The Nike Vapor Tribute Thread

LiamMiguel

Semi-Pro
Have you seen the white leather around at all? seems like just honey duece hitting ross from what i know
Nope, I’ll probably stop by a different Ross tmrw though, or see if there’s more in stock at my closest store. Idk how Ross restocks work.
 

Sevi

New User
Hi - I’m new here so sorry if this should be asked elsewhere. Does anyone know more or less when a vapor pro 3 could come? I’m a Huge fan of the pro 1 but really dislike 2/11. And from what I read a lot of people feel similarly- so I’m hoping that Nike might take that feedback and launch a pro 3 that is closer to the 1 :)
 

d-quik

Hall of Fame
Hi - I’m new here so sorry if this should be asked elsewhere. Does anyone know more or less when a vapor pro 3 could come? I’m a Huge fan of the pro 1 but really dislike 2/11. And from what I read a lot of people feel similarly- so I’m hoping that Nike might take that feedback and launch a pro 3 that is closer to the 1 :)
The whole reason why they changed the Pro 1 so much was because of precisely this: the feedback for the Pro 1 was **** poor. It is very unlikely they will try to reimagine the Pro 1 again but if they do it will likely be in 2025.
 

gino

Legend
Hi - I’m new here so sorry if this should be asked elsewhere. Does anyone know more or less when a vapor pro 3 could come? I’m a Huge fan of the pro 1 but really dislike 2/11. And from what I read a lot of people feel similarly- so I’m hoping that Nike might take that feedback and launch a pro 3 that is closer to the 1 :)

Man, I don’t know what to say here. The only reason they changed it so much to @d-quik ’s point is that everyone was so pissed they took away adaptive fit from X to VP1…. Now that being said, it’s still a great shoe evidenced by Alcaraz Fritz Rune Garin and others still using the VP1. Would hope that either the X or VP1 comes back, but don’t hold your breath
 

Sevi

New User
One more question :)

I understand Rune, Fritz, etc.. (Nike sponsored) get Vapor Pro 1 directly from Nike but where do other players (for instance Manarino) get their stock? Did they buy a lot in the past or does Nike still produce them and supplies Pros?
 

gino

Legend
One more question :)

I understand Rune, Fritz, etc.. (Nike sponsored) get Vapor Pro 1 directly from Nike but where do other players (for instance Manarino) get their stock? Did they buy a lot in the past or does Nike still produce them and supplies Pros?

im sure nike provides those, the only place for us normal people to find them is e/bay now
 

rafa_prestige89

Professional
I don’t think Nike provides Manarino anything (why would they do that?).
He probably buy it on his own, there are some last pairs still available on retail stores in France.
 

gino

Legend
I don’t think Nike provides Manarino anything (why would they do that?).
He probably buy it on his own, there are some last pairs still available on retail stores in France.

he's a top 20 pro, if they arent gonna sponsor him, im sure they'd at least get him a bulk order for a massive price break or for free
 
he's a top 20 pro, if they arent gonna sponsor him, im sure they'd at least get him a bulk order for a massive price break or for free
No one is buying Nike becuase of Mannarino, they are buying because alcaraz and sinner are wearing nike
 

bezs

G.O.A.T.
Nice colourway Grigolo is wearing at the moment.


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Acebrigade

New User
Can anyone comment on the upper durability/heat retention of the leather white/blue 9.5s?
Hi. New member here...I know a lot of people were asking this same question which was also a concern of mine before I purchased. My pair came in late October and I've been playing very consistently at a 3.5+ level 2-3 times a week in them. So far I am very happy with the durability of the leather. Havent had any issues, they're still as comfortable as day 1. I know it's been autumn/winter but I live in Los Angeles and the heat retention also has been a non issue. My previous pair of Vapors were 11s tho so not much frame of reference in that regard. Curious to see for my next pair if I stick with leather or go for the Red pair. Hope that helps!
 

Zinge

New User
Hi. New member here...I know a lot of people were asking this same question which was also a concern of mine before I purchased. My pair came in late October and I've been playing very consistently at a 3.5+ level 2-3 times a week in them. So far I am very happy with the durability of the leather. Havent had any issues, they're still as comfortable as day 1. I know it's been autumn/winter but I live in Los Angeles and the heat retention also has been a non issue. My previous pair of Vapors were 11s tho so not much frame of reference in that regard. Curious to see for my next pair if I stick with leather or go for the Red pair. Hope that helps!
Great, thank you! Wanted to stock up on some before the supply is gone
 

gino

Legend
Can anyone comment on the upper durability/heat retention of the leather white/blue 9.5s?
Durability is the same as the original, not ideal, but that’s why we buy vapors

Heat retention is there, but less so than the synthetic leather from 2012
 

NYTennisNut

New User
Does anyone know what sort of time cycle these run on? Very keen to see what comes out next and when. I love mine and while they are doing fine at the moment, I don’t want to wear them out before I can get a fresh pair, ideally in a new colorway.
 

Zinge

New User
Does anyone know what sort of time cycle these run on? Very keen to see what comes out next and when. I love mine and while they are doing fine at the moment, I don’t want to wear them out before I can get a fresh pair, ideally in a new colorway.
Reports/rumors say there are no new colorways coming in 2024
 
I love this thread. I see a tendency of Nike throughout the years cutting costs. first full foot frame, air zoom in heel and forefoot, and some models full length, and lunar lone tech. one by one we changed to just the heel, lunar lone tech to phylon and then to the most generic foam, eva, and foot frame gone. They only reason everyone liked these versions is because they had the foundations, but it was a living decline. Hopefully Nike will take a step in the right direction for 2025. I cut in just in time with vapor pro 1 to feel the "vapor" feel. Not a large hater of vp2, but its because I take big advantage of forefoot zoom air being such an aggressive player on it.
 

gino

Legend
I love this thread. I see a tendency of Nike throughout the years cutting costs. first full foot frame, air zoom in heel and forefoot, and some models full length, and lunar lone tech. one by one we changed to just the heel, lunar lone tech to phylon and then to the most generic foam, eva, and foot frame gone. They only reason everyone liked these versions is because they had the foundations, but it was a living decline. Hopefully Nike will take a step in the right direction for 2025. I cut in just in time with vapor pro 1 to feel the "vapor" feel. Not a large hater of vp2, but its because I take big advantage of forefoot zoom air being such an aggressive player on it.

thank you mate, i appreciate the shout

agreed on the clear push to improve margins, the 2017 flyknit vapor is really where it all went downhill, such a bummer

i have to concede after trying the VP2 on that it was decent, much better than the V11 cinderblock thing. just bummed the VP2 cushion is so so dense, like playdoh
 
thank you mate, i appreciate the shout

agreed on the clear push to improve margins, the 2017 flyknit vapor is really where it all went downhill, such a bummer

i have to concede after trying the VP2 on that it was decent, much better than the V11 cinderblock thing. just bummed the VP2 cushion is so so dense, like playdoh
agreed. I tried the vapor 11 and just found myself dragging to much on the tips of my toes to call it a vapor. I also hated that they said they cut unneeded material, and then continued to show they take out an entire drag/ toe guard of durability and saying was un-needed. I paid 160 and went through that in a month, and there "cheaper" 120$ dollar model has it. I love how they did a better job putting durability and weight in the spots actually needed, compared to their flagship model that is supposed to have all the thought and tech. man.
 
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