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If I don't like that low to the ground feeling, is the Vapor X still for me ?
A Question For Fellow Zoom Vapor X Wearers
I have been a zoom vapor tour and even a lunar vapor devotee for nearly a dozen years. This new midsole and outer sole design of the Zoom Vapor X has lead me to the pages of this forum to pose a question to my fellow Zoom Vapor enthusiasts.
I recently purchased my FIRST pair of Zoom Vapor X shoes; the new fly knit model. I wore the shoes for four matches before my hips shifted and my back was thrown out. In the process of my daily adjustments, my chiropractor asked if I had been wearing new shoes, and I told him that I purchased new tennis shoes. He asked me to bring them with me to my next appointment, and when he put the shoes on the table and looked at the heels, he said: "there's your problem. The design of the heel is causing your feet to pronate inward, putting extra pressure on your ankles, knees, and hips. That's why your back is out". So back to the 9.5s, I went without incident and zero back problems.
As I stated earlier, I have worn nothing but Nike shoes for the better part of the last decade, and have never experienced any issues whatsoever. It is my belief that the new version of the Zoom Vapor is poorly made out of substandard materials to help increase Nike's profit margins on the line.
Anatomically the midsole and outer sole design of this shoe has left me shaking my head asking the question "how did they EVER think this was a good idea?"
I contacted Nike's customer service and they acted as if I lost my mind, saying that they've not received a single corroborating complaint about the design of this shoe. Which leads to my question...
Have any of you experienced any ankle, knee, or back pain since wearing these shoes? If so, please describe in detail.
Thank you in advance.
I have been a zoom vapor tour and even a lunar vapor devotee for nearly a dozen years. This new midsole and outer sole design of the Zoom Vapor X has lead me to the pages of this forum to pose a question to my fellow Zoom Vapor enthusiasts.
I recently purchased my FIRST pair of Zoom Vapor X shoes; the new fly knit model. I wore the shoes for four matches before my hips shifted and my back was thrown out. In the process of my daily adjustments, my chiropractor asked if I had been wearing new shoes, and I told him that I purchased new tennis shoes. He asked me to bring them with me to my next appointment, and when he put the shoes on the table and looked at the heels, he said: "there's your problem. The design of the heel is causing your feet to pronate inward, putting extra pressure on your ankles, knees, and hips. That's why your back is out". So back to the 9.5s, I went without incident and zero back problems.
Shopping at both Adidas and Nike employee stores? Sounds like someone was at PNW Sectionals in Portland...I recently had opportunites to shop at both Adidas and Nike employee stores.
Gotcha. I was at USTA Sectionals and had the passes for those stores. But, yeah, I get to go every now and then through work.Well, if you live in Portland, it is not uncommon to get invitations to Adidas, Columbia, and Nike through either your work or your friends, oftentimes a few times through the year. No wonder, you go outside and see that people who run or play any sports outdoors wear these three brands more often than anything else.
I love the Adidas Ubersonic3 .Need some help, have been a loyal ASICS user for many years. First the resolution, then solution speeds (2 and 3). My size is 11.
Loved the SS3 most of all. The last resolution I had was the 6 and it was slightly wide. I believe my foot is narrow in the middle, but wide in the forefoot. All ASICS have been size 11.
Tried the Vapor 9.5 flyknit and hated it. I got the 10.5, based on the recommendations, but my large toe was hitting against the shoe when walking. In addition, they felt too narrow (felt those side rubber supports digging into my foot). So, only wore it a few times and stopped.
Due to the ridiculously bad SS FF by ASICS, I now need to find a a new shoe. So, I am hoping the new vapor actually works for me. Problem is I can’t find enough sizes to try here. They only had the 12 and it was definitely too long, but funnily width felt almost ok.
So, what size and width do I get? I am leaning toward 11.5 wide, but would like to hear from people more experience with Nike
I would love to get something as comfortable as the SS3 and as light if you have other suggestions, but need fit advice, as aside from Nike and ASICS, tennis shoes here are almost non existent.
Every foot is different. Try 11.5 wide. TW offers free shipping/returns on orders over X dollars. It'll be cost neutral if they don't work out.Need some help, have been a loyal ASICS user for many years. First the resolution, then solution speeds (2 and 3). My size is 11.
Loved the SS3 most of all. The last resolution I had was the 6 and it was slightly wide. I believe my foot is narrow in the middle, but wide in the forefoot. All ASICS have been size 11.
Tried the Vapor 9.5 flyknit and hated it. I got the 10.5, based on the recommendations, but my large toe was hitting against the shoe when walking. In addition, they felt too narrow (felt those side rubber supports digging into my foot). So, only wore it a few times and stopped.
Due to the ridiculously bad SS FF by ASICS, I now need to find a a new shoe. So, I am hoping the new vapor actually works for me. Problem is I can’t find enough sizes to try here. They only had the 12 and it was definitely too long, but funnily width felt almost ok.
So, what size and width do I get? I am leaning toward 11.5 wide, but would like to hear from people more experience with Nike
I would love to get something as comfortable as the SS3 and as light if you have other suggestions, but need fit advice, as aside from Nike and ASICS, tennis shoes here are almost non existent.
Thanks for the info and advice. I actually have the first court FF and like them a lot. However, my problem is ventilation. Due to the heat and humidity, they are not the best shoe for Dubai. The SS3 have been my main shoes for the past 2 years and I was really hoping that the SS FF would be the best of both worlds, but completely failed to meet even basic expectations.Every foot is different. Try 11.5 wide. TW offers free shipping/returns on orders over X dollars. It'll be cost neutral if they don't work out.
I've only worn the SS FFs. The heel area never gripped me well. I'm currently playing in the Court FF 2s. I like them a lot. The Vapors aren't cushioned at all compared to other Nike offerings. If you like FF cushioning, might I recommend the Zoom Zero? It's a higher ride (but totally stable) - but feels even softer and more responsive than the FF cushioning from Asics.
Oh, and Zoom Zeros don't breath. So it sounds like a No-Go.Thanks for the info and advice. I actually have the first court FF and like them a lot. However, my problem is ventilation. Due to the heat and humidity, they are not the best shoe for Dubai. The SS3 have been my main shoes for the past 2 years and I was really hoping that the SS FF would be the best of both worlds, but completely failed to meet even basic expectations.
I tried the Zoom Zero in the store, but had exactly the same problem as TW’s Sean:”When I first put on my pair of Zoom Zeros I immediately felt a pinching on the top of my foot where the stitching of the canvas upper met the tongue.”
According to him, he didn’t have a problem on the court, but the sensation persisted. Don’t think I could wear those.
. The stitching inside the shoe leaves loose pieces of material that rub against the feet and move around. Even the tongue inside the shoe has the same problem. I've never seen this in an ASICS shoe.
In my opinion, this is just shoddy manufacturing. The way shoes are made, they stitch the upper parts, before stitching/gluing the upper to the outsole. So, all that is needed is that when stitching the upper pieces, they should remove the excess material. This is standard practice in clothes and most shoes. I honestly can't believe that a shoe as expensive as Nike has such a low quality control!I have same problem with stitching fabric leaves loose pieces on the medial side...
It's pretty annoying as it keeps rubbing my bunion on my right foot.. ( my left foot is just fine )
So I added thin scotch tape to fix this problem and it works out fine.. I hope someday that loose pieces gone while the break in process completes.
I went half size up to 42.5 from previous Vapor Tour since I have pretty wide foot 2E and referred to this forum to decide whether to stay with same size or half-size up.... Lateral movement and running forward to the net were as good as I was, without any heel slippage or other instability..
yea but why does it make that super high pitched Squeeky noise when you walk ?To be fair, this shoe is specifically designed and made for playing tennis. Are you really surprised that it wasn't designed for wearing out and about and shopping and stuff?
Nike air max jogging trainers are designed for that and may even cost more!
Just saying...
****e, I shouldn’t have said anything! Now I know what it’s like to be a Nike insider...This is going to be deleted soon, just to let you know.
You can say/describe things about it, but posting pics is a hard no on here. For example, the 2021 Pro Staff pics that were leaked on here.****e, I shouldn’t have said anything! Now I know what it’s like to be a Nike insider...
Dang it’s 2021? No longer on the even years?You can say/describe things about it, but posting pics is a hard no on here. For example, the 2021 Pro Staff pics that were leaked on here.
Well technically it’s 2020, but might be pushed off till next Spring (Federer)Dang it’s 2021? No longer on the even years?
anybody see the Vapor Next on NikeTalk’s tennis thread? It looks ugly as sin, but more durable.
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Hey guys, anyone seen the new wimby vapor x knit ? can i humbly ask if the white is indeed white or is it more cream coloured? The pic shown in Tennis Warehouse seems to be white, but ************** and ******* seems more cream colored in nature. i was comparing it to the vapor Xs and those look...niketalk.com
Probably just down to new shoes bedding and breaking in.yea but why does it make that super high pitched Squeeky noise when you walk ?
i have been wearing this for 6 weeks now and air zoom pocket seem to be making more Squeeky noise. is this defect ? should i return it to Nike ? i bought this at discount from fleebayProbably just down to new shoes bedding and breaking in.
Have yoI been wearing them daily or on and off? For me I wear them on and off and the cushioning decompresses and gets softer.so i have been trying this for 9 weeks now and the cushioning is starting to become HARD. is this normal ? and this shoe just isnt' that great for bad knees. It was relatively soft cushion during 1st few weeks but as it gets older, its cushioning becomes harder and it doesnt' feel good. also oddly enough, it's not that great at giving you Connected feel to the ground.
Yonex Eclipsion with power cushion stays soft for 4-5 months. It starts to lose its Bouncy feel after 4 weeks or so but it still stays soft after that which i liked.
so i have been trying this for 9 weeks now and the cushioning is starting to become HARD. is this normal ? and this shoe just isnt' that great for bad knees. It was relatively soft cushion during 1st few weeks but as it gets older, its cushioning becomes harder and it doesnt' feel good. also oddly enough, it's not that great at giving you Connected feel to the ground.
Yonex Eclipsion with power cushion stays soft for 4-5 months. It starts to lose its Bouncy feel after 4 weeks or so but it still stays soft after that which i liked.
Really ?? i thought Mizuno shoes had very poor thin cushioning ? someone had said this in the pastMy pair were severely lacking in cushioning. I was getting foot and knee pain which I'm not getting in my Mizunos now.
well, you are right. TW review loved the new and improved cushioning on mizuno tour 4.Whatever it is, it's better than those Vapor X.
TW probably will delete it. I’ve seen it though, it’s kinda ugly. Doesn’t even look like a vapor.Hi,
I found a picture of a Vapor Zoom NXT (name wrote on the shoe), don't know if I can post it here...
Maybe an evolution of the actual Vapor X ?
Other people heard something about it ?
Yeah, kinda like ZVC4 but knitTW probably will delete it. I’ve seen it though, it’s kinda ugly. Doesn’t even look like a vapor.