Nike Vapor 11 Performance Review From The Inside Out

[@FootDoctorZach]

Updated URS: 5-3-3-3.5-4.5-3-4-3 = 29

[@TheDrakulie]

yes vapor 11 may have higher playability but it is much more heavier shoes than vapor pro2. so direct comparison can't be made there. Vapor 11 is in 15+ oz category and vapor pro 2 is in 14 oz category

[@masonwrisley2748]

Nike tennis recently has been so bad recently that I switched to ASICs. It’s called a vapor, should never ever weigh over a pound.

[@ryancarpenter3353]

Me, too. Resolutions for me. Las Nike shoe I loved were the zoom zeros.

[@masonwrisley2748]

Zoom zero and the cage 3 for me. I slide a lot, so having a decent upper at low weight is nice

[@bretts5571]

May have to try the resolution 9s when they come out, hear the cushioning is nice

[@peterhartono4211]

I still wear Vapor X Tour ... the best for me was Vapor 9.5 Tour

[@nightowldickson]

ASICS tennis shoes are so much more better than Nike. Ordered a pair of NikeCourt ZoomNXT recently - it was trash

[@justanothernicedude]

Bought after seeing it on the recommended list for ball of foot pain. I added the game day pro insole and it seems my metatarsalgia is now at bay. Thank you for what you do!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad it helped you

[@Canoneosmiami]

Great review ,it’s amazing u are able to cut them and shows us what they really made off and how they feel ..

[@matthewkim605]

I recently re-watched your video on how to find the best fit for sneakers. I have a question about that: can improper posture affect your feet and could it lead to getting your fit wrong? I heard the analogy of your legs being like a pulley system; could bow-leggedness or other factors change how your feet plant on the ground? Not sure if I made sense. Awesome vid btw

[@alexanderkang387]

Can’t wait til the Nike Vapor 9.5 come back. Can’t wait for that review

[@henfencey5751]

I want to see Zach review some Vivobarefoots, I'd be interested to see his take on a very different sort of shoe

[@briankubinec8049]

How does this shoe compare with the vapor pro 2 and vapor X? How does it also compare with the Yonex eclipsion 4?

[@hamadnazir2848]

was really looking forward to only your review Perfect as Always when are we expecting Gel resolution 9 and Court ff3

[@FootDoctorZach]

Whenever they come in the mail

[@markmoore5981]

How do these shoes compare with other cushioned performance "Speed" shoes like the New Balance 996v5, Diadora B.Icon, and the Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 4?

[@bretts5571]

Very well detailed review!

[@stevencruz2707]

Underrated Channel. New subscribers and 👍

[@Ved0x7]

amazing video, just wondering when the review of the dame certified is coming out

[@GhostTheCreator]

Pretty sure its coming soon

[@FootDoctorZach]

Soon

[@Ved0x7]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks

[@fosho8214]

Do the asics resolution 9 and ff3 teardown and comparisons please.

[@markmoore5981]

In terms of speedy and stable shoes with proper cushioning, I would sure like to know how these shoes stack up against the Diadora B.Icon, the New Balance 996v5, the Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 4, the Lotto Raptor, and the Asics Court FF 3. All of these shoes seem to be going after the all-court player. I would assume from this review, these would be at the bottom of that list. How would you rank them Zach? Any of you faves I am missing?

[@smacko4192]

Love your videos as always Zach, im curious if you could do some digging as to weather nike really are re releasing the vapor 9.5s? Also I'd love to see maybe down the track if you did something like a vapor line comparison say from the vapor 9s right through the vapor 11s (including the vapor pros and vapor knits) and talking about how the shoe has changed and the players they seem to target more these days. Love your work man, keep it up!

[@DylanH97]

vapor 9.5s are already out but have only seen them on the nike website for $170

[@smacko4192]

@@DylanH97 I know haha, I ordered two pairs!

[@TunnelvisionC]

Love the videos, excited to see the new gel resolution 9 and new balance 696 and 996

[@Alchemistrobin]

Question I always wear a size 9 in previous vapor like the flyknit. Is it better to go one size up and down

[@kimhodgkiss-lilly3120]

Love watching your videos Zach, can you review some Asics tennis shoes soon?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Gel res 9 is up and ff3 is coming in a week

[@zafranraziq8898]

How do you do a runner's knot with this shoe. I could not get access to the shoelace guide that you provide doc

[@mailonwilliams6864]

Hey zach what nike tennis shoe would you wear to play basketball in or recommend

[@oopsierobotrobot]

Compared to the Vapor Pros, do these shoes feel completely different? They look lifted and don't look as sturdy. They also look exactly like the Nike Tanjun running shoes :[

[@chanlegend]

i have a smaller and thinner feet, do you think i need more support and cushion tennis shoes? instead of these lighter shoes

[@tovajohnson8222]

sorry being a little late in comments, love the reviews there very detailed, did you do a suicide test with these new vapor shoes? what did you get? also do vapor 11s even have any more of a bounce feeling than the vp2's? i know for speed reference there isn't to much help in a straight line as said. thanks!

[@isaacalmeida3827]

I need a sneaker with high cushioning for the knees, which one do you recommend? To play tennis

[@Canoneosmiami]

Could you please mention how comfortable are they just for everyday walking around shoe ?

[@ezrayeo4130]

Zach can you do the court ff3s and gel resolution 9s and maybe compare them to the 2 new Nike shoes?

[@markmoorefineart7453]

Hey Zach! How did you find these shoes over time? I know they did not make your TOP 5 list, but reviews everywhere have been good on the Vapor 11s. I am a big guy with flat feet and looking for something with good cushioning, stability, and quickness for doubles. I am coming from the Mizuno Wave Enfore Tour which lacked a little stability for me. Asics Gel Res 9s killed my foot with that "dynawrap system". KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme too clunky. Adidas Barricade 13 and Lacoste AG LT-23 Ultra were great (nice stability and good quickness on court), but needed a bit more cushioning in the forefoot. Yonex Eclipsion 5 lacked a good lockdown. Do these (hopefully) check ALL the boxes?

[@johnfairbrother6346]

Awesome review as always. Thank you for the work that you do. How stiff is that outsole rigger? I found the Vapor Pro too stiff with the plastic on the outside of the shoe. Are these as stiff?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nah its more forgiving

[@johnfairbrother6346]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the reply and the information.

[@cyh5543]

How does the length compare from the vapor x to the vapor 11 are these longer like how the pro is longer than the x? I tried on wide versions of vapor pro and they were just too long. I cant wear these either if they are the same length as a pro and not the x

[@TheWalllasss]

I would love to see a review of the Brooks Hyperion Max. I run with it and love it!

[@mailonwilliams6864]

Are these good to wear on the tennis court type of basketball courts outdoor i really want to buy and try

[@LeezyXD]

hello, I've been looking for shoes to play basketball for a while now but I have a problem. My foot is very wide and flat. I would therefore like to know which pair could suit me and also the arch of the shoes must be very wide and thick.

[@נתיזקרי]

Thank you. I would love if you di a review on the k Swiss ultrashot team. 🙂

[@miz1936]

Hey Zach which shoe is easier to slide in/better for sliding?

[@saltyfruits3961]

Can the insole be removed for replacement with orthotics?

[@naco747]

Hey Zach, question for you. From what I can see, most professional players use Nike shoes (I may be wrong though), but your rankings usually have other brands coming out on top of Nike. Is this a marketing thing whereby Nike forked out a ton of money to sponsor all these players? Or do professional players have custom-made shoes with more advance tech? Thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Only the players contracted with them and those that like Nike who dont have another sponsor- its probably a decent minority of players that play in them- they're by no means " bad" just personal preference

[@userdjee834]

Just like GP Turbo, there is zero drag protection at the tip, so many many people will destroy their new Vapor 11s in less than a week, just like I did with GP Turbo. Engineered to break quickly. Tnx for the review, and the weight 👍

[@angbangis]

That tear down was interesting. I dont think that plastic bit does anything but aesthetics. This or the Asics gel resolution 9?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nah it’s doing it’s share- it’s just personal preference they’re 🍎&🍊

[@RB-it2gc]

So I am a 6.5 or couple of ATP points level in tennis. Although these shoes feel fine they have NO front guard like vapor 10 or the pro and pro2. I went through the mesh in the front within 20 minutes and now what? Shoegoe???

[@scottgates7810]

I would love to see you do a review on the 1989 and 1992 nike air pegasus love these shoes

[@HT__00]

Nice looking shoe but two major problems, 1) Danger Zone will easily burn thru quickly for a club player so I guess that why they made the Pro 2. 2) Weight, it’s too heavy. I think your URS rating should add a category for weight. As mentioned below the Vapor should stay true to its name and be light in weight.

[@homiej2548]

Quick question, are you in the South Pittsburgh area? The tennis courts I've seen in your videos are the exact same ones I also play at.

[@alexanderarberg]

Please review Nike kd Trey 5x. It would be interesting to compare how the budget model holds up to one of the best models of the year, the Nike kd 15

[@thomasselebeuw]

Hi, im wearing court ff3 size 44, ultraboost 4.0 size 44 and nike pegaus 39 size 44, i have wide feet and my feet is around 27cm, planned to buy vapor 11 2024 roland garros edition, what should i pick for the size? 43.5 or 44? Thankyou !!

[@KeithHepburn]

Hi Zach, My bread and butter is carpet tennis. I do play a lot of matches on hard courts (tar) and Grass in the summer. Currently I have Babs Mach 4. These sit in the middle and do a bit of everything. Whats your thoughts on the grip on these Nike Vapor 11 for carpets and grass? Thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

You'll be ice skating - really a hardcourt shoe , but if they come out with a herringbone version id like it for that

[@i_am_very_tired_all_the_ti1042]

Hey Doc, love your vids! Ive been using the original Nike Vapor Pro basically since its release and with the release of the new Vapor Pro 2 and Vapor 11 I was thinking about switching it up. I was thinking about switching to the Vapor 11 so I was just wondering about your thoughts on this! Do you think this is a good/easy transition or do you think stocking up on the original Vapor Pros is the way to go? would love to hear your thoughts, thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I talk about this in detail in both new videos

[@ottolapidus3342]

hey @FootDoctorZach love the videos as always i am a regular subscriber and watcher. compared to the old nike air zoom vapour pros or the nike zoom cage 3 (i use these ones now) what would you prefer for a pretty average shape foot. i am looking to buy some new shoes. thanks

[@growlsjean2038]

Hey Zach! Love the vids. I have a question. Which do you prefer? Between the Vapor 11 vs Vapor Pro 2

[@FootDoctorZach]

It’s in the video

[@steverosen8644]

Will you be doing a review of the new Wilson Rush 4.0s?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Already did

[@sharonsauder]

I’ve also been extremely disappointed with Nike tennis shoes . Haven’t found a replacement since the zoom zero was discontinued . My feet have been so sore since wearing the new Vapor’s . The foot bed is so hard I actually made a podiatrist appointment because I thought I was having a major foot issue . Stopped wearing and pain gone . Looking for a new brand sadly .

[@jeffhunt7991]

Between this and the Vapor Pro 2, which is better for wide and flat feet? I struggle to find Nikes that are wide enough. I currently wear the Cage 4, and they are barely wide enough. Thanks for the great vids.

[@FootDoctorZach]

They’re the same shape

[@phenix007]

The most severe review ever in so many points !

[@Chris-yv4xg]

Do you know the defference to the new NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor 11 Attack PRM?

[@FootDoctorZach]

It’s just a colorway from what I’ve heard

[@Chris-yv4xg]

@@FootDoctorZach Wow, Nike what 10€ more just for a different color 🤣

[@Anthony-cr5dh]

Commented on someone elses reply, but I would love to see you review the Vapor 9.5 once they're rereleased around Jan 11! :)

[@VeraFX]

What's good for stop on a dime shoes?

[@PS-pc9gr]

I usually wear US8.5 should I go size up or down?

[@MrJonOnTheRoad]

Great review! But for a vapor…. These did terribly. Not speed oriented and uncomfortable? Nike tennis has lost their way

[@mohsenslim4395]

This year Adidas is back what Nike was thinking these are NOT a Vapor shoe !

[@vananh3894]

Can you please do a video reviewing the new Asics court ff 3 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ZakhibachiR]

I’m a high level junior and I’m looking for speed and I slide a lot which would you recommend vapor pro 2 or vapor 11?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Discussed at the end of the video

[@anthonyristovski385]

There's a lot of pairs of the gel resolution 9s and court ff 3s available on asics. Will you do a review ?

[@FootDoctorZach]

In the mail

[@STha-ct5xo]

Not sure if I missed it, but do these make the foot roll inward as much as the previous vapors(X and pro)? I’m really wanting the shoe to feel like the 9.5 again

[@fanman71]

They just re-introduced a limited edition 9.5 again.

[@ravikattimani04]

Can it be used in clay court????

[@peterwalker2663]

Nice looking shoe...has a Gt cut 1 vibe might have to grab a pair

[@jessicafb5398]

Are there any you recommend that are fast, have good cushion & will work for high arch wide ball of foot area? Women’s size 5 (technically 4.5 EE) Thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

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[@jessicafb5398]

@ oh ya, you recommended New Balance! I’ve tried like two pairs of shoes since… I saw a pair of new balance that were cushy & light online, however lots of reviews saying they rubbed their ankles raw/ankle cuff was too high, so I didn’t look into it further - will check out more of their models - thanks! A lot of times tennis shops don’t carry my size, so I have to resort to online… wonder if I could try youth sizes as I wear a 2.5-3 in kids (35 EU)

[@alechirschauer1592]

You need to review uncivilized athletics shoe made by the Knees Over Toes Guy

[@christopherjlevy]

Agree, these over Vapor pro 2. But the Vapor pro 1 are great.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Agree on both

[@aceheartsviii]

Difference with vapor pro 2? Which is the fastest? Thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

It’s in the video

[@michaelmatosz1603]

Nike Vapor 11 or the original Nike Vapor Pro? tough call. Harder to find the Nike Vapor Pro but websites have them. There's even the Nike vapor pro 2. But wish it was more black minus all the white. Tough choices.

[@FootDoctorZach]

They’re completely different experiences

[@markmoore5981]

Not really surprised by this review. This has been more or less the story from Nike for a while now - unfortunately. At this point, I think many are more interested in seeing the reviews on the updated ASICS, ADIDAS, and DIADORA shoes being released. Hopefully, Zach is testing those out right now.

[@jamesb9407]

I’m worried about this review, I preordered the black ones and haven’t received them yet 😅

[@val2561]

Love the new rating system

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks!

[@JungMinLee-m5g]

how do think about vapor 11 as basketball shoes?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Wouldn’t be my first choice

[@JungMinLee-m5g]

@@FootDoctorZach The reason why I ask this question is to find an alternative to expensive basketball shoes. Do you know about Nike hyper attack? It is a volleyball shoe. A lot of volleyball player wore basketball shoes, especially the Kobe series. Therefore, Nike made hyper attack, a volleyball shoes similar to the Kobe series. Then, on the contrary, basketball players began to wear these shoes. Then, on the contrary, basketball players began to wear these shoes. I think I could find other shoes likes hyper attack. How do you think about this idea? and Could you recommend some candidates?

[@allenrodgers1577]

Hopefully the Vapor 9.5 is as good as I remembered it.

[@tdc_2021]

I'm down to my last pair of 9.5s, although they don't have too many sessions left. They're definitely the GOAT. Waiting for the rumoured re-issue this year.

[@dragunovx93]

If these are a 2 out of 5 in terms of Speed rating, then Nike has lost its way in the Vapor lineup. The identity of the Vapor was consistently a lightweight, fast shoe. Hopefully, the re-release of the Nike Vapor 9.5 will have plenty of stock. (not expecting much tho) Great review as always Zach! Hoping you get more views, more subscribers, and more sponsorships for this new year!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thank you very much- yeah I honestly don’t get it either- I thought the 11 would be a speedier product than the pro 2 but yeah, no idea

[@glennlachapelle8726]

What makes u think there will be a re-release of the 9.5s?

[@treeflip7]

@@glennlachapelle8726 There was...and I have them and the cushioning is terrible. Fast, stable, contained, comfortable, yes, but definitely not a plush cushiony feel.

[@notuoy2880]

The best shoe doctor

[@sebastiancastellanos6165]

I'm really sad by this review... I hoped to get this shoes since I really like that colorway and still have the feeling of the worst VC4 and the comparison with the CB 2.3 also make me realize how good that shoe was and how close they are in shape but apparently not in the performance department. The question here might be would you get the VC4 or this? thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

Plenty of players still like these a lot - I’d rather have these than the VC4 personally

[@sebastiancastellanos6165]

​@@FootDoctorZachThanks!! And if I'm a size 10 in VC4 what size should I get in the V11. Kind regards

[@bern3154]

Hi Zach, can you do a review on the new adidas adizero cyber sonic

[@FootDoctorZach]

Next tennis shoe up

[@bern3154]

@@FootDoctorZach awesome!! Just became a subscriber.

[@peterjohnperpetua8898]

Which is similar to vapor pro? Zoom vapor pro 2 or the 11?

[@FootDoctorZach]

neither...

[@peterjohnperpetua8898]

@FootDoctorZach thats sad, im like vapor pro so much

[@M_emmerson96]

Nike air courtballistec 2.3 love that shoe 😍😍😍

[@FootDoctorZach]

🏆first one to comment on those

[@juliuslandau5467]

Shock absorption for this shoe is excellent. Better than the Court FF2, Ge Resolution 8 and the Coco CG1 by far! If you've ever tried a skateboarding shoe, you would know that a dense heavy shoe is great for shock absorption. Don't let this review put you off.

[@oOPS27o]

So, I take it Nike Zoom NXT is a better shoe than the new models?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Maybe more well rounded but i dunno about " better"

[@emilios1995]

@@FootDoctorZach In what areas is the vapor 11 better?

[@relatoremweljosephp.3250]

Is it better than the vapor pro 2?

[@FootDoctorZach]

It’s in the video 📹

[@rezlem2507]

pls do the new asics shoes as well

[@josealfredotirado5934]

They're a really big let down for me, don't get me wrong; they are probably good shoes, but the simple fact that they weight almost the same as the Cage 4 (15.5 Oz the vapor 11 vs the 15.6 Oz of the Cage 4 both in size 10.5). That took all the appeal for me, if i want a light shoe the vapor's are no longer an option, and if i want a heavy shoe, i Will Buy something beefy that's actually design to be such kind of shoe

[@c0mpuipf]

not sure how much sense it makes but i see these in Europe for 171EUR on sale from 190!!! like 2 pairs of Air Zoom Vapor pro's; question is: should price matter in your analysis or you're just looking for the functional aspects; cause the way Nike price their tennis shoes is getting more absurd with each iteration

[@FootDoctorZach]

I would always rather spend the extra money once vs having to buy 2 shoes because the first didn’t match expectations

[@smoletriqo3493]

How did you get that color I can’t find it anywhere

[@FootDoctorZach]

link in description

[@chirokom]

Not a fan of the design of these shoes. Saw them on Rublev recently and with him wearing white socks, it looked liked he was wearing lilac slip on shoes from afar!

[@Eric205gen]

Hi guys, I tried today these shoes with a very experienced consultant and I gotta say one thing. There is really no way Vapor 11 beat Asics Gel Resolution 9. Asics are literally insane! I was so impressed my the comfort, the feeling around the foot and the stability. I got injuried really bad in my ankle the last october and I still feel it a little weak. Well, the Gel Resolution 9 provide an insane stability against ankle twist. Seeing is believing! I also tried the Solution Speed FF2...great shoes too, but I found them a little narrow and more instable for the ankle. They are much faster then the Gel Resolution 9 though. Skip the Nike guys...trust me. It's all marketing.

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

RIP to all these nice shoes this man gives autopsies to. FYI- If you'd ever donate all the right (other) ones, I'd take'em!

[@joshualeifer3335]

like the TURS score: Tennis shoe Universal Rating Scale

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks!

[@tristantw8709]

will the universal rating system be available for basketball shoes?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yup- do you like it?

[@tristantw8709]

@@FootDoctorZach yeah! seems like a much more simplified to compare shoes

[@villiam7941]

Tested them on court for 15 min. Toe’s area where there is only mech material and no rubber already pretty much worn out… for just 15 min… I don’t know who this shoe made for. I’ll send them back to Nike, to me durability is zero. And totally agree on lock down, feels too flimsy. To me it’s pure miss.

[@Mikele-ez2jw]

Nike tennis shoes are worse every iteration, I got the blueshield 5 based on your feedback and was spot on, next model I would like to try are the Adidas cybersonic, I will wait for your review first!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I have them just waiting on a decent day to play

[@ernestoramirez593]

Me encantaría que tuvieras un canal en español

[@denshota]

Непонятно как в полтора раза более дешевые Vapor Pro 2 получили почти вдвое больше баллов, чем Vapor 11

[@yazidmaa2487]

Chose promise chose due !

[@nawezajossardprosper8785]

I’ve come to the realization that tennis shoes plays better outdoor basketball than the basketball shoes

[@FootDoctorZach]

Some

[@andremooney]

Great stability shoe but way too heavy for me.

[@tdc_2021]

Vapor 9.5s remain the GOAT.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thats a tough question without an exam - the Powerstep is the most supportive out there and the Move is the most low profile- just depends what you want

[@Anthony-cr5dh]

@@FootDoctorZach Vapor 9.5 are being rereleased approx 11th Jan according to TW and other sources (unconfirmed if its a limited edition or the line will be made as a regular). I can't wait to try them as I joined the tennis scene when Vapor X were the current shoe line. Love to see you do a review! P.S Love the spreadsheet and cannot wait for updates :)

[@whitemana6008]

Is this good for pickleball