I bought the propulse and like them. While the narrow forefoot is perfect/ tight these extra room for toes but foot doesn't move forward. I use all the holes so the slightly loose heel is unnoticeable. The new model looks like it might fit even better. Also bought a pair of Diadora blushield, little too wide up front but can tighten it up.
Never used Asics before but did have many CBs. Durability wise it’s about the same as the CBs imo. If you ever tried the Air Max Breathe Free/Cage series you’ll like the ZC3s.
The main difference between cb3 and cage 3 is the upper. No support in the upper of the cage 3, it flexes and moves with any pressure easily, I use mine on clay only due to this.
The Asics GSS3 and SSFF feel less secure for my D width feet. I find both SS models to have very slippery laces which loosen out quickly and allows too much movement of the feet in the shoe, which gave me soreness. Securing the laces often alleviated this issue. The heel depth is also shallower in the Asics, which means I have to use all holes to secure my foot, but ankle support is minimal. Cushioning is great but feels 'higher' up and with the lack of proper ankle support, gives me an uneasy feeling. Traction is better than the Cage 3.
The sock liner fits tight and feels good, but support from a sock? When your running full speed sideways and need to dig in to switch directions, compared to a layer of leather with second layer of strips .... the c3 no
The C3 has a
Maybe it's pvc, its very flexible like a rubberband, no support
. It sounds like the cage 3 is similar to the old nike cb 4.3. The only thing I liked about the nike Lunar's were the ankle support and lightness. Everything else sucked including how it looked.
My mistake! It's PU Kurim, not PVC. Brain fart moment. No shoe is a universal fit. It works well for me but unfortunately for you, it doesn't.
The biggest problem is that fit isn't universal, but individual. The C3 did get looser on break-in, then it stabilizes.
Well with a thicker insole, your heel will sit higher, and Asics' instep is pretty shallow.
Did you go with your normal size? I felt it was true to size at 10.5 but I might consider going half a size down.
That was my experience... Nike size 9.5 has fit me perfectly for decades (not just tennis models) but had to go 9.0 with Cage 2s... Seems with the 3 they went back to "normal" sizing as the 9.5 Cage 3s fit and feel great, on my second pair...
I went up half a size and I regretted it. I usually wear 9.5 but I could feel the midsole wasn't wide enough (idk why I dont have wide feet), it wasn't tight but if I put pressure on the outside of the shoe I could feel the edge of my foot slipping. I went to 10 and it felt perfect. 3 days in and the sock line stretched out like crazy and I had to seriously sinch them tight. Luckily the shank cracked so I was able to return them for Vapour X. Much better shoes in terms of support.
Lol Once I read this I had to check my ZC3s just in case it has a crack at the shank. Next thing you know it has one..don’t know how it happened but it looks like I’m getting new shoes.
I have had a couple of the Vapor Tour 9.5 shanks crack on me. I was disappointed.
I never had the shank cracked on the ZVT9.5. Wish Nike would have put carbon fiber instead of plastic for the shank.
It depends. I’ve worn through 3 pairs of cage 3s now. First 2 pairs were half size larger and they felt great when new. As they wore in and stretched, I could feel the front of the shoe twisting laterally when I made hard stops and sharp cuts.
My new pair does feel flexible compared to what I remember of the previous (pink) pair. But I probably thought that about the first pair, and the break-in was brutal back then, so we'll see.
Interresting.. not sarcastic
V1 as in the first few in late ‘17?
For my v1 pink pair, walking around made me think they were broken in, but actually playing in them the first time was...
No wonder I'm payin $140 for a pair, your welcome
i couldn't agree more.. the cost is ridiculous.. 25% off right now.. last day. i just got some cage 3's for $67.. you shouldn't pay $130 for shoes.. but, nike is amazing..they give full retail replacement no matter what you paid initially.. best policy out there. it is my understanding that something like 2% of the shoes bought are returned for the guarantee.. so my 30 pairs over a decade hasn't hurt you one iota..
Yes. Found some special edition ones.
Where’s this 25% off? The only 25% I know is Nike. $67? Where at? I’m doing some customs on two of my ZC3s and I want to get some more?
Nike.
25 off clearance..ended at midnight.. the best deal was on some powder blue woman's i picked up a pair in 11 1/2 size up 1 and a half sizes with the cage.. exact same shoe as mens..
You wearing no-show socks or regular length socks?
Regular length socks but I slightly scrunch them.
Sorry hermano, haven't noticed that problem on my end (yet!)
No worries. Thanks for the help!
I did notice that the collar and heel counter to be different in the V1.1 shoe. In V1.0, I could use the runner's lacing system to cinch up the collar so I get enough support. With V1.1, both pairs I have feel uncomfortable against the heel counter, resulting in some heel discomfort. One pair was bad on the left side and the other more on the right side. So I think it's just the QC.
Yeah I usually heel lock all my tennis shoes, maybe I'll try to cinch them in a bit more next hit.
Hi, I would like to know if the rubbing eventually go away? Because I got the same issue in the left shoe and get a painfull blíster that could'nt even walk, just in like 2 hours. Thanks
