Tony
29 de diciembre de 2020
Performance, Value and Comfort!
I was in the market for a pair of basketball shoes that I could use for playing on outdoor basketball courts and possibly use for tennis(if they fit and provided the stability for that) when playing casual matches. I would wear dedicated Tennis shoes for a league or aggressive tennis match.I normally wear Kobe’s in size 7 for indoor basketball and volleyball. I’m really a 6.5 but have a slightly wide forefoot so 90%!of the time I just wear size 7 athletic shoes.For wise, the size 7 fits perfect. I replaced the insole with a Sof Sole Insert from Amazon as I do with most athletic shoes. The Sof Sole insert is thicker and provides greater cushion and support than the stock insert.So today I went to meet a friend to play tennis this morning and decided to try the new shoes. To put it mildly, I was extremely happy to see that they are incredibly comfortable to play tennis in. The traction is great, the lateral stability is great, they are lightweight compared to my Babolat Propulse Tennis shoes. I rely on speed and agility in my sports. I’m not big/tall but am quick and coordinated. In younger days could run the 40 in 4.2 seconds. Still quick and agile for my age.Are they the equivalent of say my Kobe’s? No, but close. The Kobe’s feel a little more quicker/efficient and laterally stiffer as a shoe and more stabile. The Peak’s feel better to my feet though comfort and impact wise though. Also, I should note that even though I know and acknowledge that the Peaks aren’t as stiff, lateral supportive or efficient in transferring energy to move on, especially on the first few steps, it didn’t matter in reality. It’s not like I was thinking damn I feel like I’m slow or can’t get to the ball and do the footwork to address the ball correctly.I am very pleased with these shoes, unlike other athletic shoes,‘I could play without any foot discomfort of breaking in new shoes, hot spots/blisters which is quite a pleasant surprise for me.As such I plan to purchase some more pairs in other colors. For the price point, performance and comfort(with the Sof Sole Insert), it can’t be beat!Ver másVer menos
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