Nike Court React Vapor NXT Performance Review From The Inside Out

[@FootDoctorZach]

Check out the WEIRDEST Nike Vapor here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2rYaqGdfNyjpJo

[@lexroets7823]

Best channel out there. I live in Hong Kong and we don’t get all the shoes here so I have to order mine online so these videos really help me out to see which shoes are good before I order them online. Thanks man keep up the great work.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks I appreciate it! Glad they help you

[@alleniverson397]

@@FootDoctorZach same for me except i live in Sweden. You helped me choose my nike gp turbos. I will definetly watch your reviews before i buy my next shoes, thats for sure. Thanks for helping.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks for the kind words- 👍👍

[@santibergallo]

Same here, but I live in Argentina. W only get low budget tennis shoes (and only from a couple of brands)

[@LucaBrasi0]

Finland here. This channel is so helpful and also fun to watch even when I'm not buying new shoes. Thanks man!

[@djp3525]

I currently wear the Babolat Mach 3. I tested the Babolat on one foot and this Nike on the other. I couldn’t feel a huge weight difference even though the Mach 3 is super light. What I could tell is the Nike is way more responsive/springy.

[@SuperLuLu57]

This guy needs more views! Bought the GP turbo after watching your review. Comfortable and fast shoe

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! Glad you got some good use out of them

[@jasonhe6947]

The moment I step my foot in it, 2 things I noticed immediately which makes me decide to return: 1) the lace whole pokes my foot bone uncomfortably bc the very thin tongue; 2) when I try to walk, the plastic guard is not that forgiving, and when it's bend, the whole plastic just pushing pressing the top of my foot.

[@TheRob2D]

Shoutouts to the KPS88 in the background. My favourite racket ever; wish I was man enough to swing it full time.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Such a clean stick

[@smacko4192]

Love your reviews man! I came here after I found out that nike had stopped making the vapor x. Unfortunately those and the cage 3s were the only Nike's that fit me. I didn't like the cage 4s I dont like the look of these shoes either. I might try the vapour pro,they seem to be the only Nike's left they could suite me

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! The vapor pro is so similar to the x that I’d be really surprised if it didn’t also fit your foot just fine

[@eduardinodecielo]

Flyweave is very similar to Babolat Jet Mach upper. It’s a monofilament as a tennis string that gives support to your feet in a lateral movement and a thread more flexible from hell to toe

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep it did remind me of the Kevlar in those

[@The_T_G]

I grabbed a pair the day the came out. I just happened to be coincidentally needing a pair of shoes the day they came out and the react tech intrigued me. I was so disappointed though! I felt like the laces pulled on the top of my feet to keep heavy blocks suspended below them. Nothing about the shoe made me want to play tennis in them let alone walk down the street! I SO BADLY wish Nike would bring back the aircourt ballistec line. That was their best tennis shoe line ever IMO

[@FootDoctorZach]

The ballistic was an awesome shoe for sure- I’m not really sure where Nike was coming from with these to be honest- i think they really have something with the flyweave but that elastic is just a feeling like you are dragging the shoe along - hopefully improvements on the next model

[@STha-ct5xo]

Great review. How about a head to head of the nxt vs the ultrashot 3? Both seem like beefy shoes

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thank you 👍Yeah was just talking to someone else about that too- I think that’s a good head to head - I’d probably pick the US3 as of right now but I think throwing them on side by side would be pretty revealing

[@peyton1296]

I have a cool video idea. Not sure how this would really play out but here it is nonetheless. Get a P.O. Box, randomly pick a comment and have them send you an old pair of shoes that’s been worn down. Then do your shoe break down on that pair and how that shoe is either hurting that player, what shoe would be better for them, and maybe even guess what kind of player they are based on the markings/worn down parts. It would be really cool to see a worn down shoe breakdown.

[@FootDoctorZach]

That actually is a great idea- would just have to find a way to work flow it but I put it in my notebook to tinker with

[@kg6qzx]

This was a fantastic review. I’m interested in this tennis specific shoe so it was great to hear some input from a foot Dr! Thanks Dr Zach! I’m an Engineer so I dork out on this stuff too. I’m curious, since you have a wide foot, wondering if that’s why you felt it was uncomfortable? I have a D width and am worried about that. Thanks! Pat

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks glad you like the channel! It wasn’t really anything to do with width/ the shoe expands just fine to fit most feet/ just the placement of the elastic on the vamp makes the shoe really hard to pull along - doesn’t feel like it’s “giving” you anything

[@kg6qzx]

@@FootDoctorZach I really appreciate the input!

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍

[@mb-11949]

Do you know when the Vapor Pros will come out?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Not yet- I’ve heard March or June but who knows

[@omaglastgames5668]

do you think its good for playing volleyball?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nope not IMO

[@zDerezzed]

I'm late to this, but tennis shoes in general will not be good for volleyball. Aside from not having enough impact protection for repeated jumping, the grip isn't designed for indoor courts. There are some actual volleyball shoes that are good from Mizuno and Asics, but in general, basketball shoes are the way to go.

[@ghaliajj]

Would you recommend these for people who are prone to ankle rolling?

[@harshshitole6293]

How much should I wear down my tennis shoe(months, kilometers) so that I can use them as casual sneakers(Not to render them completely useless!)?

[@FootDoctorZach]

That really depends on your foot type / court surface/ knee-hip-back - different for everyone but the general rule is no more than 500 miles per shoe

[@ApostolAdventures]

Agree with the lacing cutting into the top of the foot, I couldn’t get my feet locked in without experiencing pain. I expected the REACT foam to behave similarly as in its running cousin Infinity REACT, Wildhorse 6 or the new Pegasus trail which is plush but highly reactive and alive in a good way (awesome energy return) I was looking for some forgiveness from the hardcourt surfaces I play on. Thanks to your vid I know why, this pair has minimal REACT foam. why use react more in the shank area rather than the impact zone of the shoe like the heal baffles me. it was a promising shoe perhaps the 2nd iteration. and perhaps ZOOM X in a tennis shoe. Thank you for your review.

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍👍 yeah I was hoping for more out of the react foam as well- but you never know what they’ll learn from this one for future models

[@akontecetks9749]

I had a surgery to the hallux Valgus, so tennis shoes are always a problem for me to pick. Would this one’s be wide in the front and not make your front feet too tight? Thanks for your time 🙏

[@FootDoctorZach]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2Gpmqd3pampe6M - anything in the widefoot or bunion section of this video

[@nashakowski]

would you take this or the zoom vapor pro? which would you prefer

[@FootDoctorZach]

Vapor pro

[@angelmuniz7096]

Good Morning Doc. What non nike shoe do they compare with? Did you feel any heel movement? Thanks.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Good question- probably KSwiss Ultrashot 3 would be the closest, in terms of weight the adidas Stycon but those play completely different - no its a molded heel so there’s minimal slippage if any, but you do move in that elastic tongue

[@VeqasSC2]

Hey man, great Video! Could you insert metric measures next to the american ones?

[@charlesasch]

Those laces digging into the top of the foot .... that’s a problem with lots of shoe designs for tennis it seems. It’s a paradox - if I don’t tie the laces super-tightly, then the upper moves around and gives me a motion rash/vs if I tie the laces tightly, the lace digs in and gives me a motion rash. Makes me want my old 2000s Adidas Barricades back ... never a problem with those.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep it really is a no-win situation - that’s part of the reason I love the eclipsions / some of the other more padded tongues and vamps- in tennis you really need support/ padding in that area

[@transamination]

@@FootDoctorZach I've found the Vapor X is extremely comfortable in this regard. I'm hoping the Vapor Pro doesn't change this.

[@Jimi_Hendrix]

Hi doctor, these shoes are recommended for flat feet? or what other footwear would you recommend for my foot?. Thnaks a lot bro!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Check out the flatfoot section of this video it will give you a bunch of shoes : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYOUaWeHlpd0mtE - and go to the fit time stamp of this video I break down these for these for flat footers- too much detail to type but I cover it all in the video

[@AustinLNale]

Nike “NXT” models, in basketball, have always been minimalistic, fast shoes. Odd to see an NXT be a relatively heavy here. Disappointing too, as I was excited when I heard about a potential stripped down, speedier Cage 4, which are just too cumbersome to me. Do you feel these NXTs are quicker around court than the Cage 4s? And/or, would love to hear your comparison between these NXTs & the KSWISS Ultrashot 2s

[@FootDoctorZach]

So they are more low profile than the 4’s but I found them clunkier to move around in because it was harder to carry the weight - I’d probably go w the ultrashots over them, especially the new 3’s which are similar but with a better closure

[@AustinLNale]

@@FootDoctorZach Well at least we can marvel at how Nike was able to create such a paradoxical shoe... Seems to me a frustratingly redundant model to not have differentiated them any more than they did from the Cage 4s 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@FootDoctorZach]

I tend to agree- I was ready to fan boy them but just too much going on and not enough practical solutions

[@bokhalidk2509]

Best shoes review ever . I hope to make reviews more training shoes

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks!

[@JovanniG678]

Hello, got a question? I bought the Yonex Eclipsions and wore them around the house and to the store to break them in and i also took them on 3 2 hour practice sessions. My first match i had a blister on each big toes and the balls of my feet were very sore. My heels felt great though, thank goodness.. What would you recommend?? Lol

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’m not sure as I don’t know your foot type and shape but I’d say if it happens again they probably aren’t the best match for your foot type - it also could have been from other factors like humidity etc - impossible to tell without matching the shoe to the foot though for sure

[@JovanniG678]

@@FootDoctorZach Thank you

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍

[@jasonobrien9371]

Great video 👌. I love the feel and stability of The cage 4’s even though they are heavy . Are these a similar feel ? Thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! They have similar stability but that tongue is just so elastic so it wont hold you in like the VC4’s

[@diegosanchezrosas5064]

Hey Doc! I wanted to know if these are all court ? Here in Peru we have a shortage of clay shoes. Thanks! Greetings from Peru!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I wouldn’t use these on clay - tread is too wide, you’ll end up slipping and sliding - I’m sure there are some beautiful scenic courts there

[@pedromtorres]

Doc, would you say that the impact protection is better than the gp turbo ?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nope- GP turbo much better IMO

[@andrevai8427]

which shoe do you recommend for bunionette? now i am using vapor x, will the new pros be just as suitable? thank you!

[@FootDoctorZach]

The pros should accommodate and expand for that but if it were me I’d be in either the diadora blushields, adidas scb or a 2-4E NB

[@davelee6002]

I would have expected this shoe to be lighter than usual with the flyweave and minimal tongue. It's too bad that they couldn't find a balance between weighty durability features and lightened uppers. You mentioned the lateral stability structures, but did you actually find it to be laterally stable during the suicide test? It sounded like the softer upper "dragging" feeling didn't help with feeling agile. Also, I highly doubt those stability fins will protect at all with most sprains. They're just their for lateral containment.

[@FootDoctorZach]

They kept the shoe straight up and down but the foot was still able to move around in the shoe- the plastic shark fins do a nice job of stopping the shoe from twisting externally which does contain some spraining mechanisms especially in the mid foot but with that less twisting of the shoe comes more internal movement of the foot in the shoe itself because of the elastic tongue and vamp which just really makes the shoe unplayable a lot of the time

[@pranav-nandakumar]

How much more heavy does this shoe feel in comparison to the cage 4 because it is only 0.2 ounces heavier. Is 0.2 ounces heavier a lot for shoes?

[@FootDoctorZach]

It feels a lot heavier because the tongue is so thin it’s just harder to pull the shoe along - the VC4 was continuous so the shoe would move with you a bit more

[@U2B54]

Please make a video about fitting with differents shoes within the same user and same shoe size , so we can have a comparision between diferent brands and models. It will help a lot when we have to decide wich size is the right size due the different fitting of each brand/model thank you

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍 I’m doing a shoe fit video coming up

[@sevketkoyu5133]

Hey Zach do u think Rafa will switch to these or stay with he’s custom made cage 3’s

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’m guessing his custom 3’s- he’s still got them for the Aus Open -we’ll see in Indian Wells

[@jnt369]

Would you say these shoes are more or less durable than the Cage 4s? Longevity is my main priority for tennis shoes and I prefer Nike for the style, so it's between the Cage 4 or this for me. I'm a toe dragger and love to slide even on hardcourt so I'm wondering which of the two would last longer in the areas that make contact with the court during sliding and dragging. Insight would be appreciated!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Not much difference between them - i have durability tests of both that you can check out

[@louisfung1698]

Hi doctor, I have some troubles with my right foot sliding in the Nike GP turbo. Which shoes do you recommend to prevent that from happening? Thank you!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I couldn’t tell without seeing your foot- my guess is you have a narrow heel, in that case you may want to try a runners knot to see if that stops it( i have a tutorial on how to do that in my Asics gel resolution 8 clay video) I think the vapor x has the most secure tie down right now with the integrated lace line- lotto mirage 100 also too for tie down

[@BigGTennis]

A bit off topic, but what are your thoughts on the older Nike Court Air Zoom Zeros? When I wear them they feel good for a bit, and then I get outer arch pain. I have wider feet.

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’m not a huge fan of them- a lot of weight for not much in return - the GP turbo is the update which is a much better blend of energy return / weight

[@BigGTennis]

@@FootDoctorZach Thanks! Any recommendations for which nikes fit wide feet the best?

[@FootDoctorZach]

None really but the vapor x and GP turbos are the most forgiving for wider feet

[@sebastianfunk9564]

Hey doc, What tennis shoe is similar to the barefoot shoes like Vivobarefoot? I am playing national level in Germany and currently using the Nike vapor x.

[@FootDoctorZach]

There really aren’t any- but the best minimalist shoes out there right now in my opinion are the solution speed ff2, ubersonic 4, and vapor x

[@DrFugue13]

Can you compare fit and comfort to GP Turbo? Thanks for another great review!

[@FootDoctorZach]

They actually are similar fit- I found the GP turbo to be more comfortable under foot

[@skyblot]

any plans for when to make a video about when to replace shoes or shoes for overweight/obese if that is a thing

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’m doing a general video on foot type and shoes where that will be discussed in detail yep

[@villiam7941]

Great review! They look amazing, but I really noticed that flimsy slipper tongue. I am also not sure if somebody needs that massive upper durability. Way too much I think. It’s like second outsole just placed on upper. Does it make any sense 🤷🏼

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! I don’t mind the reinforcement but the slipper tongue is just too flimsy for me

[@JoaqTennis]

On nikes site it recommends to go down a half size due to it fitting large.

[@nakic234]

Great review! How would you perhaps compare these to the upcoming vapor pro line? :)

[@FootDoctorZach]

Vapor pro is in line with the Vapor X and the NXT is in line with the vapor cage 4 so much heavier and bulkier than the pro

[@nakic234]

Ohh gotcha!! Thanks Zach ☺️

[@ddwarren26]

Could the top collar, be stretchy to better fit ankle braces? I feel like a lot of top players where them proactively. If this shoes is made for pros - could have been a request from the Pro play testers. A great video idea would be: Best shoes for ankle brace wearers...

[@FootDoctorZach]

I think it stems from the tens of neoprene and elastic basketball shoes and to be honest a 3 piece tongue is much better for braces , I’d actually love to talk to Nike about that specially to get their thoughts - in terms of ankle braces, best shoes are the widest like the diadora blushields, adidas scb

[@ddwarren26]

@@FootDoctorZach I have particularly narrow foot ( wear nikes). Can I wear wider shoes if I don't wear braces on the court all the time?

[@FootDoctorZach]

You’ll be slipping around- I’d stick to narrow shoes if I had a narrower foot

[@kahow8944]

Great review Zach! Do you recommend these for players with bad knees (i.e. weak left meniscus) or is there another shoe that is more forgiving for my knees? Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@FootDoctorZach]

No- the elastic tongue would make me nervous for getting jumpers knee

[@cossav2560]

Dr, i cant thank you enough for your work and wisdom. OK , so here is my situation: I love my Air Zoom GP Turbo, and im using the word "love" for a shoe here. I really do. Now Nike stopped making them. Is there another show out there with the same level of cushion and support? I think not. Please advise cause there are a few last pairs on the market and im so tempted to buy a pair now and keep them in storage until my current ones wear out. Or is something out there as good as they? Or will nike launch a newer version?

[@FootDoctorZach]

No idea about the future but for now looks like there’s not going to be another turbo update so if it’s me I’m buying more turbos

[@cossav2560]

@@FootDoctorZach Thanks a million Doc !!

[@jackpiccione6499]

How do these compare to the medvedev lacoste shoe?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Much more plush- not nearly as secure

[@TheGodsMustBeCrazy]

When do you think the Vapor Pros will come out?

[@FootDoctorZach]

My guess is spring since it’s a summer 21 line shoe but I’ve heard rumors of March and June but who knows if that’s true

[@rhuerta2]

Love your review, thank you!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad you got something out of it!

[@ChrisL326]

Why not make the shoe out of the fly weave if it's so durable? Max Breathability and bonus durability would have been awesome. could have even done like a double or triple flyweave for the drag/slide protection areas. Breathability is my only knock on my GP Turbos.

[@FootDoctorZach]

I had the same thought actually- maybe next year/ yeah I usually wear thin socks with the turbos and I’ve had great luck with it - I also use a light color in the outdoor season which is a life saver

[@theroadie08]

I have demo'd the Rafa's twice and got really bad achilles pain. Typically wearing the Vapor Pro's but looking for more cushion and durability. Do these fit the same as the Rafa's? Would hate to get the same achilles pain.

[@FootDoctorZach]

They fit similar but if you watch the fit section they aren’t great for shock injuries like that because of the tongue

[@jodunkley3452]

Great review, I liked the look of these but waay to heavy, glad I saw this before considering buying them

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad you got something out of it 👍 yeah I could deal with the weight if it were better placed like in the GP turbo but it’s just too bottom heavy

[@TheDrakulie]

Big time forehand, your opponent couldn't even get around on his backhand, very impressive. Anyway Thank you again for the great unbiased review. React foam looks like all hype, no substance. Enjoying that lightstrike foam for Uber4 at the moment, still trying to find the right shoelace though. Anyway, i am staying away from Vapor NXT for now, you saved me alot of time testing it, to me time costs alot of money. So Thank you so much

[@FootDoctorZach]

Only when I’m not making errors on it! I like the feel of the react foam from a comfort perspective but it was hard to assess it totally because the shoe was so difficult to deal with in the uppers- I may get a running shoe with it just to see what it’s really about

[@TheDrakulie]

@@FootDoctorZach off topic but which is better shoes for performance ? babolat Jet mach 2 or Asic speed FF 2 ? Thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

When they’re both new out of box I’d say jet Mach 2 - overall over the lifetime of the shoe the speed ff2

[@TheDrakulie]

@@FootDoctorZach did you think Mach 2 was just as stable without heel slippage as is speed FF 2 ? when it's new and out of box ? Thank you

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep

[@jamesfestini]

My wife has been insisting on buying the men’s version of her Tennis Court shoes (lately this React Vapor NXT) because she thinks they are better than the women’s version of the same shoe, is that true? Is there differences between the two that she could feel or notice? Thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I don’t know of any differences in materials just maybe a bit more forgiving width in the midfoot

[@bayuputroavianto5267]

A quick question, would it be a good replacement of a court ff 3?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Not in any way

[@julianhasler1505]

I currently use my clay zoom gp turbo for basketball, as tennis courts are closed here. The outsole is melting away, but they feel so good, idk if i should stop using them for bball

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’d switch to the hardcourt version and you probably will solve that issue- GP turbo is a great basketball shoe for outdoor courts

[@julianhasler1505]

@@FootDoctorZach yeah i already thought about buying the hardcourt Version for ball, because it's honestly a really good shoe for both sports!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep I’d almost consider it a hybrid - I have a video coming out on this exact subject

[@julianhasler1505]

@@FootDoctorZach looking Forward to that one, really curious! Zoom is my favorite cushion, so i'm glad to see full length units in nikecourt shoes!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah the full length is a game changer

[@cristophermartinez6707]

I'm new to shoes and I need help findings a semi good cheap running or tennis shoes.

[@shawnjaffar]

Would you be able to do a review of the K-Swiss Aero Knit shoes?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’m seeing if they make an update for spring then I’ll probably give them a whirl

[@johntoorop3587]

Thank you for your work, it's awesome. I don't understand Nike's design strategy, There so many pros playing with vapor shoes, their feel is special. I'm curious to see which shoes Federer will endorse. Thx again !

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks for the kind words- yeah it’s an interesting design choice for sure- I think he’s staying with the vapor x/ pro from what I’ve seen

[@commondirtbagz7130]

Federer doesn’t endorse Nike and he hasn’t for over a year now. He has his own shoes. However if he were to it would be most likely be the vapor pros as they’re the newest in the series of the vapor shoes that he wore before he left Nike.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yup that comment thread was from before the Roger Pro came out- I have a couple on Roger videos out as well if you’re wanting to check them out 👍

[@Theviniciusjourney]

PLEASE do more videos head to head with the new Asics solution speed ff2 ! Tkss

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍

[@trevj8604]

Hey foot doctor, would you take these over the GP turbo?

[@FootDoctorZach]

No, I like the GP turbo a lot more

[@trevj8604]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the quick response. I’m looking for a new shoe at the moment and it seems like the GP turbo is the one. I’m a baseline player with a high arch

[@FootDoctorZach]

Those are a great fit for that

[@arhaanpahwa2195]

Hey what is your view on the head sprint pro 3.0?

[@FootDoctorZach]

They’re good- basic but good

[@andreapitts7023]

What shoe do you suggest that has a lot of fore foot cushion ... the ball of my feet hurt ... I play tennis 3-4 days a week

[@FootDoctorZach]

Diadora blushield or Nike GP turbo

[@andreapitts7023]

Thank you .... I’ve been dying my feet hurt sooo bad. I have power step insets and all ... I’ve been through 3-4 pairs of shoes in the last 2-3 months

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thorlo socks will also help

[@andreapitts7023]

@@FootDoctorZach I got both the diadora blue shield and Nike gp turbo and I love them both. I am keep both pair! The diadora is a sneaky comfortable shoe that I would have never thought to buy! Thank you !!

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍👍👍

[@tuhianan]

Thanks for the awesome video's.. i am looking for a really good cushioned shoes both on heel and front..i usually get pain in front foot after playing so really need something with great cushioning. Please suggest

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’d go with the GP turbo for cushioning

[@edouard8495]

Wich one would you pick because i need to buy new tennis shoes ( i ´m 14 , my weight is 45kg and my tall is 165cm) between the vapor X knit , vapor X 95 or this one( vapor react nxt)

[@FootDoctorZach]

Me personally I’d go with the vapor x 95 but thats just me - I don’t like the sock liner of the knit and I don’t like the elastic of the NXT

[@jacopoV1984]

Is the cushioning close to as comfortable as in the gp turbo? And still compared to the gp, which one has more arch support? Thank

[@FootDoctorZach]

No GP turbo much more comfortable because of the lacing, both have very good arch support

[@louissirois4900]

Thanks for the great review. could you use these on clay?

[@FootDoctorZach]

No, check out the outsole section- strictly hardcourt

[@louissirois4900]

@@FootDoctorZach Thank you for your quick response! do you have any recent videos for great clay court shoes? :)

[@FootDoctorZach]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p16waJ2fo66kqMU

[@ductrung3993]

hey Zach, what are some of the best shoes for normal-wide flat feet? Thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Check out the wide and flat foot section in this video of mine and you should get some good recommendations : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYOUaWeHlpd0mtE 👍

[@ductrung3993]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks Zach, I will get the FF 2 some day, but NB Lavs for now!

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍

[@yellowdeucetennis]

Another amazing review, loved your episode on the functional tennis podcast! A quick question, what is the width like of these shoes? I currently have the Vapor Pro and have pretty wide feet but they are still a bit roomy, much preffered the Vapor X. Looking at getting these as I got a hole from sliding on the medial side of my vapour pros wishing a month.

[@FootDoctorZach]

They are on the same last so they’re very similar

[@kevinfisher1100]

What are the best light weight tennis shoes?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I like the solution speed ff2, ubersonic 4, vapor x

[@kevinfisher1100]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks a lot

[@Kaktus2109]

Which socks do you wear? Wear you two pair socks? Best regards

[@FootDoctorZach]

I typically wear Thorlo or Solinco socks- typically I wear two pairs with these really thin slipper tongues because the laces bother my foot, on other shoes I just wear one

[@Kaktus2109]

@@FootDoctorZach the nikes are the multiplier and the black ones?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nikes are the white ones and the black ones are an adidas little more loose, padded one

[@Kaktus2109]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the answer. Can you tell me the model from the adidas socks. Im searching the right combination of socks.

[@FootDoctorZach]

The adidas are just their standard athletic crew- nothing special or signature

[@dicky2220]

Hey zach, wanna know if the nike shoes size is the same as adidas. I’m considering to buy this vapor nxt online. Does it the same size as adidas ? Thx

[@FootDoctorZach]

Depends on the shoe and your foot type I can’t really tell what size and shape you are without examining but this video will show you how to match the shape of your foot with any shoe you may be looking at online kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaLRaZ5pqbufbMU

[@davidlieu8875]

Are the GP turbos still the best?

[@FootDoctorZach]

In the Nike lineup they’re my favorite

[@nicolasmorin9549]

Are these really the evolution of the vapor cage 4? Cant seem to imagine it as such

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep its a head scratcher- Nike still may do a “cage” update as well - there are a lot of cool features to these but there are just some real deal breakers too

[@bonucleus]

Well done. A heavy, bulky and expensive shoe....it is similar to trying to drag race wilth a SUV.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thank you 👍 That’s a perfect way to put it

[@jodunkley3452]

Ha ha like that!

[@piotrkaecki7163]

which shoe you think is the best now for quick moving game?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Solution speed ff2/ Ubersonic 4/ lotto mirage 100/ Nike vapor pro

[@piotrkaecki7163]

@@FootDoctorZach thank you, I was thinking about zebras and solution. See it’s 18,5/19. Do You know maybe where can I buy U4 in this color still?

[@chilasacksilva4010]

Can I go 1/2 a size down compared to the vapor cage 4 or stay true to size?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I would stay true, it’s still a similar last

[@chilasacksilva4010]

Thanks doc!

[@FootDoctorZach]

👍

[@jhernandez16]

I can't find a good fit personally. I ordered them online. I'm normally a 10.5 and I have some Nike running shoes (10.5) that fit like a glove. Anyways I decided to order them in size 10 and it was a horrible fit, way too big and loose. I ordered the 9.5 and it still couldn't find a snug fit. The back of my ankles slide out every time I get on the balls of my feet. Really dissapointed here. May try 9's but honestly dont even really think its worth it at this point, it could just be that the tongue just doesnt really allow for a snug fit.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep- it’s just not a well engineered ankle collar - it will allow slipping even if you go down sizes

[@reb349]

Really glad I stocked up on a bunch of Vapor Xs for the days when I play on synth grass (durability is less of an issue there, I use the solecourt boost on hardcourts) Always had a feeling that Nike might mess up with the successor. But I guess I have enough pairs to hold me out until they make something better (or I can just look to other brands in the meantime, really wanna check out the Solution Speed FF 2s)

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah the SSFF2 is very similar to the X except for the outsole where I like the X a lot more

[@anthonylisyansky4820]

Would this be a good shoe for someone who moves very quickly and aggressively and slides alot on hardcourt? I go through shoes very quickly so I need durable shoes but I also like to be fast and light on my feet. Any suggestions?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Not IMO, i talk about this specific thing in the video - there really aren’t many light weight durability shoes, best I’d say is the Asics court ff2 that splits the difference

[@anthonylisyansky4820]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks for replying. What about the nike air zoom gp turbo? They are probably not as durable but would they be suitable for my play style?

[@FootDoctorZach]

You’ll have to watch my reviews on them- they’re good for speed, not great upper durability for sliding

[@sevketkoyu5133]

Will we see a comparison between the previous cage 🙃🙃

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep if they keep selling them I’ll do the head to head

[@sayanghosh2270]

Can anyone suggest similar looking walking/running shoes esp that mesh kind of thing(looks great) ?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nike Pegasus has the same foam in the midsoles and fit similar

[@renoey0330]

Why is there no size 44.5 for this item. Why?

[@agatalopezr]

Si that for clay todo?

[@whoknows862]

Great stuff

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks, glad you liked it 👍

[@iChuckT]

Super thin tongue is a non starter for me. Hate feeling the laces on the top of my foot.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Same for me

[@the1burger]

Will they come with a clay sole?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I would think it will come out soon once the hardcourt model is released in all their markets

[@the1burger]

@@FootDoctorZach Thank you doc! Keep up the good work! Love the channel!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I appreciate it 👍

[@edouard8495]

Hey , I need to buy new tennis shoe but i don’t know what are the best for me so ask me what do you think (i am 14 , 165cm , 45kg) and I hesitate between the vapor X knit , the vapor X 95 and the vapor react X nxt so tell me ? Thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

I already answered your previous post

[@edouard8495]

@@FootDoctorZach ok thanks , i think the others wasn’t post so I write this one . Thanks

[@physiotennis]

How about Wilson Rush Pro 3.5 next?

[@FootDoctorZach]

When it comes out in my area I’ll grab it

[@lendljetleyba7920]

Please compare the fit to the SoleCourt Boost. Thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

More narrow - less secure

[@lendljetleyba7920]

@@FootDoctorZach oh i see. I'll stick with the SoleCourt Boost then. Lol. Thank you so much!

[@cadenadeau8524]

How do they compare to GP Turbo?

[@FootDoctorZach]

GP turbo is a much better designed shoe- much more intuitive movement- these are alittle harder to move around in

[@cadenadeau8524]

@@FootDoctorZach Good to know. I gotta ask, if you play a tournament what shoes do you wear?? Thanks for replying 👍

[@FootDoctorZach]

On hard I’d wear the GP turbo, on clay I’d wear the Court ff2

[@cadenadeau8524]

@@FootDoctorZach 👍👍

[@EFIT_206]

Wow. I mistaked these for runner shoes for months.

[@giuseppedibiase8529]

how do you see it to use it as a basketball shoe?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I wouldn’t - not enough grip or stability in the tongue

[@702bigron]

How much are they going for?

[@FootDoctorZach]

$160- pretty expensive

[@Devilguygienist]

Are those good for overpronation feet？

[@FootDoctorZach]

Not in my opinion

[@atilayyerkal]

These shoes are listed as 15.8 oz and Gp turbo is listed as 16.2 oz. Why do you make such a big deal about the weight of these ones when you give so much praise to gp turbo?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Because the GP turbo has the weight in better engineered areas and it gives much better energy return from steric stance , the NXT has all the weight in the midsole and none in the upper so it’s balance is off causing problems with push off- same reason a head light racket that’s heavy often feels lighter than a head heavy racket of the same weight

[@atilayyerkal]

@@FootDoctorZach thank you for the answer! I get what you mean but I think I'll still give these a try. I had some traction issues with air zoom zeros so I couldn't warm up to gp turbo after that but nxt looks like it offers more stability so I think it will be a better match for me.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Let me know how they do for you

[@pedromtorres]

They are weird, and heavy, but I like it. Maybe will get it for basketball...thanks for the video Doc !

[@FootDoctorZach]

If you do let me know how they play👍

[@santibergallo]

For the price , I would get the Asics Court ff 2 instead of these. Great video as usual.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Completely agree- thanks!

[@carterdame8279]

I got the white pair and my socks were staining the top of the fly weave. Also, within two months I have burned through the sole. You also can’t slide into these shoes. The sole in the shoes when I got them slid up and I had to super glue it into my shoes. In my view, don’t buy a 160$ pair and find something that is light.

[@FootDoctorZach]

You aren’t wrong

[@speedysir7999]

Ultimate nike tennis shoe comparison??

[@sichinawa]

Narrow fit and ground instability. You can feel a high platform under your feet, but it is unstable and unsafe. If you are using double socks, wearing these shoes will be a challenge. I think this is the answer to adidas shoes without laces from Nike.

[@FootDoctorZach]

That’s a man interesting thought about the Nike v adidas - I agree with everything

[@shaydelgado]

I have this & it looks fancy & feels very durable but this shoe is quite narrow, hard & heavy. It also takes work to put them due to the slip-in design. If speed is one of your best assets, I'd look away.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Good analysis