innoVAShaun
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Looks like it's time for the NikeCourt Zoom GP Challenge 1 tennis shoe to have it's own thread.
NikeCourt Zoom GP Challenge 1
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LeftyMagic
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ghostblue
Rookie
Looks like a hard court herringbone pattern to me. I would expect the grooves to be wider, but I bet these would work ok on clay.
The outsole in these photos looks the same as the ones Tiafoe is holding while walking out to play on HC too.
LeftyMagic
Rookie
oh good call you’re right didnt think to look at foes. yea i guess they are going herringbone for the sole. nowadays you see so many viariations on hardcourt soles, this would be cool though. if they arent heavy bulky like the gp turbos nike may win me back
Alexh22
Professional
From the look of these I feel they are such a departure from the turbos.
Also the retail tongues are much shorter than Foe’s version. Yet he still got a gap on the medial side in all those pics.
Outsole looks like they are for clay. Also the challenges have top loaded shanks. Very different than the turbos’ shank which is underneath the zoom bag.
This design has a lot of rigid straight lines.
I look forward to foot doctor’s review on these. Even though I still have spare turbos in the storage.
Also the retail tongues are much shorter than Foe’s version. Yet he still got a gap on the medial side in all those pics.
Outsole looks like they are for clay. Also the challenges have top loaded shanks. Very different than the turbos’ shank which is underneath the zoom bag.
This design has a lot of rigid straight lines.
I look forward to foot doctor’s review on these. Even though I still have spare turbos in the storage.
ghostblue
Rookie
The lines and angles make the design appear different, but it has enough in common with the GP Turbo to be promising. Namely:
- Full-length zoom air
- Traditional u-throat tongue
- Wide-ish and Flat silhouette through the midfoot
- Integrated lace eyelets (it looks like from the photos)
- Similar lateral flange and heel rocker shapes
- Similar toe drag guard design and construction
Alexh22
Professional
The shank on these are visible from both sides under the arch of the foot.
In the case of the turbos, they are visible through the window underneath the forefoot.
gino
Legend
Feeling very happy to have 5 pairs of turbos on hand & agree I think Zach's review will be fascinating
ghostblue
Rookie
I agree this looks like a shank, but it could be a comfort layer on the foam or just a design element. Here's the best view of it that I've found.
Anxiously awaiting a teardown either way.
gino
Legend
nice throwback shout!
LeftyMagic
Rookie
when are these coming out again?
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
They look better than the GP Turbo. I always thought the GP Turbo was too cartoonish with all those circular elements.
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
I think that's a design element, similar to what Nike did with the heel portion of the Nike Epic React running shoe. Your foot sits lower than where the midsole ends on the lateral view. Also, this shoe will have a full length Zoom strobel unit sitting directly underfoot. It makes no sense to have a shank where the strobel is.
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
I like the bigger tongue. Can't Nike just give that to us instead?
innoVAShaun
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Edited: Moved to NikeCourt Zoom GP Challenge Pro thread.
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Rosstour
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Wow, I love this.
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
I’m a sucker for black uppers and a white midsole. Toss in an icy blue translucent outsole, and you’ve got a winner.
babar
Professional
Why do these have a gecko inside the shoe?
RNBABOLAT
Professional
Maybe the theme for AO is regarding animals? And also this match perfectly with the shirt leaked for springWhy do these have a gecko inside the shoe?
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
If they have the same cushioning setup, I would probably prefer the Pro …
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
The toe box isn't that narrow--but it IS shallow. Especially until the footbed contours to your foot.
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
This one’s a pass for me. Too much visual contrast looking down at the shoe; it would be distracting.
bobbybob14
Rookie
I have two more pairs left of the originals and been debating on buying another pair or not. Do we have a release date on these? Some interesting colorways for sure. Hopefully they perform like the originals.
XFactorer
Hall of Fame
One other observation from all the pics... That line you see between the outside and the shoe's upper is a decal signifying the top-loaded Zoom Air unit. (Means that you'll feel more of the bounce compared to if there were outsole foam between your foot and the Zoom Air Unit). Saw some side closeup shots where you can read the "Zoom Air" - would be right around your arch area. I don't think it's a mid foot shank plate as previously suggested. But, hey, I'm an internet detective! I eagerly await the Foot Doctor's teardown as well.
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
I’m guessing the midsole tooling will be exactly the same as the GP Turbo. It’s not only top-loaded Zoom Air. It’s a Zoom unit in lieu of the conventional strobel board, so there’s nothing between your foot and the Zoom air. Lovely stuff. I agree 100% the decal can’t be a mid foot shank because it’s positioned too high. Having a top-loaded shank will also cause the Zoom unit to pop. If there is a shank, it’ll no doubt be bottom-loaded. By the way, does anyone know what GP stands for?
Rosstour
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I'd assume Grand Prix
