I really appreciate what you're doing on your site....extremely helpful and unique reviews. While I like the glove-like feel of a sock liner, the downside is that if you have to wear an ankle brace on one foot, it's almost impossible to fit into the shoe. In addition to Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx insoles, I use a figure 8 style brace to mitigate deltoid ligament pain due to flat feet, and it just will not fit into sock liner style shoes. I am still using the last Barricade model, but am going to have to find a new alternative soon. I have tried on the FF2 and Gel Res 8 in store, but am concerned at how soft the uppers are on the medial side, and feel like my feet will just collapse them.
Thank you! It’s going to be tough with a brace to get it in a slipper- but you may be able to stretch the FF out- it has pretty darn good support on the medial side - solecourt boost also has good support even though the upper is lighter - Nike GP turbo has a huge medial rubber piece if you play hardcourts - Wilson prostaff 2020 review is coming up soon and that may also be something you’d want to look into- very maximalist type upper
@@FootDoctorZach I've just played in them for 2 hitting sessions, 3 hours total. I know now why so many have touted this as the best shoe in the market. The cushioning is superb and it's extremely stable as well. Did not feel the weight of the shoe at all, it's very well balanced. I'm so glad for the purchase and this may be my shoe of choice for a while.
I currently wear the ASICS GR 7, in a 10.5, which is slightly tight. I’m ready for new shoes but supply is extremely limited; between the Court FF2 and the GR8, which do you recommend in terms of fit, comfort and stability? Thank you for your excellent tear down videos!
Hey man, your reviews are great! I’m so glad I found your channel. I’ve just watched your review of the Gel Resolution 8 after 4 months and it worried me a little that the shoe was allowing the foot to pronate a lot more compared to when it was brand new… Do you think this would also be the case for the Court FF? My main goal when buying expensive shoes like these, is to have the best and most lasting ankle stability, because I suffer from some lateral ankle pain due to excessive foot pronation… anyways, thanks a lot!
I want to give input on durability. I had model FF Novak Djokovic Clay and they were great to play but the inside of the shoe is not very durable. The cloth material at both sides of the ankle has worn off so that the plastic which supports the ankle peeked through. I bought them in June 2022 and they lasted until November 2022. I'm a recreational player (80kg weight). My last pair before were Asics Gel Resolution 8. These lasted for a whole year. The soles on both shoes almost did not wear and were very supportive/solid.
@@FootDoctorZach well after your videos, I bought both the gel res 8 and the court ff. There are both pros and cons. I would say that the court ff are wider and more comfortable but they run a little long compared to the gel res. Also, the gel res has a little bit of heel slip.
the perfect shoe would be if they combined the two together. The flexible upper that is better for a higher instep like the court ff 2, traditional tongue of the gel res with the wide base and midsole that cradles your foot better like the court ff 2 and an outsole warranty of the gel res. I wish asics makes changes to the later iterations.
I found yesterday this shoes, and today bought one pair. Very fan of the older barricade and didnt like the new models. For now, the court ff fits very well. Time will say.
The new Asics Court FF3 is not a big departure from the previous model. The shoes continues to be the standard for those all-court players who want to scramble in all directions and slide into their shots - like Djokovic who apparently helped design this new version. For that, these shoes continue to excel. The mono-sock design again engulfs your foot and the new lacing system does a better job of locking your foot in to the shoe. I thought the shoe felt more breathable than the previous version - so many of the complaints about the last version seem to have been addressed. I was hoping that Asics would improve the cushioning for the rest of us. While on court performance might be excellent, the shoe is quite firm underfoot. The new heel on this version - in particular - has nearly no cushion. After an hour of hitting in this shoe, my feet were throbbing, my knees were sore, and my hips ached. While these shoes might be great for Novak, they are not for everyone. The comfort level is sorely lacking. I guess these shoes were just designed for professional athletes without any joint issues. I was very disappointed.
Backpack review should be fairly short as babolat seem to be the only brand that have handle covers. If you are looking at classic racket bags with backpack straps, that would be interesting. Love my Head Pro anniversary one and wish I’d bought a Nike Court Tech 1 bag.
Another great video! Can you please do a classic shoe review? I'm interested to see the tech inside the Nike Air Tech Challenge II. Vintage ads say it has full length nike air but the most recent ads say it has a two piece nike air system (one visible and one encapsulated under the forefoot).
This one? stockx.com/nike-air-tech-challenge-2-black-lava-2020?country=US¤cyCode=USD&size=7.5&OD-Segment-Sneakers-AdultSizes-(US)&content=244607812448&keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwmrn5BRB2EiwAZgL9os7fJh2HvGPO_2QWOeLf0-NlCntI8SbHYKevz-xB01fbdqAtvsWquhoCgagQAvD_BwE
Just found your channel! Great content!!! This is my shoe of choice now. I used to wear Gel Res 7's. I switched to these once the Gel Res 8 came out because the 8 was too tight across the bridge of my foot. These FF2's have lasted long enough that I've had to replace the insoles. Do you have any recommendations for replacement insoles? (you may have a video about that... I'll look). Thanks!
The biggest problem right now is finding any shoe in my EU 47/ US 13!!!!Shops have zero stock on any decent models . Ordered them via a German web site for delivery to France. The ASICS European headquarters is in our hometown :-)
Can you compare the FF2 to older Barricades, and perhaps also dissect any of them before the one version you did (17/18) , like the 5 (V Classic was slightly different), 6, 7, 8 (8+) - if you can find, still many new models found in 2nd had sites like ebay, etc, thats how I got some of them still wearing today coz cant find the same or similar fit today (Sole Court Boosts but too expensive and the heel cup is way to stiff and high up on my achilles) I have some older shoes still not thrown away, thinking if an exacto would do enough to dissect them like you do... Trying these FF2 was hopeful to carry that feel, but the shoe now feels lacking of some of the comfort and perhaps a lower heel? (low stack height drop?), also run longer? (same length shoe as my 'Cade 7s but the heel seems to sit more vertically back than the 'Cades) which may be making the difference, should I go half size or full size smaller, I got a lot of space to the toe and giving me concern as sometimes bending feels like having those long clown shoes. It does get better if i advance my foot forward but now there's a space in the heel even thought it doesnt heel sleep on it lmao. idk if adding a heel cushion would help. Thanks. These shoes are hard to find now. Still weating the 7s (Novak) coz they made so many of them due to his contract so was able to find them as new despite the newer 'Cades were out. I havent really tried the last and reissued model (17/18) but willing to, I think i did try them on once and felt too narrow. (15/16) were terrible, Achilles sores, goes away when back to 7s. Aldo did pull my calf considerably on them too, first time ever. and Twice. So I wonder if they also lowered the heel stack on these as well, and if so this and on the FF2 is another concern. Thanks for your videos, refreshed and excellent! Always been hoping to see more dissects like these, not just spouting out the marketing but also show reason and performance due to them.
Thanks again- yeah I try and get the real mechanics of the shoe out there so people know what they’re getting- hopefully the new barricades can thread the needle between previous models and the SCB - hopefully we can do a big retrospective on them as well
i am a huge fan of slipper tongue / tongueless / sock-liner, the favorite basket ball shoe i have ever owned was the AirMax shoe by Nike (which one year they made as a slipper tongue style) and I wish I had bought all of their inventory, b/c when Nike stopped producing any kind of sock-liner style shoe...i was crushed
Hi Zach! Love your videos - very helpful! Question. Will the clay version of the ASICS Court FF2 have the same amount of cushioning in the midsole as the hard court version? Additionally, you mentioned on one of your videos that the clay version played equally as good on the hard court as on clay? Thanks!
Hey Zach! Great videos and reviews! I have only got to know your channel very recently and immediately became a subscriber. Would you recommend the Court FF2 for someone who suffers from Achilles tendinitis? Thank you very much in advance and keep up the good work!
@@FootDoctorZach thank you so much for your quick answer. The problem with the Adidas SCB is that I was told by Tennis Warehouse Europe that they are being discontinued and will be replaced by a new model. In fact, it is already impossoble to buy my number in European retailers.
I have flat foot and using custom orthopedic insole with Nike vapor X. I’m considering this shoes now however not sure if the custom insole would fit nicely given it has some arch support already. So the question really is between this one, the res gel 8 and Nike vapor X. Which one is better with custom insole? Thanks
The gel resolution 8 is much better for someone with a flat foot, they will both hold an insole just fine but the vapor x is very bendy in the arch so I would go with gel res 8
How does this compare to the GR8? I have been wearing Gel Resolutions since the 4th generation. I love the stability, comfort and durability. Is the Court FF2 better on these aspects? My outsole usually wears down in 4 months of play and that I’ll claim a replacement pair from Asics. I have flat feet (use custom insoles) and normal width.
Are the standard Court ff2 and the Novak ff2 exactly the same shoe? (Apart from the logos on the Novak model) or are there any differences? A million thanks
Am a lady that plays competition Pickleball . What shoe would you suggest? I’m having a lot of problems with planter fasciitis so I really want some cushion. I’ve watched a ton of your videos and still don’t know what to buy .
Thank you for the review. I have noticed what seems like extra material above the forefoot that crinkles/crunkles when walking. Don’t notice it while playing but the extra material makes a folding noise when just walking. Have you or others noticed this? I have two pair and while I like the sock liner this bulge of extra material over the outside top of the forefoot seems like a design flaw.
Hey Zach! Love the videos, so informative! Just wondering, I have a wide foot (a 2E), do you think I should go up half a size or stay true to size for the Court FF 2? I have a US 7 in the new Adidas Barricades but sometimes I get a bit of pain along the lateral/metatarsal side of the foot.
Thanks for another video! I found my regular size a bit long so I order the FF2 half size down. Then I feel tight and I have to wear very thin socks. Will the FF2 loosen up after the break in period? Many thanks.
It will from left to right but front to back it may not because of how much outsole is up over the upper- if you get another pair I would maybe wear 2 pairs of socks just to fit the toe box instead of going a size down
Youch- yeah that’s rough it can get brutal down there in the summer- I played a tournament in college down there one spring season- up here in Pittsburgh we’ve been actually cooler recently so it’s been nice
I have gel resolution 7 and 8 in 46,5 size and first court ff (not djokovic ) in size 46 because they were long (i have a narroe foot) .What size do you suggest for djokovic ff court?Thakns in advance!
I have a pair of KSwiss ready to go- I didn’t get much traction on the Wilson reviews but I’ll keep my eye out for other people in the community asking about them
These are what I wear currently and I sprained my ankle on them just last week (did a jump shot and landed wrong lmao). Unfortunately, it felt like the heel height was a bit too high for me and the toebox felt pretty tight (even though my feet really aren't as wide). I also felt a bit disconnected from the court. I've been playing since I was 7 and the shoes that I really liked playing on were the Barricade 9s and the Gel Res 7s. What more recent modeled shoe would you recommend? Maybe something with a lower heel height and something that offers great stability?
You can check out this video, I have time stamps for all categories just search for what you need in particular and a few shoes should match, you’ll get a decent list of shoes to try for your individual foot : ua-cam.com/video/Y0FitApDvEA/v-deo.html
the "outer upper plastic part" where shoe laces pass through really irritates my medial malleolus, such a pain in the ass for me. Anyone same experiences ? My left shoe medial side does, not the right shoe, so I cut it out and I can't tie the left shoe lace one hole prior to the last. Other than that, it is the best shoes on market. Share your thoughts, please.
I usually will put moleskin or a felt pad around the area in question to spread out the pressure, that’s worked in the past- some peoples ankles just don’t like that tongue and collar design but usually in the right areas that adhesive felt does awesome
@@FootDoctorZach I'm looking for Asics FF court 2 and i don't know if I should pick clay court sole or all court. I play 90% on clay. You said in another video Asics Court FF 2 all court is pretty good on clay. You think clay sole is much better or all court is almost same?
I personally like the court ff 2 especially if you play on clay but if you want something more minimalist and bouncy then go ahead and try the gel resolution 8, unless you have a very high arch in which you will want to stick with the court ff 2
@@FootDoctorZach thanks doctor, i play on clay i will continue with court 2 then. And congratulations on your channel and for taking the doubt out of me. I'm Brazilian and started playing 2 years ago
Trying to figure out what’s the difference between Court ff2 and Court ff2 clay if any? I can only find the clay ones in my country. What’s the difference between the two?
They are stiff at first but not really uncomfortable - there’s a ton of tread covering the upper and the polyurethane stiffens it up but I wouldn’t say they feel bad at all and I liked the solid feeling they gave- too soft for me sometimes means too slow and not as responsive
The Tennis Pro Doc have you tried ubersonic 3? It’s a shoe that does not impress but very good overall except ankle support. Which are your favorite 3 shoes right now ?
The Tennis Pro Doc I f love sole court boost. But they have shoe sizing with this model. I wear 30,5CM/12,5US uber3 with no issues and on the same size my feet swims inside SCB.... also i have issue with the tongue it keeps getting inside.... laces can’t hold it up. Tried 30CM/12US of SCB but when i was breaking my fingers got crashed on the toe box/front.
@@FootDoctorZach I ordered the ASICS FF2 following your video. I did click on the link. We live in France and their our of stock ! I found a pair after a couple of hours via a German website. I got a good deal for my huge feet but price wasn’t the objective. Keep up the good work.
I recently bought the COURT FF 2 Clay and the ankle collar it's hurting the inner side of my ankle (right above were the shoe ends, it hurts when I make lateral movements specially), do you know anyone with this experience? Should I change them or do you think it will go eventually? Thanks!
This can happen with certain shaped lower legs with slipper tongue shoes- in some it breaks in on some it is an annoyance- probably will just have to see how they go over a few sessions before making a decision
Hey Doc! Check out the Customer Feedback on the Tennis Warehouse site for these shoes. Half the people commenting complain of ankle, knee, and hip pain due to these shoes. I had the same issues! The other half LOVE them and sing their praises. There must be a reason for this. I cannot recall reading comments on a shoe that were this polarized. Who should stay away from these shoes?
It just comes down to the tonuge- some people have issues with a one piece others dont- just the nature of the shoe construction - its like that with every slipper tonuge out there
@@FootDoctorZach based on your review of the Lotto Raptor Hyperpulse 100 to compare that traditional shoe to the Court FF2 one piece design as you compared the two favorably other than the tongue design. Also comparing the Diadora Blushield 5 to those two and the Solecourt Boost.
@@FootDoctorZach I just got my Diadora Blushield 5s and I also bit the bullet and ordered a pair of Lotto Raptors from Germany (the shoe was 100 euros on sale, but the shipping was 40 euros). I will now try them both and compare to my gold standard of the SC Boost. I’m hoping to find a lighter quicker version of the Sole Court Boost.
Yes, I did durability tests on them in the video that you can see for more info but all tennis shoes wear down between 4-12 months depending on how much they are played in, some even sooner
you have Fanny ldea. this shoes was bought for me tomorrow. l can’t wait to arrive this shoes at my house lm japanese is my English ok? lf my English is strange sorry
Check out the playtest here: ua-cam.com/video/wPWUNzmu-qU/v-deo.html
To Tennis Pro Doc: Your reviews are the BEST! No one else gives such a comprehensive and complete review. Thank you for your great work!
That’s I appreciate it! I’m working on some new stuff too so be on the look out
how do you not have 100k subs at least! Awesome videos
Thank you! I think that may take a while though- only been at this 6 months I think
@@FootDoctorZach I will watching👍🏻 you just helped go for a Court FF 2 instead of the Solution Speed. Thanks!
No problem! That’s a good choice
Crazy how you came out with this video right before I thought of buying it :D
Great minds think alike
I really appreciate what you're doing on your site....extremely helpful and unique reviews. While I like the glove-like feel of a sock liner, the downside is that if you have to wear an ankle brace on one foot, it's almost impossible to fit into the shoe. In addition to Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx insoles, I use a figure 8 style brace to mitigate deltoid ligament pain due to flat feet, and it just will not fit into sock liner style shoes. I am still using the last Barricade model, but am going to have to find a new alternative soon. I have tried on the FF2 and Gel Res 8 in store, but am concerned at how soft the uppers are on the medial side, and feel like my feet will just collapse them.
Thank you! It’s going to be tough with a brace to get it in a slipper- but you may be able to stretch the FF out- it has pretty darn good support on the medial side - solecourt boost also has good support even though the upper is lighter - Nike GP turbo has a huge medial rubber piece if you play hardcourts - Wilson prostaff 2020 review is coming up soon and that may also be something you’d want to look into- very maximalist type upper
Just received these today in the mail in the red/white colorway. Wow, what a great fit right out of the box!
Awesome! Let me know how they play for you
@@FootDoctorZach I've just played in them for 2 hitting sessions, 3 hours total. I know now why so many have touted this as the best shoe in the market. The cushioning is superb and it's extremely stable as well. Did not feel the weight of the shoe at all, it's very well balanced. I'm so glad for the purchase and this may be my shoe of choice for a while.
They’re just an all around elite shoe- hard to find a ton of flaws besides the tongue and laces
I currently wear the ASICS GR 7, in a 10.5, which is slightly tight. I’m ready for new shoes but supply is extremely limited; between the Court FF2 and the GR8, which do you recommend in terms of fit, comfort and stability? Thank you for your excellent tear down videos!
Definitely the court ff2 - not as much heel slippage and better side to side stability plus a tad more generous toe box - glad you like them!
Hey man, your reviews are great! I’m so glad I found your channel. I’ve just watched your review of the Gel Resolution 8 after 4 months and it worried me a little that the shoe was allowing the foot to pronate a lot more compared to when it was brand new… Do you think this would also be the case for the Court FF? My main goal when buying expensive shoes like these, is to have the best and most lasting ankle stability, because I suffer from some lateral ankle pain due to excessive foot pronation… anyways, thanks a lot!
I want to give input on durability. I had model FF Novak Djokovic Clay and they were great to play but the inside of the shoe is not very durable. The cloth material at both sides of the ankle has worn off so that the plastic which supports the ankle peeked through. I bought them in June 2022 and they lasted until November 2022. I'm a recreational player (80kg weight). My last pair before were Asics Gel Resolution 8. These lasted for a whole year. The soles on both shoes almost did not wear and were very supportive/solid.
was waiting for this video. thanks doc
Awesome, glad you liked it- do you like the Court FF?
@@FootDoctorZach well after your videos, I bought both the gel res 8 and the court ff. There are both pros and cons. I would say that the court ff are wider and more comfortable but they run a little long compared to the gel res. Also, the gel res has a little bit of heel slip.
the perfect shoe would be if they combined the two together. The flexible upper that is better for a higher instep like the court ff 2, traditional tongue of the gel res with the wide base and midsole that cradles your foot better like the court ff 2 and an outsole warranty of the gel res. I wish asics makes changes to the later iterations.
Yeah one thing I didn’t like about the gel res was the heel coming out
I do wonder why they didn’t incorporate more of the Gel Resolution 8 tech into the court ff - would be a phenomenal shoe
Can you please do a teardown for Asics Court Control FF2 or FF3? Badminton Shoe
I found yesterday this shoes, and today bought one pair. Very fan of the older barricade and didnt like the new models. For now, the court ff fits very well. Time will say.
The new Asics Court FF3 is not a big departure from the previous model. The shoes continues to be the standard for those all-court players who want to scramble in all directions and slide into their shots - like Djokovic who apparently helped design this new version. For that, these shoes continue to excel. The mono-sock design again engulfs your foot and the new lacing system does a better job of locking your foot in to the shoe. I thought the shoe felt more breathable than the previous version - so many of the complaints about the last version seem to have been addressed. I was hoping that Asics would improve the cushioning for the rest of us. While on court performance might be excellent, the shoe is quite firm underfoot. The new heel on this version - in particular - has nearly no cushion. After an hour of hitting in this shoe, my feet were throbbing, my knees were sore, and my hips ached. While these shoes might be great for Novak, they are not for everyone. The comfort level is sorely lacking. I guess these shoes were just designed for professional athletes without any joint issues. I was very disappointed.
Great video of course 👌🏽 Any new bag reviews coming up?
I was thinking of doing a backpack one - not sure yet though- how are your matches going this summer?
Definitely an interesting idea 😎
I went 5-11 in the regular season but I made the playoffs. I have my first playoff match soon.
Backpack review should be fairly short as babolat seem to be the only brand that have handle covers. If you are looking at classic racket bags with backpack straps, that would be interesting. Love my Head Pro anniversary one and wish I’d bought a Nike Court Tech 1 bag.
Nice- good luck!
I’ve never used a backpack because I’m usually carrying so much stuff but I’d like to see how they do as I see more and more people using them
Another great video! Can you please do a classic shoe review? I'm interested to see the tech inside the Nike Air Tech Challenge II. Vintage ads say it has full length nike air but the most recent ads say it has a two piece nike air system (one visible and one encapsulated under the forefoot).
This one? stockx.com/nike-air-tech-challenge-2-black-lava-2020?country=US¤cyCode=USD&size=7.5&OD-Segment-Sneakers-AdultSizes-(US)&content=244607812448&keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwmrn5BRB2EiwAZgL9os7fJh2HvGPO_2QWOeLf0-NlCntI8SbHYKevz-xB01fbdqAtvsWquhoCgagQAvD_BwE
Looks like a fun video to do- I’ll order it
@@FootDoctorZach Thank you! I'll be looking forward for your next tear down review.
Just found your channel! Great content!!! This is my shoe of choice now. I used to wear Gel Res 7's. I switched to these once the Gel Res 8 came out because the 8 was too tight across the bridge of my foot. These FF2's have lasted long enough that I've had to replace the insoles. Do you have any recommendations for replacement insoles? (you may have a video about that... I'll look). Thanks!
Thanks! Yeah just search best over the counter orthotics for tennis and it pops up
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks!!! Just watched it! I really appreciate your channel.
👍👍👍
The biggest problem right now is finding any shoe in my EU 47/ US 13!!!!Shops have zero stock on any decent models . Ordered them via a German web site for delivery to France. The ASICS European headquarters is in our hometown :-)
That’s really cool I’d love to see that- yeah stock is down across the board, weird
Great video again - How will u compare this with court ff 1 ? Will court ff 1 give the same kind of protection and stability like court ff2?
Unfortunately no the second generation is a big step up from the first gen
Thanks... Can you suggest some budget friendly shoes with good protection similar to gel resolution 7 ?
Kswiss ultrashot, NB 996, 796... I’m also working on a best shoes under 100 video soon
Thanks again - Do u think Gel resolution 7 will give good protection and stability as it is older version?
It should do fine-the 8 is built a little better though
Can you compare the FF2 to older Barricades, and perhaps also dissect any of them before the one version you did (17/18) , like the 5 (V Classic was slightly different), 6, 7, 8 (8+) - if you can find, still many new models found in 2nd had sites like ebay, etc, thats how I got some of them still wearing today coz cant find the same or similar fit today (Sole Court Boosts but too expensive and the heel cup is way to stiff and high up on my achilles) I have some older shoes still not thrown away, thinking if an exacto would do enough to dissect them like you do...
Trying these FF2 was hopeful to carry that feel, but the shoe now feels lacking of some of the comfort and perhaps a lower heel? (low stack height drop?), also run longer? (same length shoe as my 'Cade 7s but the heel seems to sit more vertically back than the 'Cades) which may be making the difference, should I go half size or full size smaller, I got a lot of space to the toe and giving me concern as sometimes bending feels like having those long clown shoes. It does get better if i advance my foot forward but now there's a space in the heel even thought it doesnt heel sleep on it lmao. idk if adding a heel cushion would help. Thanks. These shoes are hard to find now.
Still weating the 7s (Novak) coz they made so many of them due to his contract so was able to find them as new despite the newer 'Cades were out. I havent really tried the last and reissued model (17/18) but willing to, I think i did try them on once and felt too narrow. (15/16) were terrible, Achilles sores, goes away when back to 7s. Aldo did pull my calf considerably on them too, first time ever. and Twice. So I wonder if they also lowered the heel stack on these as well, and if so this and on the FF2 is another concern.
Thanks for your videos, refreshed and excellent! Always been hoping to see more dissects like these, not just spouting out the marketing but also show reason and performance due to them.
Thanks again- yeah I try and get the real mechanics of the shoe out there so people know what they’re getting- hopefully the new barricades can thread the needle between previous models and the SCB - hopefully we can do a big retrospective on them as well
i am a huge fan of slipper tongue / tongueless / sock-liner, the favorite basket ball shoe i have ever owned was the AirMax shoe by Nike (which one year they made as a slipper tongue style) and I wish I had bought all of their inventory, b/c when Nike stopped producing any kind of sock-liner style shoe...i was crushed
Please do an Asics Court Control FF!!
It’s on my list
Hi Zach! Love your videos - very helpful! Question. Will the clay version of the ASICS Court FF2 have the same amount of cushioning in the midsole as the hard court version? Additionally, you mentioned on one of your videos that the clay version played equally as good on the hard court as on clay? Thanks!
I believe so
Hey Zach!
Great videos and reviews! I have only got to know your channel very recently and immediately became a subscriber.
Would you recommend the Court FF2 for someone who suffers from Achilles tendinitis?
Thank you very much in advance and keep up the good work!
Hows it going, Those arent my favorites for that because of the ankle collar, my favorite is the adidas SCB
@@FootDoctorZach thank you so much for your quick answer.
The problem with the Adidas SCB is that I was told by Tennis Warehouse Europe that they are being discontinued and will be replaced by a new model. In fact, it is already impossoble to buy my number in European retailers.
It’s probably the new barricade, I have a review coming up on them so hopefully they’re a viable alternative
I have flat foot and using custom orthopedic insole with Nike vapor X. I’m considering this shoes now however not sure if the custom insole would fit nicely given it has some arch support already. So the question really is between this one, the res gel 8 and Nike vapor X. Which one is better with custom insole? Thanks
The gel resolution 8 is much better for someone with a flat foot, they will both hold an insole just fine but the vapor x is very bendy in the arch so I would go with gel res 8
The Tennis Pro Doc I will order one and let you know how it goes 😊, thank you
Awesome let me know!
How does this compare to the GR8? I have been wearing Gel Resolutions since the 4th generation. I love the stability, comfort and durability. Is the Court FF2 better on these aspects? My outsole usually wears down in 4 months of play and that I’ll claim a replacement pair from
Asics. I have flat feet (use custom insoles) and normal width.
They fit a lot different- for flat feet i like the GR8 more just due to the tongue construction
@@FootDoctorZach how does the tongue construction on the GR8 better for flat feet? Is it because you can really tie it real tight?
Watch my GR8 review I talk about it at length - trusstic system plus the heel counter keep the inside solid
Are the standard Court ff2 and the Novak ff2 exactly the same shoe? (Apart from the logos on the Novak model) or are there any differences? A million thanks
Yup same shoe just different colors
Am a lady that plays competition Pickleball . What shoe would you suggest? I’m having a lot of problems with planter fasciitis so I really want some cushion. I’ve watched a ton of your videos and still don’t know what to buy .
ua-cam.com/video/QrQaA8LV_R0/v-deo.html - these are my favorites
Thank you for the review. I have noticed what seems like extra material above the forefoot that crinkles/crunkles when walking. Don’t notice it while playing but the extra material makes a folding noise when just walking. Have you or others noticed this? I have two pair and while I like the sock liner this bulge of extra material over the outside top of the forefoot seems like a design flaw.
Yep a lot of urethane - just a product of the build
Hey Zach! Love the videos, so informative! Just wondering, I have a wide foot (a 2E), do you think I should go up half a size or stay true to size for the Court FF 2? I have a US 7 in the new Adidas Barricades but sometimes I get a bit of pain along the lateral/metatarsal side of the foot.
I went true but I don’t know your shape so you may want to check this video out to help you decide - ua-cam.com/video/sqn8k3tVl6c/v-deo.html
@@FootDoctorZach I just watched your video and followed your instructions, I have a slight 'C' shaped foot!
Thanks for another video! I found my regular size a bit long so I order the FF2 half size down. Then I feel tight and I have to wear very thin socks. Will the FF2 loosen up after the break in period? Many thanks.
It will from left to right but front to back it may not because of how much outsole is up over the upper- if you get another pair I would maybe wear 2 pairs of socks just to fit the toe box instead of going a size down
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks for your suggestion. I don't think I can stand two pairs of socks in Texas hot weather. :-P
Youch- yeah that’s rough it can get brutal down there in the summer- I played a tournament in college down there one spring season- up here in Pittsburgh we’ve been actually cooler recently so it’s been nice
Hi friend, one question, can you Review Adidas solecourt boost?? I think its great
I am playing in them now- should be sometime next week
@@FootDoctorZach thanks a Lot, so in all your tennis shoes, wich one its your best? For you
For me personally if I’m playing on a hard court the Nike GP Turbo, if it’s clay or “ all court” shoe Asics court FF or adidas SoulCourt boost
I just purchased these shoes. Can you put a link for quality laces that would be good to swap out the ones it came with please.
Thanks in advance Zach
In the descriptions of most of my videos
I have gel resolution 7 and 8 in 46,5 size and first court ff (not djokovic ) in size 46 because they were long (i have a narroe foot) .What size do you suggest for djokovic ff court?Thakns in advance!
The court ff2/ Novak runs similar so if it were me I’d stick with my size on the first gen
Some shoe ideas:
KSwiss Aero Knit
KSwiss Ultrashot 2
Wilson Kaos 3.0 SFT
I have a pair of KSwiss ready to go- I didn’t get much traction on the Wilson reviews but I’ll keep my eye out for other people in the community asking about them
Is this shoe good for volleyball as well?
Like this but both blue gel to have in foreward th have elestisiti in the end of use) what model there?
is it ok to wear the non clay version on clay
These are what I wear currently and I sprained my ankle on them just last week (did a jump shot and landed wrong lmao). Unfortunately, it felt like the heel height was a bit too high for me and the toebox felt pretty tight (even though my feet really aren't as wide). I also felt a bit disconnected from the court. I've been playing since I was 7 and the shoes that I really liked playing on were the Barricade 9s and the Gel Res 7s. What more recent modeled shoe would you recommend? Maybe something with a lower heel height and something that offers great stability?
You can check out this video, I have time stamps for all categories just search for what you need in particular and a few shoes should match, you’ll get a decent list of shoes to try for your individual foot : ua-cam.com/video/Y0FitApDvEA/v-deo.html
what do you recommend for heal bursitis?
the "outer upper plastic part" where shoe laces pass through really irritates my medial malleolus, such a pain in the ass for me. Anyone same experiences ? My left shoe medial side does, not the right shoe, so I cut it out and I can't tie the left shoe lace one hole prior to the last. Other than that, it is the best shoes on market. Share your thoughts, please.
I usually will put moleskin or a felt pad around the area in question to spread out the pressure, that’s worked in the past- some peoples ankles just don’t like that tongue and collar design but usually in the right areas that adhesive felt does awesome
@@FootDoctorZach Oh. I tried thicker socks and it didn't work at all. I'll try to attach pad on it. thankyou
Hi Zach, how is the durability of the clay version? and how would you compare the ff2 clay to the gel resolution 8 clay?
Clay treads will wear out faster than the hard by about 1.5X - differences same as the all court shoes
Zach do you feel like the ff2 has more impact protection than the gel resolution 8 ? Ff 2 looks lower to the ground
Nah, didn’t notice a difference between the two TBH
@@FootDoctorZach That’s nice ! Consistency ! The solution speed ff 2 also feels similar ?
Hi Doc.
Do you recommend ASICS court ff 2 for those who have abit wide foot?
I have a 2E foot and they fit me fine right out of the box- if you are wider than that maybe go up 1/2 size
Have you test Wilson Rush Pro 3.5? I cant decide between this and Asics Court FF 2. Theres no store close to my house to try both.
The court ff2 is a much much better shoe
@@FootDoctorZach I'm looking for Asics FF court 2 and i don't know if I should pick clay court sole or all court. I play 90% on clay. You said in another video Asics Court FF 2 all court is pretty good on clay. You think clay sole is much better or all court is almost same?
I like the AC but if you’re on clay all the time I’d personally get the clay
@@FootDoctorZach ty. Congratulations for the channel. you help a lot
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Are you tearing down the solution speed FF?
Yep, probably in a week or 2
Hey Doctor, you indicate asics resolution 8 or asics court ff 2? i already have asics court ff 2, and i want to buy a new one but i am in doubt
I personally like the court ff 2 especially if you play on clay but if you want something more minimalist and bouncy then go ahead and try the gel resolution 8, unless you have a very high arch in which you will want to stick with the court ff 2
@@FootDoctorZach thanks doctor, i play on clay i will continue with court 2 then. And congratulations on your channel and for taking the doubt out of me. I'm Brazilian and started playing 2 years ago
Awesome!
Does the FF 2 or the GR 8 provide more stability?
FF2
Trying to figure out what’s the difference between Court ff2 and Court ff2 clay if any? I can only find the clay ones in my country. What’s the difference between the two?
Just tread depth the rest of the shoe is the same
The Tennis Pro Doc Does it affect its durability ?
On the GR8 it did so I would assume the rubber on the FF2 would be slightly softer as well
Im using this pair with a pair of yonex powercushion insoles. I find that the asics insoles are too thin.
Yep they are on the thin side of the spectrum
Do they feel as stiff as many players report ? Also that they never softer up or break in ?
They are stiff at first but not really uncomfortable - there’s a ton of tread covering the upper and the polyurethane stiffens it up but I wouldn’t say they feel bad at all and I liked the solid feeling they gave- too soft for me sometimes means too slow and not as responsive
The Tennis Pro Doc have you tried ubersonic 3? It’s a shoe that does not impress but very good overall except ankle support. Which are your favorite 3 shoes right now ?
I haven’t but will probably order it soon- right now probably GP turbo, solecourt boost, vapor x
The Tennis Pro Doc I f love sole court boost. But they have shoe sizing with this model. I wear 30,5CM/12,5US uber3 with no issues and on the same size my feet swims inside SCB.... also i have issue with the tongue it keeps getting inside.... laces can’t hold it up. Tried 30CM/12US of SCB but when i was breaking my fingers got crashed on the toe box/front.
Seems like your foot type just doesn’t like the upper and toe box of them - interesting
Any ideas on how to wash them? Clay....errrr
I’m actually doing a shoe cleaning video coming up - testing some recipes now
@@FootDoctorZach I ordered the ASICS FF2 following your video. I did click on the link. We live in France and their our of stock ! I found a pair after a couple of hours via a German website. I got a good deal for my huge feet but price wasn’t the objective. Keep up the good work.
I recently bought the COURT FF 2 Clay and the ankle collar it's hurting the inner side of my ankle (right above were the shoe ends, it hurts when I make lateral movements specially), do you know anyone with this experience? Should I change them or do you think it will go eventually? Thanks!
This can happen with certain shaped lower legs with slipper tongue shoes- in some it breaks in on some it is an annoyance- probably will just have to see how they go over a few sessions before making a decision
Hey Doc! Check out the Customer Feedback on the Tennis Warehouse site for these shoes. Half the people commenting complain of ankle, knee, and hip pain due to these shoes. I had the same issues! The other half LOVE them and sing their praises. There must be a reason for this. I cannot recall reading comments on a shoe that were this polarized. Who should stay away from these shoes?
It just comes down to the tonuge- some people have issues with a one piece others dont- just the nature of the shoe construction - its like that with every slipper tonuge out there
@@FootDoctorZach based on your review of the Lotto Raptor Hyperpulse 100 to compare that traditional shoe to the Court FF2 one piece design as you compared the two favorably other than the tongue design. Also comparing the Diadora Blushield 5 to those two and the Solecourt Boost.
@@FootDoctorZach where does the Mizuno Wave Exceed 4 score in all of this? Lots of people love this shoe.
Not a huge fan- I have a video on them where I go into detail
@@FootDoctorZach I just got my Diadora Blushield 5s and I also bit the bullet and ordered a pair of Lotto Raptors from Germany (the shoe was 100 euros on sale, but the shipping was 40 euros). I will now try them both and compare to my gold standard of the SC Boost. I’m hoping to find a lighter quicker version of the Sole Court Boost.
Is it durable? Can i wear it for 2-3 years?
Yes, I did durability tests on them in the video that you can see for more info but all tennis shoes wear down between 4-12 months depending on how much they are played in, some even sooner
Alright thanks
My left back part of ankle/heel gets rubbed against the backside and I ended up getting a blister
Moleskin helps with that on a slipper tongue as does double socks until the shoe breaks in
@@FootDoctorZach thanks, I’ll give the double socks a try!
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you have Fanny ldea. this shoes was bought for me tomorrow. l can’t wait to arrive this shoes at my house lm japanese is my English ok? lf my English is strange sorry
Awesome- hope you like them!
great!
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U look like Mischa Zverev
That’s a great compliment! Thanks- although I wish my net game was as good