The Nike Vapor Tribute Thread
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David Le
Hall of Fame
Yeah, I’ll be down to take on a challenge. I’m no Tinker Hatfield but I’ll try my best. I’ll make two mock ups to see what I can doThat would be really fun bro. Would gladly add to one of the OPs if you took the time to do so
Couple ideas:
Couple goated colors for inspo
- Exposed air in heel like vapor speed
- Fit frame like vapor 5
- Flywire aesthetic like vapor 6
- Adaptive fit like vapor 9
- Heel nike swoosh like vapors speed/5/9/9.5/X
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
Kyrgios wearing a black colorway of his Kyrie Vapor X's tonight in the USO exhibition mixed doubles event. Tried to find a pic but nothing uploaded tonight so far.
David Le
Hall of Fame
Underrated Vapor imo in terms of comfort and fit. I would definitely prefer this over the Vapor 10/X knitted Shapo
arthurli22
Rookie
Agreed, really sad earlier this year when my Wimbledon pair had its sole crumbled away
David Le
Hall of Fame
Ah that sucks. That’s either due to poor storage or just the aging over time. That show came out 5 years ago which is crazy that it crumbled
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
Really? That's unfortunate and it hasn't been that long. I have used old Barricade 7s from like 2012-2013 and those were fine when I grabbed them a couple years ago. I still have some GR6s that I just picked up that are in amazing condition. Those were released 2014-2015.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
I tore my calf after playing in two pairs of 5+ year old Vapor clay shoes, and I remember thinking "these are old, I wonder if they're safe?"
arthurli22
Rookie
Actually "crumbled" is just an exaggerated description. To be more accurate, the glue/adhesive lost their functions and the outsoles are detaching from the upper. I lived in the coast of East Asia and the humidity there also factors into that. I guess if you live in a drier weather, the deterioration will not be that steep.
arthurli22
Rookie
Feel sad for you bro. Actually no matter how much we love tennis equipment, we should not risk ourselves for playing in gear which have signs of deterioration or aging, especially those in the outsole. Simply not worth it.
Actually I know that there are shoe glues which may save my pair of Kyrie x Kyrgios vapor X. But you never know if there are other latent issues in the shoes. I prefer playing risks free than playing in my favorite but washed up gear which may cause injuries.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
Outsoles looked fine. I'm Mighty Mouse so my outsoles are usually the last thing to go. I rip holes in the toes and then the cushioning goes.
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
Calf tears feel horrible. My first major tennis injury was a torn L calf when I was 12. I lived in Texas at the time and it happened during a warmup tournament for the Texas Junior Slam (like Southerns or other big sectionals but for Texas). I decided to play through it to play the Slam and I don’t think I could move properly until a few months later in November of that year. No bueno.
gino
Legend
Still have my white pair. Best lock down of any vapor X/VP1 midsole variety. That fly trap upper thing works
David Le
Hall of Fame
Would you say it’s on par with the adaptive fit or better?
gino
Legend
It’s an interesting question bro. I would say in the mid foot adaptive fit wins, it cinches that area better. However, the fly trap upper for sure locks the heel/reat foot down better
Feeling is like being more sunk into the shoe, whereas the X/std adaptive fit was easier to feel lateral/medial support but somewhat lifted in direct comparison
David Le
Hall of Fame
I’d take the rear/heel lock down any day compared to the mid foot. A lot of shoes don’t have that rare lock-down in the heel even after the break in, overall which is very important for tennis imo
gino
Legend
Totally man, if I could compare the heel lockdown to previous vapors, its even better than the V6, which was the best up to that point
Probably its reversible, there are some cream sold online that works with sun, try to search them out
theaceproman
Rookie
Super excited for the vp12, any more pics online?
gino
Legend
Another idea is to just paint over the toe area with acrylic paint. You can get it real cheap on Amazon
gino
Legend
Same dude. Only images I’ve seen so far are the protos used by the SMU player. I did message him direct and he said they feel just like vapors of old. Similar to 6, 9 and X he said
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
Did any of the other SMU guys have them? I have a couple good buddies on the team that I might be able to ask. One of them was my doubles partner growing up.
gino
Legend
Might as well shoot your shot. Could maybe get us a better pic or two. Although I’m pretty sure Nike makes the athletes return protos
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
I remember people going crazy for the 'Oreo' colourway Vapor Tour VIs, but I can't even remember if Fed wore them? Still, I always thought this was the best looking Vapor for the relatively clean upper.
FedalSamAga
New User
Hi Guys! Loving this thread and new to the forums. I've always been a nike fan, I do miss the vapors from 2005-2008. Its unfortunate that the weather in Southeast Asia makes the older shoes crumble.
I have stumbled upon these for a very good price (about $20 USD) and I noticed the white colours have gone yellow (almost cream/gold haha). Since everyone seems to be an enthusiast of keeping the older shoes alive, does anyone have any recommendations for restoring these colours?
Vapor X white and red
I have stumbled upon these for a very good price (about $20 USD) and I noticed the white colours have gone yellow (almost cream/gold haha). Since everyone seems to be an enthusiast of keeping the older shoes alive, does anyone have any recommendations for restoring these colours?
Vapor X white and red
gino
Legend
Fed did wear them. He wore them in the indoor fall season in 2009 and for the ATP finals. I think that year he lost to Del Potro in the semisI remember people going crazy for the 'Oreo' colourway Vapor Tour VIs, but I can't even remember if Fed wore them? Still, I always thought this was the best looking Vapor for the relatively clean upper.
gino
Legend
Glad that you’re enjoying this thread. It seems like we’re gaining traction in this community in terms of honoring the vapor lineage as a whole. I’ve always been bothered by the fragmented threads for individual vapors, because you’re not able to really discuss the whole evolution of the line, without deviating from the thread topic
in regards to your restoration project, I would recommend that you change the color of the midsole and the foot frame to something darker. That way you can live with the fading on the upper and it won’t be such a start contrast against the bright white on the midsole and foot frame. You can use acrylic paint pens, those hold up pretty well, especially if you clear coat over them
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
I believe it was Davydenko in 09. I remember him hitting the overhead off an overhead then losing lol.
FedalSamAga
New User
Thank you gino ! Anyway, I'm stocking up on these guys but in anticipation of vapor 12s... i hope they return to the glory to vapors.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
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I really cant, these are so incredibly beautiful. Just why nike, WHY? Suffering badly right now lol Dropping gorgeous colors on a shoe since the start of the year for never selling it. Nike needs to know that people want those and not the vapor 11The vapor pro 1 (PE) clinches the laver cup !
gino
Legend
Couldnt agree more
yep exactly like gino said. Similar but still different shoe. Let’s hope it will be a great one
I have those
great ones the davis cup vapors
Love them Davis cup vapors.jpg?mode=max&width=600)
gino
Legend
Lucky dog !!!!!
yeahhh! But too big for me so i will sell them lol
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
If they made this shoe and called it the Vapor12, you wouldn't like that either
Nope incorrect, i dont care about no name man, just want what carlos wears and i actually really like the shoe
