Shoes with fantastic cushioning?
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stapletonj
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wouldn't those wear out in a heartbeat on an outdoor court though?
my dau. was a high level volleyball player and we could see the wear every time
she even went to the store in them. (Of course, coaches, etc., made them not wear the shoes at all
other than on the court so as not to mess up the gym floor, but teenage girls, sigh)
not particularly durable on hard court. not as durable as wilson tennis shoes for example. but similar durability as average tennis shoes.
c-had
Rookie
I love my Hypercourt Supreme. Just bought my 3rd pair in a row. The cushioning is great for me, both in the forefoot and the heel. So many other shoes have lots of cushion in the heel, but then almost nothing in the forefoot. I spend much of my time on the balls of my feet, so I want cushioning there, not just under my heel.
teachingprotx
Legend
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teachingprotx
Legend
Nike 2022, hyper dunk b ball high top best cushion shoe period and in the winter with track pants they look wicked cool
teachingprotx
Legend
My vote
did you end up with any surprise charges upon delivery?I do not see any import charges or tax. My total was $113.08, plus free shipping to the US...
I would concur with the people who mentioned K-Swiss. Hypercourt Supremes I have do provide great cushioning. I would also add the Lotto Raptors. They do not feel squishy soft so do not feel unstable, quite the contrary as provide great stability, but are incredibly comfortable. I would venture to say the most comfortable tennis shoes I have owned.
K swiss of any kinds are for anorexic feet, not wide enough for any proper movement except great for blister production while Lotto Raptors and Diadora fall apart
maybe slaved children and Uyghurs locked up in sweat factories do their forced labor properly but profits are also made from not using proper quality glue.
You can also get low odor mineral spirits and submerge soles for halve to a full day with any shoes that are not soft enough.
maybe slaved children and Uyghurs locked up in sweat factories do their forced labor properly but profits are also made from not using proper quality glue.
You can also get low odor mineral spirits and submerge soles for halve to a full day with any shoes that are not soft enough.
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ACEECA2020
New User
You're kidding me!No they end up cancelling my order...no inventory...
WOWSad to hear
babar
Professional
I've always been a Nike Vapor guy but am getting up there in years so have been looking for more cushioned shoes.
Prince shoes have had good cushioning in the past, but haven't tried them in the past 10 or so years. Maybe they are different, but their models don't look too different since that time. On my list to try out.
Babolat SFX is a very cushioned shoe. Feels like pillows, but is a bit heavy compared to the Nike Vapors.
I wore a pair of Yonex Fusion Revs pre-pandemic and they were also very plush and cushioned. Light and fast also. Only problem was the robust toe guard which caused my toes some bruising after a few weeks of playing in them. never tried them with thicker socks as I play in pretty thin socks normally.
I would also recommend the Diadora Blueshield Torneo for cushioning. Fast, plush, stable, and a tad wide for my foot, so not sure I could pull it off. If I can fix the fit issue, I would buy them for sure as replacements for my Vapors.
The SFX would be my 2nd choice for now without trying the Prince shoes yet.
Good Luck TB.
LeastExhaustingPlayer
Rookie
I had been wearing Nike GP Turbo which has fantastic cushioning.
But it is heavy, bulky and clunky like clown shoes.
GP is fine for rallying and walking dogs, but not for doubles with S&V, net play and transition game.
I kept tripping over my feet and almost fell down several times.
I've switched to KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme.
Very good cushioning (not as good as GP tho) but light, quick and agile.
But it is heavy, bulky and clunky like clown shoes.
GP is fine for rallying and walking dogs, but not for doubles with S&V, net play and transition game.
I kept tripping over my feet and almost fell down several times.
I've switched to KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme.
Very good cushioning (not as good as GP tho) but light, quick and agile.
TripleB
Hall of Fame
Reviving this thread because I'm still searching!!!
No Nike GP Turbos to be found in my size. Looked back at when I first purchased my last pair of Hyper Court Supremes and thinking back to how much I've played in them the durability (for me) was worse than the KSwiss BigShot Light 3 shoes I'm currently wearing (and their durability isn't too go either).
So still searching for some cushioned tennis shoes now that I found out I've got two bad knees instead of just the one that's hurting.
Thanks for any further advice!!!
TripleB
No Nike GP Turbos to be found in my size. Looked back at when I first purchased my last pair of Hyper Court Supremes and thinking back to how much I've played in them the durability (for me) was worse than the KSwiss BigShot Light 3 shoes I'm currently wearing (and their durability isn't too go either).
So still searching for some cushioned tennis shoes now that I found out I've got two bad knees instead of just the one that's hurting.
Thanks for any further advice!!!
TripleB
babar
Professional
I'll reiterate my previous suggestions here.
The Diadora Blueshield Torneo and the Babolat SFX are very cushioned shoes, if that is your main priority.
SFX is less breathable than other models out there. The Diadora is a great shoe with excellent cushioning, but fit is a bit wide for my feet.
I have narrow feet, so Nikes Vapors have always been my go to shoes.
Good Luck TB!
TripleB
Hall of Fame
I tried on a Babolat and it didn't feel so great on my foot. Thanks for the information on the fit of the Diadora...I also have a narrow (almost flat) foot.
I'll check out the Vapors. I've refused to buy Nike since the mid 90's when they discontinued my favorite shoe of all time, but my knees are telling that I shouldn't be so picky now!
Again, thank you for the response!!!
TripleB
Bill Lobsalot
Semi-Pro
New Balance 1006.
CurvyHamster
New User
babolat sfx is comfy. I'm extremely content with my pair.
dotmundo
New User
For well over a year I had the Babolat SFX3 and this much I can tell you. They are a wide fit and they are incredibly durable. I had no problem with breathability and very comfortable. I am looking to replace them only because I wanted a more snugger fit but for the price of under $100 they are excellent and would not hesitate to recommend.
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movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
I had a look at them on their US website and I didn't see options for Extra-Wide (4E) and Extra-Extra-Wide (6E). I looked at the toebox shape and they pinch on the outside corner like most tennis shoes. I wear Extra-Extra-Wide in New Balance and they are a little tight in the toebox. What would be nice is the old rounded toeboxes of the 1970s.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
Couldn’t get them to fit me, the toe box is so low
but the cushioning was nice, would probably be nicer if the darn things fit!
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Couldn’t get them to fit me, the toe box is so low
There are three aspects to width that I've heard of: toebox width, midfoot width and platform width. The images below show the differences you can find in toebox width. Midfoot width usually refers to volume of the shoe in the midfoot. If you have high arches, then you need more midfoot volume. If a shoe does not have a lot of midfoot volume, it will feel like the shoes are not wide enough when you tried to put your feet into them. Platform width refers to the width of the sole. Many companies use the same platform for standard or wide. They just increase midfoot volume. So you feel like your feet spill over the platform.
Some need a high as well as wide toebox and some shoes do one and not the other. The 1540 on the right picture has a wide toebox, a high toebox, wide platform, a lot of midfoot volume and is available in 6E. It's a running shoe though. I have not found a tennis shoe that checks all of the boxes.
Below are the NB 840 and 1540. Note how rounded the toebox is. This gives you a lot of room in the smaller toes.
This is the Babolat SFX and it has a much sharper cutoff for the smaller toes. Most tennis shoes are like this. You can find more rounded shoes for running but it's still a small percentage of shoes.
CurvyHamster
New User
I don't think it will pose a problem unless you're getting a size which wedges into the front of the shoe. I havent tried on many pairs of shoes, but I would recommend trying on a pair at a local shop. I did and was consequently gratified after trying them out first.
Areyousure2
New User
If we could hone in a little, any change in the shoe recommendations re cushioning for the toe / metatarsal region specifically ?
ichaseballs
Professional
get a new insole.
i can also recommend heel pad from rtp sports. (you can find it on amazon)
i can also recommend heel pad from rtp sports. (you can find it on amazon)
TripleB
Hall of Fame
Thanks for all the advice!
Thought I had found the perfect shoe...the KSwiss Ultrashot 3 - durability guarantee, cushioning felt great when I put them on, didn't make my foot feel like it's rolling to the inside like with my Big Shot Lights, had a color I loved on sale, but the 12.0 is too short for my foot. Went online to order the 12.5 and what do you know, they don't make a 12.5?
So, it looks like I'm still on the search. I'll definitely take a look at all of your suggestions!
I appreciate your help!
TripleB
Thought I had found the perfect shoe...the KSwiss Ultrashot 3 - durability guarantee, cushioning felt great when I put them on, didn't make my foot feel like it's rolling to the inside like with my Big Shot Lights, had a color I loved on sale, but the 12.0 is too short for my foot. Went online to order the 12.5 and what do you know, they don't make a 12.5?
So, it looks like I'm still on the search. I'll definitely take a look at all of your suggestions!
I appreciate your help!
TripleB
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
I second :
Lunar ballistec (own four pairs)
Air Max Cage (own five pairs)
OP replace the stock insoles with better ones. I prefer Dr Scholl's active.
And play on clay year around if you can.
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
These big-box K-Swiss Court Blasts are proving very comfortable. Fairly narrow mid-foot, but also a fairly roomy toe-box. Plenty of cushioning front and rear, but no 'bionic' rocking motion, just very stable:
TripleB
Hall of Fame
I've tried (and sent back) several different pairs. Not sure what the durability will be like, but the one that fit my foot the best and seemed to offer fantastic cushioning (at least around the house and on the treadmill) are the Skechers Viper Pickleball shoes. Again, we will see how the durability is, but for $80, thought I'd give them a shot. Thanks for all the help!!!
TripleB
TripleB
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Unaware Skechers had such a shoe. Sure are comfy though
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
does air zoom Cage Rafa come close to GT turbo in cushioing ??
any chance you have an idea as to when these were first released? are these an "old flagship" model that just never was discontinued or was it made to be a "big box" model from the start?
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
I don't know K-Swiss history, but I'm pretty sure these are a new big-box only models as I couldn't find anything like them on the K-Swiss website. Might be a very old version, like 10+ years I suppose, as the design is fairly plain like my 15 year-old Prince MCs were.
bigserving
Hall of Fame
Yonex have always had a good reputation for cushioning. It would be a good idea to test drive some of those during your search.
XFactorer
Hall of Fame
The newest Eclipsions lack cushioning.
I can relate to OPs issues. I've had injuries/surgeries on both knees. After numerous trials, I arrived at the conclusion that I need a level of cushioning that tennis shoes (with or without sports insoles) don't provide. My current strategy — and it's working amazingly well (for me) — is to get shoes a half size up and use Airplus Ultra Work Memory Plus Insoles. This has been a Godsend for my knees as well as my feet. I have tried many, many other insoles/shoes and I'm still kicking my self for not trying these "industrial" insoles earlier. If you want/need more cushioning, this is the best solution I've come across. Hope this helps others.
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