fire wtf
mpournaras
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That lighting is garbage
Bxb
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Yup. UV lighting...? A violet/purple hue. Here are few with different lighting:
Would've preferred if the color was actually the one from the photos under the purple light. More chocolatey/mocha.
innoVAShaun
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mpournaras
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for anyone considering the lifestyle colorway.. it is an absurdly comfy foam bed. It will be pillowy
innoVAShaun
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Did anyone else notice there's a 2E option in the for the White with Black?
innoVAShaun
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innoVAShaun
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White with Marsh Green
Style #: WCHCOCA2
Style #: WCHCOCA2
innoVAShaun
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innoVAShaun
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Biggest size is women's 12 (or men's 10.5). You can always use the 1.5 size conversion and order in width D or 2E.
I am, unfortunately, the size they skipped over. 10M 11.5 W. They go from 11 to 12 and skip 11.5 on the cg2 2E
innoVAShaun
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Parchment with NB Navy
So far, only in B and D widths
So far, only in B and D widths
the_faceless_player
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New low cut takedown Coco model called Delray up and running on a few retail sites. Nylon plate instead of carbon, less rubber on the toe box and again lower cut ankle collar. Mens and Womens sizes and colors.
Sardines
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It could be an overlap where women AND men just happen to demand those sizes, thus the outsize demand. Above W12, the demand means fewer women demaning such sizes and primarily targeted at men, and the demand isn't there. Makes no sense they would not accommodate larger sizing if it was such a hot seller.And still after 7-8 months of release, still no larger sizes is indicative they either have production issues, or never intended to make larger sizes because of previous sales of the CG1. I only bought the 2 pairs CG1 because it was on sale for under $95 at a store, and that's the most popular USM11 size.
Thanks for the heads up. Grabbed a pair placed for in-store pick up. I wont be back in town until tomorrow to pick them up. Got a confirmation email that they are ready but oddly enough they seem to be taken off the site now.
the_faceless_player
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Yeah I don’t think they were actually supposed to be released yet. I was aware they were coming soon but I think they jumped the gun
mpournaras
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These Delrays were tested by NB.
I was in the Playtest. Probably the most out of the box comfort I have ever felt in a shoe ever. The nylon shank is a step down in performance but the price is nice I guess. If you have high arches like me I’d put more supportive insoles in them.
I would have preferred a full Coco 2 Low but this is certainly more comfy at the cost of pure performance
I was in the Playtest. Probably the most out of the box comfort I have ever felt in a shoe ever. The nylon shank is a step down in performance but the price is nice I guess. If you have high arches like me I’d put more supportive insoles in them.
I would have preferred a full Coco 2 Low but this is certainly more comfy at the cost of pure performance
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d-quik
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Do you have a scale? What weight/size? Did it come in different widths?
I bought a 10 in 2E. Can scale tomorrow at the office.
I've been looking for a GP turbo replacement for quite some time now. These....... might be it? They are definitely lighter than GP turbos but also still very comfortable from both the fuel cell as well as the upper materials.
Just walking/dashing around the house I am a little concerned. I already have heel slippage just walking around. Going to add a runner's knot to see if that is enough. Lateral stability definitely needs testing as well. The uppers may be too comfortable for their own good. Will have to see if tying tighter helps.
mpournaras, was your experience similar? How did they compare to CG2s?
I've been looking for a GP turbo replacement for quite some time now. These....... might be it? They are definitely lighter than GP turbos but also still very comfortable from both the fuel cell as well as the upper materials.
Just walking/dashing around the house I am a little concerned. I already have heel slippage just walking around. Going to add a runner's knot to see if that is enough. Lateral stability definitely needs testing as well. The uppers may be too comfortable for their own good. Will have to see if tying tighter helps.
mpournaras, was your experience similar? How did they compare to CG2s?
mpournaras
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It was generally wide. Relatively light. Extremely soft outsoleDo you have a scale? What weight/size? Did it come in different widths?
mpournaras
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My heel was fine. Yes the stability is lesser than top of the line support shoes but not dangerously lacking. Yes the upper is too comfy haha
I think you can’t have this comfort and this light weight and still have support… which I think is similar to what you’re feeling.
It’s a great hit around shoe but I was happy to return to my Zoom Cage 4 after the 4 weeks. This and the ZC4 are NOT after the same customer though so take that for what it’s worth
I could see this being a killer “pickleball court to the bar” shoe.
Sardines
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Seems NB has decided there's more money with larger sizes and pickleball. haha
mpournaras
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There absolutely is. Bankers and lawyers picking up pickleball and being able to actually play decent relatively quickly... that's a market I want in on.
Low barrier to entry and high income players? $$$
I feel like there's more money to be made with tennis over the long haul given it's a much more complex and difficult sport and therefore a bigger need and market for coaching/clinics. I know there's that for Pickleball but I also don't think you need coaching/clinics for pickleball like you do for tennis. The real money maker for Pickleball is padels, top end padels reach up into $200 range but padels have no durability and if you play regularly you get about 6 months to a year of use.
the_faceless_player
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Got the pair of Delrays NB sent me in the mail today. Playing some easy mixed tonight so they should be good enough for that. It’s a much better looking shoe in the navy/parchment color. The test white/blue was the most dad looking tennis shoe ever made
Has anyone used the CG2 or Delray as a clay shoe? How does that sole play compared to a true clay shoe?
I'm a 15 wide and the Delray is the only shoe that is clay or clay-adjacent that comes in both 15 and wide. I play exclusively on clay (mostly har-tru and some red). My other options are the Gel Res X clay (gel res 9 wide is my hard court shoe) or the Vapor Pro 3 clay, but neither comes in wide.
I'm a 15 wide and the Delray is the only shoe that is clay or clay-adjacent that comes in both 15 and wide. I play exclusively on clay (mostly har-tru and some red). My other options are the Gel Res X clay (gel res 9 wide is my hard court shoe) or the Vapor Pro 3 clay, but neither comes in wide.
