J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Same shoe out for a couple of years now, better raise the price.
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Vapor X price increase.
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Deleted member 768841
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I think they’re gonna update the model this year, but that’s just a hunch because there hasn’t really been any hype or attention given to the model from Nike anymore.
airchallenge2
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The import tariffs don't apply to footwear yet.
Bobby Jr
G.O.A.T.
And the Vapor 9s which were better than both were only $120 for much of their life.From 135 Vapor 9.5 to this 150
I'm glad you noticed too. The Lunar Vapor 8 actually had the exposed carbon fibre! It even had the same toe-width support piece that is seen in Fed's Vapors. I honestly felt like the Lunar Vapor 8 were closer to pro stock than the subsequent iterations
gino
Legend
you crack me up man, fucccck inflation!
soundofatrain
Rookie
Inflation raising it’s ugly head again. Late cycle complacency and greed. Let’s see how well the line does once Fed retires.
gino
Legend
wouldnt be surprised if Nike drops tennis altogether
Tennis_Hands
Banned
They sell 170 USD shoes and 100 USD tank tops/crews. Why would they even think about something like that? They have to be insane (not only not to not exit the market, but not to not continue to increase the prices. Their core following will pay whatever they ask from them, so I can't wait for Nike to ask 150 USD for Nadal's tank tops soon).
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gino
Legend
Good margins don't directly correlate with success. I'd be shocked if they have shown any YoY revenue growth in the past 5 yearsThey sell 170 USD shoes and 100 USD tank tops/crews. Why would they even think about something like that? They have to be insane (not only not to not exit the market, but not to not continue to increase the prices. Their core following will pay whatever they ask from them, so I can't wait for Nike to ask 150 USD for Nadal's tank tops soon).
soundofatrain
Rookie
Good point we don’t really know how many units they actually sell.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
We know insanity rules in Beaverton. Evidence of this fact was worn to court for two matches by Grigor Onesietrov. Thankfully, fellow Nike sheep (but toned down to just the matching shirt) Tommy Paul put us out of further misery!They sell 170 USD shoes and 100 USD tank tops/crews. Why would they even think about something like that? They have to be insane (not only not to not exit the market, but not to not continue to increase the prices. Their core following will pay whatever they ask from them, so I can't wait for Nike to ask 150 USD for Nadal's tank tops soon).
Tennis_Hands
Banned
I would say that they have literally created puppets. Whatever Nike does, a positive spin is put on it, or if it can't, then it is used as a stepping stone for optimism (based on nothing). These people literally will justify anything the company does long term. No common sense, reasonable approach or anything. There were Nike fans claiming "art" regarding the said "monstrosity". The same story when the macabre motifs on a tennis apparel appeared. One has to be literally insane to wear something like that, yet those people were in awe (and I am sure many of them bought it). Add to that their prices, and the situation becomes absolutely hopeless.
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stringertom
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Macabre motifs with trees? I call that the Apocalypse Now kit in honor of Kurtz’s camp with corpses hanging from limbs.I would say that they have literally created puppets. Whatever Nike does, a positive spin is put on it, or if it can't, then it is used as a stepping stone for optimism (based on nothing). These people literally will justify anything the company does long term. No common sense, reasonable approach or anything. There were Nike fans claiming "art" regarding the said "monstrosity". The same story when the macabre motifs on a tennis apparel appeared. One has to be literally insane to wear something like that, yet those people were in awe (and I am sure many of them bought it). Add to that their prices, and the situation becomes absolutely hopeless.
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
I paid full price for Vapor 9.5's (the last time would have been the 2012 black and green clay model) but I've never paid full price for Vapor X's. I wonder whether a lot of people do something similar? The RRP is just too high.
I've started playing in the Vapor X's again since the quarantine period ended, and I really like them, but there's no way I'm paying full price for them. Fortunately Nike has really good sales in Australia and you can generally get them for the equivalent of around USD$100-110.
AceyMan
Professional
Just enjoying the thread. I wore Nike for track shoes, back in the day —but I haven't touched a single product since the well-known "pediatric labor issues", and, speaking as a Certified Shoe Nerd™, I honestly don't feel that I've missed anything in the way of footwear advancements; a fact this thread confirms, in the main (so far).
*goes to pop more microwave popcorn for the thread binge to follow*
/AC
*goes to pop more microwave popcorn for the thread binge to follow*
/AC
tennisBIEST
Professional
I really love the vapor x for match play. I never make recommendations to people regarding footwear. People’s feet can be so incredibly different!
tennisBIEST
Professional
The price is ridiculous
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
I love my vapor X. Also, I got it as a gift, so it's a win win combo.
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Deleted member 768841
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They look cool. Comfort is not their go to unless it’s the ZZ. Durability is not something they do unless they need to make a warranty shoe. Traction isn’t their main thing unless it’s.... the ZZ?
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I go to tournaments and kids love them. I see at least 5 at almost every tournament. I think it’s because it is like a running shoe, I just hate the durability. However it isn’t as bad as an air max wildcard, arguably the least durable shoe I have ever tried.
Running shoe is exactly it. They are so light, so breathable, so comfortable, but they have the lateral support of a tennis shoe. Problem is, I don't think comfort out of the box works as well in a tennis shoe. Tennis shoes need to be somewhat over-built, and too stiff/tight out the box so they break in to be perfect.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Still, Nike sells the most Tennis shoes...by far. Adidas is a distant 2nd. (Data from the US)
Alexh22
Professional
Exactly. And many young players dig the look of v10.
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
It makes total sense: it matches the money they spend on marketing. Nothing new here.
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I heard an interesting video about why Nike doesn’t have as much of a hold in Europe as Adidas. Its because Nike and their marketing/product styles are more hip hop(which is majority American) while Adidas(while still in hip hop ie. Run DMC) is more popular in European music and popular culture. It also may because Adidas is German and Nike is American.
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airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Interesting. One thing is for sure: the American market is way more homogeneous than European one. Not much difference between shopping offerings in Seattle vs. Miami, for example. One can't say the same thing about Europe. One goes to Spain and can find their local brands that most people never heard of, like Munich. It's much harder for nike to dominate in Europe. adidas, on the other hand, has a much, much longer history in Europe.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
It has to do with the fact that Nike is selling its customers the "success" story. The more someone is lacking in that department the more he wants to compensate by buying (literally) that story. That is the main reason why Nike is so popular with its main fanbase.
Crisp
Professional
Cause they're still Nike.
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Yes, cause in marketing they outspend their competition 10 to 1, or something like that.
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Deleted member 768841
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They really go all out, old Nike running shoes are pretty hard on your feet(barely any foam until air) and the marketing makes me want to run a marathon in their shoes.
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Totally! As a kid, I thought the first air max running shoe ('87) would be the most amazing and comfortable shoe ever. Then, I got to wear it and it is one of the hardest shoes I ever worn.
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Deleted member 768841
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I wore it to run miles at school. My feet back then didn’t take a punishment as much, but even then they felt like slightly deflated bricks if that makes sense.
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Being hooked because of marketing is not something you should be proud of. Essentially you admit that you cannot control yourself.
