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NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor Pro
What did you think about the fit and feel of this shoe?
I was extremely excited to receive this shoe to test but since I don’t have a regular tennis partner to play and train with it proved difficult to get as many sessions in as I would have liked. Needless to say I didn’t let that stop me from putting this lightweight premium option through the paces so I can give the best feedback. Fresh out of the box, the first thing I noticed when I laced them up was the fit. Strangely, the best shoe I can compare it to would be the Kobe A.D. line. The lockdown and low center of gravity made the shoe feel extremely responsive.
What did you think about the design of this shoe?
Unlike the React vapor NXT, the Vapor Pro’s design seems to be less flash and more function. The technology is apparent and I can tell the upper is more breathable and the lacing provides lots of support to keep my foot from sliding around. I’m a size 12 but I usually size up in athletic shoes because my right foot is a 1/2 size bigger and needs the extra room while in shuffling around; but with this design, my left foot felt just as snug while moving around on the court.
Was this shoe comfortable enough to wear all day long?
I decided to make this shoe my daily driver just because I knew with the weather getting colder I wouldn’t get as much time playing on court as I would in the warmer months. I wore it to workout at the gym, shopping for groceries, and running errands on the weekends and this is a shoe that I could wear all day. I didn’t have trouble with breaking in the shoe either.
What did you like most about this shoe? What would you change?
The midsole height is probably the best feature of this shoe. I love that it feels so low to the ground. It makes me more confident running across court and playing into a slide. The grip was not the best but I attribute that to playing on older community courts that need resurfacing. So even though I slide around a lot I was not very fearful of pulling a muscle or tripping over myself. I hope this makes sense.
I really enjoyed the Vapor Pro and I think it’s a great upgrade to the Vapor 10.
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