Review: Nike McEnroe Air Trainer 1
If you've been reading What's All The Racquet for very long, you've probably noticed I'm in love with Nike Air Trainers - specifically the old ones I (and McEnroe) used to wear but also the new versions (See old posts here and here). Well, I finally bought a pair of the new Nike McEnroe Air Trainer 1's.
What can I say...I love them. I wear them nearly constantly.
Design-wise, they don't have the velcro strap of old, but that's ok. I actually think these are more stylish than the old ones. For the nostalgic among us, you can see below the details paying homage to Johnny Mac - from the inside of both tongues to the ranting McEnroe stick figure on the outside of the heel. Also, Nike throws in two additional pairs of laces - gray and green. That gives you the ability to choose your color and customize the shoes as you'd like. Seems like a small thing, but it adds an aspect of personalization that builds the emotional tie you have with the shoes.
I've both worked out in them and played tennis in them. Despite being VERY light and comfortable, they provide plenty of arch-support, and the mid-top holds in your ankle quite well. You can make cuts and change direction with confidence - a big deal for me as I have very weak ankles. With the larger panel design, the sole will be best on hard courts - I would imagine these being pretty slippery on clay or grass although I've not played on these surfaces.
Bottom line, the Nike McEnroe Air Trainers have exceeded my hopes, strongly recommend them.
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Posted by Bob Wallace at January 6, 2010 1:31 PM
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