Nike Air Max Smash stability? vs Cage II/Oscillate/Vapor

[Marcolino]

Hello all, need some help! Looking for some stable (Nike) shoes to help end my reliance on the uncomfortable but rock-solid Oscillates. Have tried the New Zoom Advantages, and they’re pretty good (have written a review if anyone's interested), low to the ground and very stable. Anyone know anything about the Air Max Smash – they’re going very cheap on TW Europe. I understand they’re a knock-down of the Cage II which I’ve never tried. I had a pair of Breathe Free II which I wore twice before giving away – absolutely no stability, felt I was going to break my ankle every time I moved. So any feedback on the Smash’s re lowness to the ground and support/stability (ankle basically) would be massively appreciated, especially compared to the other shoes named above. Thanks!

 

[innoVAShaun]

I wouldn't recommend the Smash line. 2 people I've played against seriously rolled they're ankles in those shoes and one of my teammates did the same. All on seperate occasions of course.

 

[Marcolino]

Thanks for that. Interesting that they're described as "offering plenty of stability".........based on your anecdotal evidence sounds like a complete lie which is disappointing.

 

[Frankauc]

im playing with the air smash, they are ok. They are not the most comfortable, not the most breathable,.....but they are cheap and ok for me.

 

[Marcolino]

Thanks Frankauc - any insights as to height off the ground/stability. Don't think I'll go for them but just so I have all the facts. Bonus if you can compare them to any other Nike shoe.....cheers!

 

[Frankauc]

they are stable. I run fast and i slide on every surface, i never injured myself with those shoes. Height off the ground is ....average....not an issue for me. They run 1/2 size bigger. I was previously using the city court 3.... City courts are more comfortable, but they are ugly