JudithTennis
New User
Having trouble finding a shoe with a wide toe box. Used to wear Nike Vapor, but they changed the style. Same with Asics Gel FF. Don't need a wide shoe, just a wider to box.
Wide toe box
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JudithTennis
New User
Thank you, Lorenn! We're on our toes so much in this sport. Tired of going home with them pinched!! Never worn Kswiss, but I'll give them a look!
WildVolley
Legend
The Babolat SFX3 has a fairly wide toe box. And it is soft so, in my case, the little toe can push out the side.
New Balance has some wide toe box models, but it really depends on the model. I've had 2E shoes from NB that were high volume and narrow in the toe box, killing my toes.
New Balance has some wide toe box models, but it really depends on the model. I've had 2E shoes from NB that were high volume and narrow in the toe box, killing my toes.
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
Adidas SoleCourt Boost and babolat SFX3 have wide toe boxes.
JudithTennis
New User
The SFX3 is a wide shoe, just need a wide toe. Will check out the Adidas!
JudithTennis
New User
Looks like SoleCourt Boost is being made anymore. Looked like a good shoe.
My daughter and wife both need shoes with wide toe boxes. Women's shoes that work for them are Adidas Solecourt Boost, Adidas Solematch Bounce, and Wilson Rush Pro (2.5, 3.0).
The men's version of many shoes also work. For example, my wife could not wear Nike Vapor X women's 8.0 (medium width), but fit Nike Vapor X men's 6.5 (medium width).
The men's version of many shoes also work. For example, my wife could not wear Nike Vapor X women's 8.0 (medium width), but fit Nike Vapor X men's 6.5 (medium width).
WildVolley
Legend
It appears (maybe someone can confirm) that the SoleMatch Bounce is made on the same last as the SoleCourt Boost. The SoleMatch Bounce still is widely available.
I believe they are different albeit similar shoes
HitMoreBHs
Professional
I've also got the foot type needing a wide toe box. I've found the Nike Vapor Cage 4 to fit me well.
@Lorenn 's recommendation of K-Swiss Hypercourt Supreme is an excellent one. I wore K-Swiss for a couple of decades due to their generally roomy toe box. But then my two sons hit their teens and hounded me mercilessly about how they look like "old man shoes"! Caved to peer pressure. (Secretly didn't admit to them that I actually liked wearing K-Swiss due to their more traditional design language in keeping with my tennis prime of the late 80s and early 90s).
@Lorenn 's recommendation of K-Swiss Hypercourt Supreme is an excellent one. I wore K-Swiss for a couple of decades due to their generally roomy toe box. But then my two sons hit their teens and hounded me mercilessly about how they look like "old man shoes"! Caved to peer pressure. (Secretly didn't admit to them that I actually liked wearing K-Swiss due to their more traditional design language in keeping with my tennis prime of the late 80s and early 90s).
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WildVolley
Legend
Definitely different shoes, but the overall shape seems to be the same, which likely means they are using the same last. That's at least my guess.
Even if shoes have the same last, the upper and overlay can have in influence on fit depending on the flexibility and location of the material and laces.
Here's a video review comparing the two.
I often write off Nike. Early on I found all of their shoes so narrow. Good to hear they have a wider range of offerings. Manufactures should listed measurements.(they know them) Shoe size leaves toooo many variables. Think of how much easier it would be to find a new shoe. Problem is it would hurt sales as people would not be buying four different models hoping to find something which fits. Sure you can try them on in a store but often that does not approximate real world usage. During the low drop phase I loved Rebok Realflex. I was heartbroken when they changed/stopped producing them. Really helped strengthen my feet and ankles.
Tennis players all play different. Some really stress out the upper. Some like the shoe to breath well. Others like a sock like fit. I like K Swiss Hypercourts Supreme. Because they have a glove like fit, Wide Toe box, are lightly snug in the heel, are light, have good cushioning, and solid support. Others consider them rubbish because the sides don't handle their playstyle. I was taught to move with light feet. I don't slide(hard courts) as I don't see the reason. Sliding seems risky health wise. Basically I am pretty gentle on shoes.
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HitMoreBHs
Professional
A long time ago, the higher end offerings from Nike had width and last information available, which made it easy buying shoes that fit well, no matter the styling changes with the annual refreshes. Shame they stopped providing that. I guess this probably coincided with production moving out to factories in the Far East.
Did you learn to play on grass, or play a fair bit of grass court tennis in your formative years? Most who did have light footwork. Sliding on grass is an obligatory road to torn ankle ligaments.
I am a little old school that way...Grass was always my favorite. Clay is fun to visit as it is so different. Hard Courts are easily available
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I went from the solecourt boots to the Diadora Blueshields. Should have them tomorrow.
The Solematch bounces have a super weird arch in them and I sent them back immediatley.
Hoping the Fall barricades are still wide and are an improved solecourt boost.
The Solematch bounces have a super weird arch in them and I sent them back immediatley.
Hoping the Fall barricades are still wide and are an improved solecourt boost.
Khaki
New User
Hi, I just found some solecourt boost tennis shoes on Amazon. I hope they are the ones everyone is raving about on here.
The medium still has wide toe box. Medium might work for you.
Another vote for Rush Pro Ace.
davkarimz88
New User
This is interesting. I always thought most men's vs women's shoes are the same with Nike?
awesomeTENNIS
Rookie
Men’s shoes are mostly in standard D width, while a regular/standard width for Women shoes are B.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
My buddy started to wear the Yonex Sonicage Plus 4Es. He said they're extra wide and comfortable out of the box.
A little update - I ordered a bunch of shoes to see what might work:
Rush Pro Ace - this one was definitely comfortable out of the box. The only thing that I don't like is that it doesn't feel very laterally stable. I had a few bad ankle sprains playing basketball and prefer something that doesn't feel like it would roll easily.
Babolat SFX3 - Same as rush pro - comfortable but not feeling much lateral stability.
Diadora Blueshield Torneo 2 - Quality shoe but a little tight around forefoot - could possibly go up 1/2 size and might work.
Lacoste AG-LT 21 - Nice looking shoe good quality just run short. Might have worked 1/2 size larger.
Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour - This is the best all around thus far. It feels roomy enough and laterally stable.
Going to try a couple others but Mizuno feels pretty good out of the box.
Rush Pro Ace - this one was definitely comfortable out of the box. The only thing that I don't like is that it doesn't feel very laterally stable. I had a few bad ankle sprains playing basketball and prefer something that doesn't feel like it would roll easily.
Babolat SFX3 - Same as rush pro - comfortable but not feeling much lateral stability.
Diadora Blueshield Torneo 2 - Quality shoe but a little tight around forefoot - could possibly go up 1/2 size and might work.
Lacoste AG-LT 21 - Nice looking shoe good quality just run short. Might have worked 1/2 size larger.
Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour - This is the best all around thus far. It feels roomy enough and laterally stable.
Going to try a couple others but Mizuno feels pretty good out of the box.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
I hope you ordered the Torneo 2 Wide. Mine should be here tomorrow or Wednesday.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
I haven't tried the 1007 yet. I have five 1006 in good condition. Also have two barricade classics in good condition. And I'm low on funds. I will probably buy them once they come out on the bay, slightly used, at around half price. I also want to try the diadora torneo 2 wide.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
I finally ordered new balance 1007 from the bay for $65. Can't wait to try them.holy crap
understandable, sir
d-quik
Hall of Fame
That is a gooood find!
Automatix
Legend
Yep, they are wide throughout - midfoot, toebox.YES!!!!
Finally first ever tennis wide toe box shoes!
Like a miracle! Not expensive, absolutely worth to try!
IIRC the last shoe this roomy was the K-Swiss Stabilor.
They are wider than K-Swiss BIg Shots I (my ATG of shoes) and anything I've recently tried.
They don't come with a herringbone treadpattern which is a huge downside.
They are more or less true to size when compared to current K-Swiss shoes.
I'm currently also trying out other, non-tennis, shoes from FitVille.
BriskWalk Deluxe is my everyday sneaker.
My "comfy" sneaker is the Cloud Wanderer - I recommend everyone to go down in size for this one. BTW the most roomy toebox I've ever seen.
As far as width you won't find anything wider/roomier in Europe, at least I haven't.
Durability would be my concern. The uppers on these don't seem sturdy...
I've been using BWD on and off for the last month and no concerns so far.
The Amadeus seemed to work okay on a rubbery hard surface but I only got 2-3 hrs on court with them.
Lots of promos, discounts and so on, this allows you to get around 3 pairs for the price of 1 top model shoe e.g. K-Swiss Ultrashot 3.
Finally tried out my 1007. They run kind of big. I wear 10 4E or 10.5 4E for my 1006. I got a 10.5 2E for my 1007 and they are similar to 10.5 4E 1006. The 1007 aren't as cushiony as the Lav v2, but they are still very comfortable. The 1007 are very supportive. Great shoes, I like them a lot. Definitely a keeper. Will probably buy more of them. The 1007 has 7 shoe lace holes on each side, whereas the Lav v2 only have 6. I wish the Lav v2 had 7 so I could have better lockdown.That is a gooood find!
