Footwear
June 16, 2008
adidas Tournament Pack - We need these in the US!
We first brought these to you back in March, and now SneakerFiles has pics on the second drop of the classic adidas tennis shoes. White, black and green are three of the few colors seen in the pack throughout the different models. The Matchplay, Tennis Advantage OG, Stan Smith, and Forest Hills '82 are the four sneakers seen in this second drop.
Check them out, they're awesome if you're a fan of classic tennis looks and the old school. From what we can tell, they're only selling in the UK. If we're wrong in this assumption, PLEASE someone let us know. If we're not, comment on this blog and let's see if we can get someone to carry them over here.
June 15, 2008
K-Swiss Men's Ultrascendor on Sale
Tennis Magazine's Editor's Choice Winner is now on sale for $69.99. More importantly, these kicks are what I'm wearing these days (the mid version) and they are the best tennis shoes I've worn in a long, long time. They are super light, but with the durability you'd expect from K-Swiss. Great comfort, great support, and an all-surface outsole.`
The Ultrascendor combines performance features with lightweight materials and design elements that minimize the weight of the shoe - a skeletalized outsole with exposed EVA and a unique design in the cushion board.
Check out the K-Swiss Men's Ultrascendor here.
June 10, 2008
Lacoste Stealth Collection Taking its Cues from Nike
I used to work in the footwear business. I understand that most shoe companies copy each other to one degree or another...there's only so much you can do with leather, rubber and mesh. So I wasn't surprised when I saw the Lacoste Stealth Collection at SneakerFiles and saw what to me looks a lot like the Nike Air Trainers that are set to be reissued this year. The Lacoste's likely don't have the tech, and are more fashion that function. And the colors aren't entirely the same, but they sure do look like they're from the same family.
Am I the only one seeing the resemblance? Let me know what you think.
May 29, 2008
Prince O Series Performance Footwear Hits Shelves
New Line Delivers "Hole" New Look and Makes Immediate Impact at Tour Level
Bordentown, NJ - May 29, 2008 - Tennis players are continuously faced with equipment choices. When it comes to their feet, the right shoes can lead to better footwork, which leads to more wins. Over the past few seasons, Prince has brought to market some of the sport's most popular, high-quality footwear and now has more models among the top 15 best-sellers than any other brand*. Now, after months of exhaustive design and validation trials among competitive players, Prince is launching O Series and in the process is taking footwear to a "hole" new level.
O Series builds on the success of the original M Series line by delivering improved Precision Tube technology which rounds the tubes for maximum energy return - providing quicker acceleration and improved footwork. This second generation Precision Tube technology also provides greater shock absorption for a smoother, more stable ride. O Series is available in two versions: the OV1 for a slightly firmer ride while optimizing ventilation and breathability and the OC1 with lighter gauge Precision Tubes for a softer, more cushiony ride.
"Prince continues to succeed in footwear by understanding what tennis players need," said John Embree, President of Prince Americas. "Today, more players around the world are walking into tennis shops or looking online for Prince footwear. We are excited to introduce O Series as we look to bring the best quality products to players and continue to grow our footwear category."
O Series saw immediate on court success when Nikolay Davydenko, who is extremely particular about his equipment, decided to lace up a pair of OV1's for the Sony Ericsson Open after trying many other brands. Davydenko went on to capture the biggest title of his career - making for quite an on-court debut for the new line. More recently, at the start of this year's French Open, approximately twenty ATP and WTA players took to the red clay of Roland Garros wearing O Series footwear.
Both the OV1 and the OC1, for men and women and the OC1 for juniors are now available in the United States wherever Prince tennis products are sold.
Men's
OV1 - Black/White/Red
OV1 - Navy/White/Silver
OC1 - Black/Silver Red
OC1 - White/Navy
Women's
OC1 - White/Silver
OV1 - White/Light Blue
OV1- White/Navy
OC1 - White/Lilac
Junior's
OC1 - Black/Silver/Red
Pricing
- Men's and women's OV1 and OC1 - SRP: $110
- Junior OC1 - SRP: $60
"Players should be careful about what equipment they put on their feet since the right footwear can not only make the on-court experience more enjoyable, but can be the difference between winning and losing," said George Poulos, Senior Category Manager for Footwear at Prince. "Some players like to "feel the court" more than others. Some like a shoe with more ventilation. O Series provides options for players depending on personal preference. In the end, the shoe needs to fit perfectly, look great and enable players to achieve their best results."
Check out Prince Footwear here
*SMS/TIA survey data for Q1 2008
May 21, 2008
Nike Air Zoom Tennis Trainer - McEnroe redux
I am sooooo getting these.
I wore the originals back in the 80's, they looked a little different and weren't the most durable, but they were super comfortable and I loved the look. The next gen of these came out in 2004 and retailed for $110. These will be at $80 (nice) and it has Johnny Mac's face embroider on the tongue.
The original is below:
From SneakerFiles.com
May 20, 2008
Another Nike Classic Variation - Sweet Perforated White/Black
Light, lets your foot breath, and a clean look. Very nice.
From SneakerFiles.com
May 16, 2008
Vintage Tennis Friday - Nike Classic Woven
These are more "classic" than "vintage," but who cares? We like them.
From SneakerFiles:
Earlier this month, a collaboration between Nike and Fragment Design was previewed along with a few other styles.
Here's a look at the latest pack which consists of two different Tennis Classic Premiums featuring a woven upper. Both sport the woven design on the toe box and tongue. Release is slated for May 17th at Atmos.
Adidas Tennis TC - White / Black / Light Blue / Grey
May 9, 2008
Vintage Tennis Friday, Part Deaux - Rene Lacoste 75th Anniversary Sneaker Pack
While we don't think the famed member of the Four Musketeers, Rene Lacoste, wore brightly colored sneakers, we appreciate the thought Lacoste has put into their Rene Lacoste sneaker pack to mark the company's 75th anniversary. The pack has six different single-colored sneakers named after the founder, Jean Rene Lacoste. According to SneakerFiles, each sneaker will retail around $75 - yikes, for canvas sneakers? The power of branding!
Vintage Tennis Friday: Adidas Rod Laver Low Weave Black / White
Another new take on a classic, this pair of adidas Rod Laver's features a black and white color scheme. And like all Rod Laver's, they are mesh, so they breath. SneakerFiles.com tells us we should be able to get them at a local adidas retailer.
April 29, 2008
Babolat Announces New Tennis Shoe Models
From Tennis News
Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis products, announces the release of two new high performance tennis shoes: the 2008 Propulse model for men and the new Propulse tennis shoe for women, the Propulse Lady.
The 2008 Propulse tennis shoe, Andy Roddick's signature shoe, has all the same innovative technological features as its predecessor: Exact Pro, offering quick reaction for recovery and rebound on every step, Michelin OCS allowing for better traction, and an improved Michelin Hi-Tech outsole offering more resistance to abrasion. With these three cutting edge innovations, the Propulse is the most dynamic and durable shoe in tennis.
- A real sensation of forefoot recovery in play
- A shoe that lasts 40% longer than others
- A shoe that offers instant comfort
- Also available in a junior model
- 2008 Propulse with new silver/black color
Babolat Lady's Footwear
Babolat Propulse Roddick Mens
Babolat Propulse Roddick Mens - Black
Babolat Junior Propulse
Continue reading: "Babolat Announces New Tennis Shoe Models"
April 28, 2008
Vintage Tennis - adidas Tennis TC in Red, White and Blue
From SneakerFiles.com:
Sporting Adidas' traditional three striped silhouette, this Tennis TC appears very subtle, but definitely appealing. The white, red, and blue color-way combines with the simple design to deliver a great overall shoe that has a lot to offer. In addition, the toe box is composed of suede and the tongue features a net embossed design.
Image from SneakerFiles.com.
April 22, 2008
April 19, 2008
Tretorn Wagon Hits NYC
Scandinavian clothing and design store [hus] and Tretorn have taken a page from the hot dog and soft pretzel vendors in NYC - selling Tretorn products from a wagon. The wagon's made from wooden boxes. To quote Cool Hunting, "expect...prices a little north of the average dirty water dog."
If you're in NYC, here's where the wagon will be:
19 April 2008
Jackson Square Park map
Intersection of 8th Ave and Greenwich Avenue
10am-5pm
26 April 2008
Christopher Park map
Intersection of Grove and Christopher St
10am-5pm
3 May 2008
Bleeker Street Playground map
Intersection of Bleecker and Hudson Street
10am-5pm
Not in NYC and want to check out some Tretorns? Click here.
Image and heads up via Cool Hunting
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