Haha I'm not used to short laces, but I was able to get the double knot in, so I suppose it's not an issue. I'm not complaining about it, but I'll wait to see how it ends up working out. Just an adjustment, and that's not necessarily a good or a bad thing.
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babar
Hall of Fame
I'm definitely feeling the laces are too short!
I would like to use a runner's knot on these but can't with the stock laces. Might have to get some longer ones somewhere else. . .
Any suggestions on where I can get yellow-ish laces for these besides Amazon? Does Nike sell laces?
gino
Legend
go dubsRacer Blue/Deep Royal Blue/White/Lightning
Style: FV5552-401
Happytennis
Rookie
Go Sweden
leng jai
Rookie
10.5 fits ok but 11 would probably be usable too, similar sizing to the old 9.5s. Weather has been trash lately so haven't had a chance to try them yet. The heel doesn't feel particularly locked down even just walking around so I'm a bit worried heel slippage could be an issue. The laces aren't super long but I definitely wouldn't call them short, pretty much the right length for me.
jimmyjamesdimitri
New User
White/Mint Foam on TW EU in W sizes - super clean!
I think the white plus one highlight colour is already getting bit lazy - we've had so many white variations already
I think the white plus one highlight colour is already getting bit lazy - we've had so many white variations already
babar
Hall of Fame
I definitely have heel slippage in mine. I use the last eyelet and even tried a runner's knot, but the laces were too hard to get right with the runner's knot in these. I need to find some longer laces for mine.
10.5 fits ok but 11 would probably be usable too, similar sizing to the old 9.5s. Weather has been trash lately so haven't had a chance to try them yet. The heel doesn't feel particularly locked down even just walking around so I'm a bit worried heel slippage could be an issue. The laces aren't super long but I definitely wouldn't call them short, pretty much the right length for me.
Katzenjammer
Rookie
I hope they get even lazier and make the women's Blue/Lemon twist in men's.
volleynets
Hall of Fame
Just be even lazier on waiting and buy the women's 1.5 sizes larger and it will be in your hands!
Katzenjammer
Rookie
A somewhat wide forefoot here; isn't the last different?
volleynets
Hall of Fame
jimmyjamesdimitri
New User
Looks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
Dae18
Hall of Fame
Hot Lava is like Volt for Nike. Never can leave it alone lol First time for two straight years we get Hot Lava for the USO but this is the cleaner colorway. The one from last year was bad given it was grey/silver based instead of whiteLooks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
Give me this in black instead of white. Make the sock liner lava. Nike are you listening????Looks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Did the same thing with one of Fed’s very similar kits; white instead of black killed it for me.
337tennis
Rookie
Ohh my ….my fit gonna be so sexy in this love some pinkLooks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
Succession
Professional
Massive heel slippage for me when the size isn't right, I went down significantly on my usual tennis shoe size and that solved it
10.5 fits ok but 11 would probably be usable too, similar sizing to the old 9.5s. Weather has been trash lately so haven't had a chance to try them yet. The heel doesn't feel particularly locked down even just walking around so I'm a bit worried heel slippage could be an issue. The laces aren't super long but I definitely wouldn't call them short, pretty much the right length for me.
gino
Legend
SweetLooks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
leng jai
Rookie
Yeah unfortunately my first hit with these was not good, massive heel slippage. I think if I had gotten size 11 it would have been literally unplayable. I've now changed to the last eyelet and thinner socks and it's probably good enough, it does make the lace very short now though. Kinda strange to me that they had this glaring issue for a lot of people, I never experienced this with the 11, 9.5 or 9.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Nice! I think something lots of folks do. I support it!
volleynets
Hall of Fame
What about the men’s color for uso?Looks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
It is by far the laziest use of Hot Lava yet.
Dae18
Hall of Fame
You can’t really do much with it. It’s either spatter it there or here, no in between
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
jimmyjamesdimitri
New User
LeftyMagic
Semi-Pro
what does premium mean?
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
It means that it's from a seasonal collection.
Not your typical black or white that is available year round.
Not your typical black or white that is available year round.
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
It also means that it'll cost an extra $10 for no reason.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
$10 extra for a limited edition color that will not match any of your other clothes.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Looks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
This color reminds me of Fed's 2009 USO Vapors:
HBK4life
Hall of Fame
US Open?
Happytennis
Rookie
Awesome!Looks as though the Women's USO/PRM model is going to be a Hot Lava/Tech Challenge themed colourway:
A black one would be really cool as well with the lava details
Eh, there are ways.
Make the fit frame piece black to mimic the ATC2’s black stripe, have the midsoles solid pink, have the upper have the lava print across the whole side, grey lace eye plastic part, grey outsole, grey interior lining.
At minimum have the lava splatter on the midsole be against a black background and not white. There’s like 3 inches of splatter at the most in these, it’s barely there.
Or a do a reverse black with lava like the 2020 ATC2.
LeftyMagic
Semi-Pro
now that was a great shoeThis color reminds me of Fed's 2009 USO Vapors:
ian10Strainer
New User
Got my pair of Zoom Vapor 12s today and unfortunately the right shoe is too narrow for my foot. I tried a pair on before but maybe should've have kept them on for a little longer to make sure the fit was good. I was so looking forward to the shoe feeling like the original Vapor Pro 1's but alas this shoe is not going to work for me. And yes I also feel less lockdown in the heel. It's too bad. I will go with plan B and try the Vapor Pro 3s to replace my current Vapor Pro 2's. My current rotation is Vapor Pro 2's, a pair of Vapor Pro 1's, and when I am wearing red I have a nice pair of Vapor X Knit that I found. I also mow the lawn in my old Vapor X's lol.
tomo1505
New User
Update after 3 months of use: it took a month for them to adjust to the shape of the foot, until then they were very uncomfortable. They never gave the feeling of locking the foot. After 2 months of use (on average 2 times a week) you can already see major signs of wear and tear and the material is cracking. Conclusion: these sneakers are definitely not worth the €160 I paid for them. Honestly, I don't think they're even worth €100 and I certainly won't buy a new pair when these are completely torn, and I don't think they'll last another 2 months.
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volleynets
Hall of Fame
Interesting for me the vapor pro one was way too narrow to wear while being too long and I couldn’t size down because then it would be even more narrow and completely crushed my foot. Vapor pro 12 is significantly wider and I can wear them with no problem like vapor X, 9, 9.5. Could you have had a defective pair if it was too tight on one foot or do you know that you have 1 foot that’s bigger and every shoe is tighter on that same foot?
Alcawrath
Hall of Fame
Get thicker aftermarket insoles, that may snug them up enough for you
Already done
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
i thought the racer blue and lightning looked good for us open but these look good too. release date?
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Rosstour
Talk Tennis Guru
This color reminds me of Fed's 2009 USO Vapors:
There’s a pair of Vapors it’s even closer to. I had them in clay version, they were 9.5s in white w/crimson, and black tongue.
Edit—here
Nike Mens Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour Clay Court Tennis Shoes - White/Crimson
Zoom Vapor 9.5's with a flat herringbone outsole for smooth movement on clay courts. Colour: White / Total Crimson / University Red / Black Please note th
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jmacdaununder2
Legend
If you want to move well, buy ASICS; if you want to move almost as well, and look cool doing it - buy Nike. 
Happytennis
Rookie
I really like my V12’s ans they fit me really good. Recently played in my old Vapor X on clay and I find the V12 way more comfortable than X.
Though it’s essentially just personal preferences..
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Just goes to show that you’ve really gotta dry them out properly after machine washing…
volleynets
Hall of Fame
I wonder when or if these will come out. Sabalenka Round 1 was a completely different custom Vapor that was white and pink with other added elements.
But who knows maybe her night match one will look like this? But certainly this color did not come out at the US open. Alcaraz had custom maroon V12 with pink Nike signs and I’m assuming he will use those for daytime as well, but just the pink tank instead of the maroon tank.
