Upgrade from Vapor V to? Need your feedback

[ac3111]

I bought 4 months ago the Nike Vapor V and they proved to be a very good pair of shoes. Perfect fit and not very heavy. So when I heard that the new VI's are released I thought that it would be a logical move-upgrade. Things got more interesting when I learned that the new Vapors will be lighter.
I do not have wide feet although my right foot is wider than the left and feels a bit tighter in the Vapor V. And also I have small feet, 40.5 European, and this is equivalent to 8 US. I do not care about durability that much. What I want is very good traction, not heavy weight and good support. So I choose performance than durability.

The other 2 candidates beside the Vapor VI are the Barricade V and the Tirand III. I know that there are negative comments on the Tirand III mainly because of not very good support. The main reason Tirand III is a candidate it's its weight. I have small feet and I do not weigh more than 68kgs/150lbs so Tirand III may be able to offer reasonable support.
The weight difference is not small and it goes like this:
Barricade V: 17.1oz/484.6gr
Tirand III: 14oz/396.7gr
Vapor VI: 15.1/428gr

The difference in weight between the Tirand III and the Barricade V is huge, almost 100gr. I think the Vapor VI is the middle solution and maybe the best.
As I have written before, do not care about durability that much so the 6 months guarantee of the Barricade does not say much. I am focused mainly on performance.

 

[Chopin]

I bought 4 months ago the Nike Vapor V and they proved to be a very good pair of shoes. Perfect fit and not very heavy. So when I heard that the new VI's are released I thought that it would be a logical move-upgrade. Things got more interesting when I learned that the new Vapors will be lighter.
I do not have wide feet although my right foot is wider than the left and feels a bit tighter in the Vapor V. And also I have small feet, 40.5 European, and this is equivalent to 8 US. I do not care about durability that much. What I want is very good traction, not heavy weight and good support. So I choose performance than durability.

The other 2 candidates beside the Vapor VI are the Barricade V and the Tirand III. I know that there are negative comments on the Tirand III mainly because of not very good support. The main reason Tirand III is a candidate it's its weight. I have small feet and I do not weigh more than 68kgs/150lbs so Tirand III may be able to offer reasonable support.
The weight difference is not small and it goes like this:
Barricade V: 17.1oz/484.6gr
Tirand III: 14oz/396.7gr
Vapor VI: 15.1/428gr

The difference in weight between the Tirand III and the Barricade V is huge, almost 100gr. I think the Vapor VI is the middle solution and maybe the best.
As I have written before, do not care about durability that much so the 6 months guarantee of the Barricade does not say much. I am focused mainly on performance.

Why not just buy another pair of Vapor Vs, they're on sale now. That's what I'm planning on doing--no need to "upgrade."

 

[a-naik.1]

Why not just buy another pair of Vapor Vs, they're on sale now. That's what I'm planning on doing--no need to "upgrade."

Lol yea, thats the cheaper route and you already know its a solid fit for you...ALTHOUGH, i made the upgrade and got the Vapor VI's...i love em.

 

[ac3111]

The problem is that in Europe I can't find the Black Vapors at my size.

 

[FreshStew]

Lol yea, thats the cheaper route and you already know its a solid fit for you...ALTHOUGH, i made the upgrade and got the Vapor VI's...i love em.

do the VIs look better in person?

they look kinda plain online.:-?

 

[a-naik.1]

i have pics of mine on here...i like the look of them personally.

 

[hawkeye39]

A new option

Have you seen the Air Zoom Advantage. It could be called the Air zoom Vapor 5.5. It is very similar to the Air Zoom V with some minor updates. I just ordered a pair and should have them in two days. I'll let you know if the fit is the same. I went with these because the Air Zoom VI look like they are made from a recycled milk carton.

Hawkeye

 

[ac3111]

Thanks, mate. I want black colour and something that is not heavier than the V. I will take a look.
Waiting for your feedback as well and appreciate it.

 

[Nojoke]

Have you seen the Air Zoom Advantage. It could be called the Air zoom Vapor 5.5. It is very similar to the Air Zoom V with some minor updates. I just ordered a pair and should have them in two days. I'll let you know if the fit is the same. I went with these because the Air Zoom VI look like they are made from a recycled milk carton.

Hawkeye

Any updates on how you like the advantages? How did they compare to the Vapor 5? I wonder if Nike will release the advantage in any other colors.

Thanks.

 

[[d]ragon]

1. Get some Vs while they last (least expensive)
2. Get a pair of VIs (most expensive option)
3. Nike Air Zoom Advantages (middle)