NikeCourt GP Challenge 1.5

If you really want the GT Turbo cushion, try the new Luka 5 basketball shoes. Thet have the same full length zoom strobel, and good herringbone pattern on the outsole. It's not expensive either.
 
Which is more comfortable for long sessions in terms of cushioning and shock absorption? The gp challenge or the asics court ff3? Anyone has tried both?
 
ericykchan said:
If you really want the GT Turbo cushion, try the new Luka 5 basketball shoes. Thet have the same full length zoom strobel, and good herringbone pattern on the outsole. It's not expensive either.
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Woo. Thanks for this. Gonna check it out.
Have switched from GP Challenge to ST Flare, but the Luka 5 looks good in detail.
 
it's so interesting, the GPC1 was evolving into the 1.5 gradually

my navy blue 1s (I believe last color before 1.5) is like a GP Challenge 1.25

the traction is more slick for sliding, the fit is a little less tight around the laces, has the last lace loop removed into a grommet. so unusual
 
Women’s one is def a little narrower and heel collar is lower. Feels a little like my foot will pop out. I think they’ll be fine to coach in but I’m not sure I’ll play in them
 
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I know these are the Pros but dang these are fire
 
teckid said:
I only played with the 1s a single time and didn't like it, thought traction was odd and foot shifted a lot in toe box. Just got a new pair of 1.5, had one hit in them and it seemed different, hopeful these will be a new go-to. Still not as comfy as the GPTs :confused:
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Got a blue pair of 1.5s and the lace loop popped out after 2 hits (in the middle of a league match no less). Got a replacement mustard/AO version and have not been happy, just feels stiff and lacks any sort of cushion or feedback; been having sore knees and slight foot pain when playing. Returning to NDC. I have one more pair of original GPTs left, then might have to try Asics.
 
teckid said:
Got a blue pair of 1.5s and the lace loop popped out after 2 hits (in the middle of a league match no less). Got a replacement mustard/AO version and have not been happy, just feels stiff and lacks any sort of cushion or feedback; been having sore knees and slight foot pain when playing. Returning to NDC. I have one more pair of original GPTs left, then might have to try Asics.
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Idk if the current asics lineup will be better, most likely worse if you go GRX
 
SupahMan5000 said:
Idk if the current asics lineup will be better, most likely worse if you go GRX
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Thanks.

I had a pair of GR9s and they were pretty good other than I think I wore out the cushion before the outsole. I had also tried on the FF3 while picking out the GR9 and like it as well. I also saw some recs for the adidas SoleMatch Control as it has Boost. Will continue to scour the internet for GPTs until I can't find any.
 
innoVAShaun said:
Women's
White/Summit White/Linen/Light Orewood Brown
Style: IQ5176-101

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Love this colorway but really want to like the shoe. Bought a pair for $70 on sale about a month ago and even with a custom
insole, it’s still is too stiff and uncomfortable to me. Got me a pair of VP3 for $70 so let see how that feels. Always been a Nike guy and really want to like the GP1/1.5 but they really need to go back to the drawing board.
 
So after 1.5 product cycles, what is the consensus on these? I always see people complain it is too stiff and how the zoom is underwhelming. So what type of player is this for then? Not seeing much compliments here, but if they left it unchanged for this long, surely they must've done SOMETHING right! :oops:
 
d-quik said:
So after 1.5 product cycles, what is the consensus on these? I always see people complain it is too stiff and how the zoom is underwhelming. So what type of player is this for then? Not seeing much compliments here, but if they left it unchanged for this long, surely they must've done SOMETHING right! :oops:
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To me, the only reason that they are still offering this model is that they finally convince Sinner to wear it (of course with a lot of customization). And I guess a lot club players who are not nerds like us will buy into this model simply because Sinner is wearing it.
 
d-quik said:
So after 1.5 product cycles, what is the consensus on these? I always see people complain it is too stiff and how the zoom is underwhelming. So what type of player is this for then? Not seeing much compliments here, but if they left it unchanged for this long, surely they must've done SOMETHING right! :oops:
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I wear them but it's because I need well cushioned shoes that also fit my flat feet orthotics without feeling I'm 3 feet off the ground, like it happens with Gel Resolution Xs. My orthotics with vapors (pro 3 / 12) trigger right knee pain no matter how much I try to strengthen muscles in the gym. With the GP challenge I play pain free.

I'm a bit sad they're not putting a lot of attention on colorways for these though. I also find they soften up just enough over time, although they do start up quite stiff, they require a break-in period. The Vapor Pro 3s are the best feeling nike shoe for me, but they load my forefoot too much and cause pain.
 
Wish the ankle collar was higher/tighter on these as heel-slip was quite bad for me. Otherwise the comfort and fit was great, though I can’t comment on on-court performance.
 
cg2324 said:
Not many pros are wearing this model, any reason why? They all seem to gravitate to the Vapor 12s and 3s?
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Seems the verdict is the GP Challenge is substantially inferior to the Vapor 12 and Pro 3. And for the Pros, actually most of them are not wearing the retail version. Some of them are customised Vapor 12 and some even still wearing Vapor X or Vapor Pro 1
 
For the GP Challenge line they should go back to the drawing board and figure out why the GPT was such a hit with players and outsiders. They have options to make the GPC 2 on par with the ZV12 VP3
 
NikeCourt GP Challenge Pro vs Pro 1 vs Pro 1.5

I’ve tried the GP Challenge line and overall, I think the GP Challenge Pro is a very solid tennis shoe. It feels stable and supportive, especially during aggressive lateral movement and quick changes of direction.

The GP Challenge Pro 1 improved the overall comfort and cushioning while still keeping the stability that the original Pro was known for. It feels a little more refined and easier to wear for longer sessions.

The GP Challenge Pro 1.5 feels like the best version of the three to me. It has a good combination of stability, cushioning, comfort, and court feel. The upper feels more comfortable, while the shoe still provides good lockdown during hard cuts and slides.

GP Challenge Pro 1.5 – Best overall balance of comfort, stability and performance, very solid sole, I read somewhere that Nike added extra material at the wear prone areas from previous versions.
GP Challenge Pro 1 – Comfortable and stable, great all-around option. I have used these for a month and still no signs for major wear on the sole.
GP Challenge Pro – Very stable and durable, but feels a little less refined, the sole wears out super fast.

All my current Nike GP Challenge Pro shoe series:

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The GP Challenge 1.5 was actually a lot better than I remember the 1 being, but needs one more update to keep your heel in the shoe
 
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