Hey Doc! I would really appreciate a video of how worn should the outsoles look in order to change the show for health reasons, like, ok, if they look like this and money is not a problem, you could start getting new ones, if they look like this, definitely you should change them now because it may bring these issues. Past 2 shoes I had I felt like the outsoles still have more to give, but my legs started to get really tense, with tendinitis. As I changed them legs got better, so probably it was too late. I haven't found any good info in the internet on when to change the shoes. Thanks!
Bought a pair two days ago. Was concerned about fitting in the forefoot & being too narrow. Wore them around the house all day. Actually took a nap with them on. Tonight I got out on the court for several hours. My review. The best shoes I've ever put on my feet. Great cushioning & actually felt propelled in to any steps taken on court. Ran down some drop shots easily with a bum knee. No foot pain like some K-Swiss I've always wore in the past. I had a pair of Lotto Raptors & gave them away after a full day on the court & wearing them to Dodger stadium all day on Father's Day. Highly recommended. I've already bought another pair in white. Thanks FOOT DOC ZACH for steering me in the right direction. Much appreciated. 🎾👍
My 2 current shoes are Raptor and WEnT both in UK 9.5 I have wide forefoot and both of these are very comfortable to play in. Fit and plush feel of WEnT are amazing Stability of Raptors are insane 2 best tennis shoes I have worn
@@RacaTamoDalekoyea I just got a pair of these… 5.0 in nc and they see great so far… mostly wanted some tiny comfy to stand and teach in… I had a pair of the lotto raptors and man did those shoes not feel very good.
Hey Doc, Been watching your review for quite sometime and love your tennis and basketball shoe reviews. I live in Tokyo so I already have both the all court and the clay version. I'm loving every aspect of this new shoes from Mizuno. I've been wearing the Asics Solution Speed FF for the past 2 years and didn't have any problems except felt a little narrow in the toe area and the tie down of the shoe laces were not so easy. I even put in the PowerStep insoles from your review which was great for my tennis and everyday use. Back to Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour, it's light, glove like feel, heel cushion is fabulous. I usually wear a US9 (27.0cm) but went down a size US8.5 (26.5cm) because the tennis shop sales person saw that I had too much toe room with the US9. I tried the US8.5 and I felt that the balls of my feet were at the right place than the US9. I played with the new shoes on the court last week for 3 hours and had no discomfort in the toe area. My first tennis shoes from Mizuno and lovin' it.
As a podcast idea, how about picking your personal favorite court shoe over the last 2-3 years, like the Diadora Blushield and measuring it up against the newer releases..?
Yes, yes, yes... Without hard measurement data, which is very difficult to do, a baseline shoe or three, to which others are compared, would be very helpful. Without comparative methods, it's just another subjective anecdote on the internet. Bring it to the next level!
Hey Zach, Just an FYI: Tennis Magazine didn't name the Exceed Tour 4 shoe of the year. The title of the entire guide was "Best in Shoe" and an image of the Mizuno was used to illustrate the opener. It wasn't meant to draw special attention to the shoe. The actual edit for the guide was done in alphabetical order, not by ranking. And there was no mention of any award in the review of the shoe. However, the coupling of the image with the title caused some readers to misconstrue that the Mizuno was the best of the bunch. And the reputation stuck. Anyway, enjoy your in-depth reviews.
One thing I found very interesting with these shoes was the lockdown of the foot really focused on encasing the ankle to secure the foot, whereas, the Asics Gel Res 9 tries to strap your foot in using it's "DYNAWRAP™ technology" with the straps in the lacing. The Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour system is much more stable and MUCH more comfortable. The Gel Res 9s also feel less nimble that the Enforce Tour. The Mizuno is hands down a better shoe IMO.
Under foot, these shoes remind me a bit of the Lotto Hyperpulse Raptor 100 or the Diadora B.Icon 2 - or perhaps a more slightly more stable Babolat Jet Mach 3 or a lighter Adidas Solecourt Boost (good company to be in IMO). Definitely a more complete shoe than anything in the Nike, Asics, and/or Adidas line now. Much prefer these to the Asics Court FF3 or Gel Resolution 9. Definitely in the TOP FIVE for 2023 - if not #1 overall right now.
It should also be noted it is not a heavy shoe. WEIGHT (size 10.5): Wave Enforce Tour: 14.7 ozs Adidas Solecourt Boost: 15.5 ozs Asics Court FF3: 15.3 ozs Diadora Blushield Torneo: 15.2 ozs
The shoe really feels like it is "vacuum sealed" (as Dr. Zach pout it in his review) around your foot. The ankle collar system in these shoes is brilliant. By far the best shoe I have tried (and I have tried them all) IMO. Cushioning is outstanding with a little energy return. Stability is fantastic. Fit is terrific and runs true to size. Traction is superb. Breathability is excellent. The more I wear these shoes the more I like them!
Hey Mark, I just got myself a pair and upon trying them on around the house I am a bit confused. With the right size and a cinched lace it feels a bit 'roomy' around my ankle? As if i'm not locked down? Maybe I could be just getting used to the feel?
@@InfinityProTeam I find the fit around the ankle gets locked down and has that glove like fit if you use the runners loops. That makes a big difference for me.
Agree with everything said; I have the Clay Court version and I think it's just very good all round. Previous favourites of mine include the Lotto Raptor Hyperpulse 100 and Nike GP Turbo; the wait for the replacement for the GP Turbo pushed me to look around until I landed at the Wave Enforce Tour and it's superb.
Received a pair today but will be returning. I have a wide foot and Adidas fit much better. I wear an 11 in almost every shoe that I own and these run slightly long and about average in terms of width. If I size down to 10.5 then they will definitely be too narrow.
One thing I’d love to learn more about is the type of socks and braces top tennis players use and why they use them. It be helpful for understanding options to improve stability and comfort while playing.
I’m trying to decide whether I will re-purchase the lotto raptor hyper pulse 100, or give another shoe a shot. It sounds like these are at that elite level, is that correct?
Oh my god high praise comparing this to the SCB and the first new tennis shoe in a while I'm excited to get! Thanks for a great review would never have even looked at these!!stoked to see a new maximalist shoe by gar it's been a while!
Podcast ideas: Podcast ideas (could either be done as a minor point in an episode or as whole episodes themselves, depending on length): -The difference between getting the right shoe and using shoes as a bandaid for a deeper issue ...e.g. Getting a good shoe for heel pain, but never stretching calves, or investigating WHY the heel pain is there. -If you have a history of a foot problem, but with the right shoes and care the problem fades, is it ever safe to go to a more performance-based shoe? Or should you always consider shoes that address a problem you have had in the past? -Conversations with other podiatrists and the common problems players of different sports present with, common mistakes people make, etc. -If I don't have the money for expensive shoes online, or could only really get what was on the rack at a sporting goods store, what should I look for? (This could also be a really cool video idea where you go into a store and actually walk viewers through the process of finding the right shoes) -Ways shoe companies trick people and what kind of language to look out for in product descriptions that are warning or red flags -How to properly care for your tennis/basketball shoes -The true costs behind getting the right shoe and the wrong shoe (so, the wrong shoe exacerbating an issue could mean you pay for the shoe and the medical costs) -Going off the last point: What are the average costs for different issues brought about by playing with the wrong shoe? -When to invest in a sport specific shoe when learning a new sport and the arguments for/against. Should new players get the right shoe immediately since their form won't be great and they could take awkward steps and roll an ankle in a shoe with less lateral support? Or should they wait to get a pair until they have the fundamentals down and are moving more and more quickly? -Since you play tennis, a good conversation could be had around how much of someone's budget should go toward shoes vs. racket and how often you should be buying new shoes. Even if you use none of these, I hope they inspire some other ideas or get the gears turning!
Zach, thanks for the great content! As for podcast ideas I would like to hear your thoughts on when you have to change tennis shoes. I hear you allot talking about when a shoe bottoms out but how can we tell? I usually don’t break my shoes but when can you tell that the wear and tear is enough? Thanks in advance!
The best thing I can do to describe my impressions of this shoe is that IMO this shoe feels like what I imagined the Adidas Solecourt Boost would have felt like if Adidas ever released it with a BOUNCE midsole - like the custom SCB they made for their pros (only Zach would know though, as he built his own pair of those). Bottom line: They feel great on the court - they are stable, cushioned, quick, and have a durability guarantee - what’s not to love!? I am ordering a second pair!
One thing I found very interesting with these shoes was the lockdown of the foot really focused on encasing the ankle to secure the foot, whereas, the Asics Gel Res 9 tries to strap your foot in using it's "DYNAWRAP technology" with the straps in the lacing. The Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour system is much more stable and MUCH more comfortable. The Gel Res 9 system literally crushed my foot. The Gel Res 9s also feel less nimble that the Enforce Tour. The Mizuno is hands down a better shoe IMO.
Hello Doc, i just subscribed to your channel and much Gratitude for all the knowledge and testing all the shoes. i have a plantar Fasciitis on the left foot and snap my right foot plantar Fasciitis. i've been wearing my lacoste LG ultra for 8 months and the way i play competitive Pickleball my foot has been hurting for the last 6 months that i have to take 1 month breaks . can you tell me what will be the best shoes and soles to use . i'm 6 feet 195lbs 46 years old , flat foot . i just finished watching your lates video about the Mizunos !! i'm sure there are many players with issues of the plantar fasciitis. thanks Doc
Sounds like a decently complicated history- id need to ask more questions - if you want 1-1 time i do have a waitlist for consulting which is in the description 👍
Zach would really like to hear your thoughts on barefoot shoes and how to get the closest feel to a barefoot shoe in purchasing athletic shoes because there aren't any out there really at the current moment. I have been wearing vivobarefoots for the last 6 months as an avid disc golfer and my feet have strengthened tremendously, my feet just feel better wearing vivos over any other shoe now and I've just recently gotten back into court sports via pickleball and need something that compliments the barefoots well. Seems like these may be the choice. But the podcast topic above would still be awesome to hear about!
Because Nike’s vapors have been getting on my nerves, I was about to jump ship and buy some kswiss ultrashots. Then I saw this. I’m going to wait til these release
How is this compared to the gpturbo? Been following your reviews since that shoe, only reason I’d want to upgrade is if something that’s exactly like GpTurbo bounce and padding but lighter come out in the market
Great shoe, hefty player here but after a one hour practice session and two hour singles match last night, the tread on these are already starting to get worn down, I don’t think this tread is going to last due to my serve toe drag and the tread on the outer edge of the shoe already being worn down on my right shoe, guessing cause I’m right handed and favor my forehand or my right foot rotation when I hit a backhand and rely on my right foot to pivot to get back to my recovery position. Not a slider by the way.. ha
The problem with the shoes is that they are one inch bigger than the actual size. for example, I have two pairs of Mizuno shoes, I love them but they are one inch bigger. The 10.5 size is 11.5. Do these shoes have the same problem. Thanks.
@@FootDoctorZach I wore it too fast. Got a replacement which felt I was wearing another brand of shoe. First off, the laces are shorter. The carpet_like_feel sole that I felt with the previous pair is not felt with the replacement pair and last but not least, the shoe hurts my feet, especially on the side of my left foot. I didn't think I would have that kind of problem, wore it on the court and now I am stuck with it.
thank you, been looking for a replacement for the sole court boost!!! I wear a 10.5 on sole court boost, would you suggest staying at 10.5 as I think the sole court runs big, or go to an 11? Thanks for all the excellent reviews!
I am on my second pair of Mizuno's , so the review is spot on, but I have noticed that A. They wear out alot quicker than Lotto Hyperpulse 100 (which I have also owned numerous pairs) B. The sole wore out after three months (in the UK we have no sole guarantee as far as I am aware) and C., which I welcome some feedback on, I have noticed that under the ball of the foot, on an old pair and brand new pair of Mizuno's , the sole moves and can be pushed in a little with fingers. Is this normal? I cant do this on the Lottos - comments gratefully received...
Really interesting review. This finally seems to be the Mizuno tennis shoe I was hoping they were capable of making! When will it be released in the US and where can we purchase them now? I can find them nowhere.
April is what i hear - i have a link to Tennis Point in the description to get them, they should be one of the first to have them - thats where i get all my stuff
@@FootDoctorZach I will keep a look out. I was a huge fan of the SCB and your statement about these shoes being the second coming of the SCB has my attention. Thank you for everything you do.
Hi Doc, I'd like to have your opinion about these Mizuno compared to Asics Court FF2 and 3. I'm 50, athletic and play tennis 5/6 hours per week, even more when I play tournaments. I usually wear a custom orthotic insoles due to my feet (overpronation and a kind of low arch), which led to several calf injuries (strains) between 2017 and 2020, until I finally started wearing those orthotics and had no more injury so far. I usually wear Asics Court FF2 because of their stabilty, support/containment and responsiveness. I wonder if these Mizuno might be even better for my feet/calf issues, more shock absorbing and supporting/containing at the same level of the Asics. I'll appreciate your opinion very much since I'm about to change and I'm forced to pick another model now that Asics Court FF2 are almost out of stock. Should I stick to Asics and get the Court FF3 or should I go for the Mizuno??? Thank you.
Hey Doc Z! Love your reviews! What is the heel drop on this shoe? On some of your videos you list that. This one you show heel height and drop at 3:28 of your video. Would it be 2.9 - 1.3= Heel drop?
Do you think this could be a good fit for someone with a wide forefoot and more narrow heel? Also any idea when these may hit the market? I don’t see any online stores selling them yet. They don’t appear on Mizuno’s website yet either.
Hey doc, I was looking throughout your channel and watching to see my next shoes. I primarily play doubles and I was wondering if these are good for that. These weren’t in the video of you explaining what category what shoes were best for. Thank you doc
Great review! I would NOT have been checking for these without your reco. Qq - it looks like theyre not made in a 12.5? (Which is my go-to). Recently bought a 12 in nike vapor cage 4 (too narrow) and 13 in diadora blushield 5 (too wide) . Any thoughts?? Thanks again for the guidance and videos.
Great show, but the ventilation is bad. I put the shoe right up against direct sunlight, only the holes from the top of the tongue can shine through, all other areas remain complete dark. I play tennis everyday, ventilation is important. I just hope shoe company really pay more attention to that, not just tennis shoes. Otherwise, most of the description from Zach is pretty spot on.
I bought the black version first, I like it so I bought the white version like the one you test with. I put it through under sunlight again and what? Lots of light come through, coloring dots play tricks.
Great review. You are the only source for objective reviews. After watching your review, I headed over to Mizunousa. Absolutely no useful info. So I asked them to please tell me what the drop was. Response was almost immediate - it’s not possible to measure drop on tennis shoes - only running shoes. Being stubborn, I responded. I explained what drop was, and said that I hoped they didn’t need to measure it - they designed it so I assumed they must already know. A couple of days later they answered - 5 mm. Amazing. You actually section the shoe, so it’s dead easy to measure the heel height and forefoot height, so your numbers have to be right. What do you think - are they trying to obscure the actual specs for some reason or does their marketing group really not understand?
That’s interesting - shoes are shoes - heel and a toe it’s pretty straight forward- I’m guessing no one’s asked and the people you’re talking to there aren’t the engineers but marketing people who probably don’t know what you’re asking
Hi, I wear Gel 9 2E and 2e in general. I do plan on wearing these with orthotics. Should I go half a size up or true to size for a 2e with orthotics fit?
Zach, given your high praise of this shoe, I am curious to know how you think it compares to your other top ranked shoes - in particular, the Asics Gel Res 9, the Lotto Raptor 100, the Diadora Torneo, and the Babolat Jet Mach 3? Where would you rank these shoes today?
Hello Zach, i didn't know your channel..thanks for the information you shared. I resumed playing tennis in February, after 6 years of stopping with the old asics gel resolution (of 6 years ago)..tendinitis after 3 workouts. In May i bought the mizuno wave exceed light and fell in love with it, although the tendonitis didn't go away anyway. Now they have already worn out on the sides (they don't have reinforcements like these in the video), and since i stay on mizuno and you talk about it well, i would like to buy this wave enforce tour: do you think they can improve my tendinitis with the shoe as it is, or do you need a specific insole to replace? Thank you
Hello. Could you please help me with a question? I always used the Asics Resolution size 9US (27cm already considering the clearance for playing tennis), now I want to buy this Mizuno Enforce Tour Clay but here in Brazil Mizuno only has size 8.5 (26.5cm) or 9.5 (27.5) USA. Considering the shape of this Mizuno Enforce Tour Clay, will size 8.5US (40BR) be ok? I'm afraid of buying the 9.5US and it will be too big. I'm going to buy online, near my city I can't find these sneakers in physical stores.
Hey, my previous shoes is the barricade 2021 and I love the grip and durability. I am considering this or barricade 2023, any thoughts about the difference between these two shoes?
Hi there! Thank's for the review. In terms of cushioning, which one would be better for a heavy player: the Asics Gel Resolution 9, the New Balance Fresh Foam X Lav v2 or the Mizuno Wave enforce tour? Thank you.
After reading/viewing lots of reviews from Tennis Warehouse USA, Amazon and RUclips (Foot Doctor Zach), I ordered a pair of Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour, size 7.0, on 31/07/2023 and received it on 04/08/2023. I really need a pair of tennis shoes that is comfortable and offers lots of cushion. My excitement immediately stopped there the very first time I put it on and I totally agree with Brett's review from Tennis Warehouse on May 03, 2023. Size: 1/2 size smaller than standard size. 5/10. Comfortability: No softness out of the box: 6/10. Cushion: A bit thicker than New Balance 696v4 which is only 1/3 of its price BUT NOT SOFTER AT ALL. Support: Good support. 7/10. Stability: Wrapping around your ankle and giving security feeling. 8/10. Traction: Great. 8/10 Durability: I don't know. ??? Weight: Average. 6/10. Value for $$$: NOT WORTH IT. 2/10 I would return it if I were in USA. 👎👎👎
Foot Dr Zach the GOAT of shoe reviews. Tennis or othrwise.
Hey Doc! I would really appreciate a video of how worn should the outsoles look in order to change the show for health reasons, like, ok, if they look like this and money is not a problem, you could start getting new ones, if they look like this, definitely you should change them now because it may bring these issues. Past 2 shoes I had I felt like the outsoles still have more to give, but my legs started to get really tense, with tendinitis. As I changed them legs got better, so probably it was too late. I haven't found any good info in the internet on when to change the shoes. Thanks!
Bought a pair two days ago. Was concerned about fitting in the forefoot & being too narrow. Wore them around the house all day. Actually took a nap with them on. Tonight I got out on the court for several hours. My review. The best shoes I've ever put on my feet. Great cushioning & actually felt propelled in to any steps taken on court. Ran down some drop shots easily with a bum knee. No foot pain like some K-Swiss I've always wore in the past. I had a pair of Lotto Raptors & gave them away after a full day on the court & wearing them to Dodger stadium all day on Father's Day. Highly recommended. I've already bought another pair in white. Thanks FOOT DOC ZACH for steering me in the right direction. Much appreciated. 🎾👍
Did you get your Mizuno in same size like the Lotto Raptors?
Thanks.
@@RacaTamoDaleko Yes i did. Much more room in Mizuno's. Second pair arrived today.
My 2 current shoes are Raptor and WEnT both in UK 9.5
I have wide forefoot and both of these are very comfortable to play in.
Fit and plush feel of WEnT are amazing
Stability of Raptors are insane
2 best tennis shoes I have worn
@@RacaTamoDalekoyea I just got a pair of these… 5.0 in nc and they see great so far… mostly wanted some tiny comfy to stand and teach in… I had a pair of the lotto raptors and man did those shoes not feel very good.
Hey Doc, Been watching your review for quite sometime and love your tennis and basketball shoe reviews.
I live in Tokyo so I already have both the all court and the clay version. I'm loving every aspect of this new shoes from Mizuno.
I've been wearing the Asics Solution Speed FF for the past 2 years and didn't have any problems except felt a little narrow in the toe area and the tie down of the shoe laces were not so easy. I even put in the PowerStep insoles from your review which was great for my tennis and everyday use.
Back to Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour, it's light, glove like feel, heel cushion is fabulous. I usually wear a US9 (27.0cm) but went down a size US8.5 (26.5cm) because the tennis shop sales person saw that I had too much toe room with the US9. I tried the US8.5 and I felt that the balls of my feet were at the right place than the US9. I played with the new shoes on the court last week for 3 hours and had no discomfort in the toe area. My first tennis shoes from Mizuno and lovin' it.
Great review, Zach!
For indoor carpet would you recommend the all court, clay court or padel version?
As a podcast idea, how about picking your personal favorite court shoe over the last 2-3 years, like the Diadora Blushield and measuring it up against the newer releases..?
Yes, yes, yes...
Without hard measurement data, which is very difficult to do, a baseline shoe or three, to which others are compared, would be very helpful. Without comparative methods, it's just another subjective anecdote on the internet. Bring it to the next level!
Hey Zach,
Just an FYI: Tennis Magazine didn't name the Exceed Tour 4 shoe of the year. The title of the entire guide was "Best in Shoe" and an image of the Mizuno was used to illustrate the opener. It wasn't meant to draw special attention to the shoe. The actual edit for the guide was done in alphabetical order, not by ranking. And there was no mention of any award in the review of the shoe. However, the coupling of the image with the title caused some readers to misconstrue that the Mizuno was the best of the bunch. And the reputation stuck.
Anyway, enjoy your in-depth reviews.
Still good in 2024?? Imma buy em
Would love to see a comparison with these vs the the gel resolution 9
One thing I found very interesting with these shoes was the lockdown of the foot really focused on encasing the ankle to secure the foot, whereas, the Asics Gel Res 9 tries to strap your foot in using it's "DYNAWRAP™ technology" with the straps in the lacing. The Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour system is much more stable and MUCH more comfortable. The Gel Res 9s also feel less nimble that the Enforce Tour. The Mizuno is hands down a better shoe IMO.
Under foot, these shoes remind me a bit of the Lotto Hyperpulse Raptor 100 or the Diadora B.Icon 2 - or perhaps a more slightly more stable Babolat Jet Mach 3 or a lighter Adidas Solecourt Boost (good company to be in IMO). Definitely a more complete shoe than anything in the Nike, Asics, and/or Adidas line now. Much prefer these to the Asics Court FF3 or Gel Resolution 9. Definitely in the TOP FIVE for 2023 - if not #1 overall right now.
It should also be noted it is not a heavy shoe.
WEIGHT (size 10.5):
Wave Enforce Tour: 14.7 ozs
Adidas Solecourt Boost: 15.5 ozs
Asics Court FF3: 15.3 ozs
Diadora Blushield Torneo: 15.2 ozs
I’m so happy you posted this review! You made my day!
Top review as always. Would love to see an additional category of value for money when comparing shoes.
The shoe really feels like it is "vacuum sealed" (as Dr. Zach pout it in his review) around your foot. The ankle collar system in these shoes is brilliant. By far the best shoe I have tried (and I have tried them all) IMO. Cushioning is outstanding with a little energy return. Stability is fantastic. Fit is terrific and runs true to size. Traction is superb. Breathability is excellent. The more I wear these shoes the more I like them!
Think this shoe work on clay? Or you try already?
@@giancarloarrobarodriguez5291 I have not used them on clay. I would think a clay version of this shoe is coming.
Hey Mark, I just got myself a pair and upon trying them on around the house I am a bit confused. With the right size and a cinched lace it feels a bit 'roomy' around my ankle? As if i'm not locked down? Maybe I could be just getting used to the feel?
@@InfinityProTeam I find the fit around the ankle gets locked down and has that glove like fit if you use the runners loops. That makes a big difference for me.
@@markmoorefineart7453 thanks I’ll give that a try
I am reflecting to when you hinted at these in one of your livestreams
Agree with everything said; I have the Clay Court version and I think it's just very good all round.
Previous favourites of mine include the Lotto Raptor Hyperpulse 100 and Nike GP Turbo; the wait for the replacement for the GP Turbo pushed me to look around until I landed at the Wave Enforce Tour and it's superb.
Where do you found clay version?
How is the Hyperpulse compared to this Mizuno ?
Received a pair today but will be returning. I have a wide foot and Adidas fit much better. I wear an 11 in almost every shoe that I own and these run slightly long and about average in terms of width. If I size down to 10.5 then they will definitely be too narrow.
One thing I’d love to learn more about is the type of socks and braces top tennis players use and why they use them. It be helpful for understanding options to improve stability and comfort while playing.
Just got mine today! Thank you for the great review, looking forward to getting them on the court.
I’m trying to decide whether I will re-purchase the lotto raptor hyper pulse 100, or give another shoe a shot. It sounds like these are at that elite level, is that correct?
Would you recommend those for outdoor hoops? I love hearing about the podcast! 👊🏼 Please talk about 3d printed custom orthotics. Keep the great job!
Which would you recommend for ankle sprainers? This or the Gel Resoluton 9? Or is it close? Prefer aesthetics of the latter.
Oh my god high praise comparing this to the SCB and the first new tennis shoe in a while I'm excited to get! Thanks for a great review would never have even looked at these!!stoked to see a new maximalist shoe by gar it's been a while!
Podcast ideas:
Podcast ideas (could either be done as a minor point in an episode or as whole episodes themselves, depending on length):
-The difference between getting the right shoe and using shoes as a bandaid for a deeper issue ...e.g. Getting a good shoe for heel pain, but never stretching calves, or investigating WHY the heel pain is there.
-If you have a history of a foot problem, but with the right shoes and care the problem fades, is it ever safe to go to a more performance-based shoe? Or should you always consider shoes that address a problem you have had in the past?
-Conversations with other podiatrists and the common problems players of different sports present with, common mistakes people make, etc.
-If I don't have the money for expensive shoes online, or could only really get what was on the rack at a sporting goods store, what should I look for? (This could also be a really cool video idea where you go into a store and actually walk viewers through the process of finding the right shoes)
-Ways shoe companies trick people and what kind of language to look out for in product descriptions that are warning or red flags
-How to properly care for your tennis/basketball shoes
-The true costs behind getting the right shoe and the wrong shoe (so, the wrong shoe exacerbating an issue could mean you pay for the shoe and the medical costs)
-Going off the last point: What are the average costs for different issues brought about by playing with the wrong shoe?
-When to invest in a sport specific shoe when learning a new sport and the arguments for/against. Should new players get the right shoe immediately since their form won't be great and they could take awkward steps and roll an ankle in a shoe with less lateral support? Or should they wait to get a pair until they have the fundamentals down and are moving more and more quickly?
-Since you play tennis, a good conversation could be had around how much of someone's budget should go toward shoes vs. racket and how often you should be buying new shoes.
Even if you use none of these, I hope they inspire some other ideas or get the gears turning!
Nice!
How does the above mizuno compare with yonex pc eclipsion 4
For podcast or vids I’d love to see prehab or warmup for ankle, pos chain and foot.
Awesome review ( like always)
Made me to purchase 👌
Zach, thanks for the great content! As for podcast ideas I would like to hear your thoughts on when you have to change tennis shoes. I hear you allot talking about when a shoe bottoms out but how can we tell? I usually don’t break my shoes but when can you tell that the wear and tear is enough? Thanks in advance!
ruclips.net/video/6d_AiFEiM90/видео.html - check that video out
Doesn’t have later flange / outrigger of the sole court boost which is great from stability via propreoception
The best thing I can do to describe my impressions of this shoe is that IMO this shoe feels like what I imagined the Adidas Solecourt Boost would have felt like if Adidas ever released it with a BOUNCE midsole - like the custom SCB they made for their pros (only Zach would know though, as he built his own pair of those). Bottom line: They feel great on the court - they are stable, cushioned, quick, and have a durability guarantee - what’s not to love!? I am ordering a second pair!
Best shoe reviews on RUclips ❤ Thanks again!
great...now another shoe I have to get....I need another room for my shoes...thanks Zach...LOL
You should see my storage room of cut in half shoes....
@@FootDoctorZach just think all the groans as they see hundreds of cut in half shoes
What is this shoe called? Please add it to description or too comment.
Hi Zach! could you recommend me the best shoes with drop 8-10 for heel-Achilles pain? Thank You!
Excellent review as usual! These are also quite stylish. I like the zig zag pattern in the midsole. How do these compare to the gel resolution 8/9?
One thing I found very interesting with these shoes was the lockdown of the foot really focused on encasing the ankle to secure the foot, whereas, the Asics Gel Res 9 tries to strap your foot in using it's "DYNAWRAP technology" with the straps in the lacing. The Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour system is much more stable and MUCH more comfortable. The Gel Res 9 system literally crushed my foot. The Gel Res 9s also feel less nimble that the Enforce Tour. The Mizuno is hands down a better shoe IMO.
I got a pair I freakin love em
If this shoe is provided by Tennis point, why they do not have them on the web site?
Do they fit true to size?
Really need this reView thank you!!!
I knew it was gonna be a Mizuno shoe the one you were teasing about how good they were! Definitely my next purchase
better than the ff court 3?
lmao I love the bias in the "bad for" section!
also "easter egg hunt"
Hello Doc, i just subscribed to your channel and much Gratitude for all the knowledge and testing all the shoes. i have a plantar Fasciitis on the left foot and snap my right foot plantar Fasciitis. i've been wearing my lacoste LG ultra for 8 months and the way i play competitive Pickleball my foot has been hurting for the last 6 months that i have to take 1 month breaks . can you tell me what will be the best shoes and soles to use . i'm 6 feet 195lbs 46 years old , flat foot . i just finished watching your lates video about the Mizunos !! i'm sure there are many players with issues of the plantar fasciitis. thanks Doc
Sounds like a decently complicated history- id need to ask more questions - if you want 1-1 time i do have a waitlist for consulting which is in the description 👍
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for your prompt reply Doc !! i just sent you an emails for the consulting
Zach would really like to hear your thoughts on barefoot shoes and how to get the closest feel to a barefoot shoe in purchasing athletic shoes because there aren't any out there really at the current moment. I have been wearing vivobarefoots for the last 6 months as an avid disc golfer and my feet have strengthened tremendously, my feet just feel better wearing vivos over any other shoe now and I've just recently gotten back into court sports via pickleball and need something that compliments the barefoots well. Seems like these may be the choice. But the podcast topic above would still be awesome to hear about!
Opposite of what is most efficient for court sports- I’ve done quite a few deep dives on this most recently during the harden 8 video
Great as always
when is the two wxy v3 video coming out, Zach?
🤷♂️
I don't know whether to buy these or buy ff 2😰
Because Nike’s vapors have been getting on my nerves, I was about to jump ship and buy some kswiss ultrashots. Then I saw this. I’m going to wait til these release
Great shoes. Highly recommend. 🎾
How is this compared to the gpturbo? Been following your reviews since that shoe, only reason I’d want to upgrade is if something that’s exactly like GpTurbo bounce and padding but lighter come out in the market
Nothings like the GP turbo unfortunately-but these are still very good
Reincarnation of the SOLE COURT!? SIGN. ME. UP.
100%! That is high praise IMO.
Great shoe, hefty player here but after a one hour practice session and two hour singles match last night, the tread on these are already starting to get worn down, I don’t think this tread is going to last due to my serve toe drag and the tread on the outer edge of the shoe already being worn down on my right shoe, guessing cause I’m right handed and favor my forehand or my right foot rotation when I hit a backhand and rely on my right foot to pivot to get back to my recovery position. Not a slider by the way.. ha
The problem with the shoes is that they are one inch bigger than the actual size. for example, I have two pairs of Mizuno shoes, I love them but they are one inch bigger. The 10.5 size is 11.5. Do these shoes have the same problem. Thanks.
I have them. I wear 11 in the asics ff2 so i ordered the Mizuno in 11. They feel about a half size larger than my asics. Noticeable but not too bad.
They don’t feel… they are one inch bigger then actual size… if you use a tape measure, you’ll see…
What a good and complete review, I really enjoy every of your videos (even with basketball and I don’t play haha)… does this shoe could work on clay?
Thank you for the recommendation. I'm going to get a second pair (on its way). Love it.
Glad they're working well for you
@@FootDoctorZach I wore it too fast. Got a replacement which felt I was wearing another brand of shoe. First off, the laces are shorter. The carpet_like_feel sole that I felt with the previous pair is not felt with the replacement pair and last but not least, the shoe hurts my feet, especially on the side of my left foot. I didn't think I would have that kind of problem, wore it on the court and now I am stuck with it.
Great review 💪🏿🧠
Cannot wait for the review of Peak Taichi Flash 4.0 from PEAK or AG 3 PRO from 361 🔥💯
thank you, been looking for a replacement for the sole court boost!!! I wear a 10.5 on sole court boost, would you suggest staying at 10.5 as I think the sole court runs big, or go to an 11? Thanks for all the excellent reviews!
Can’t say without seeing your foot vs the shoe but I have a fit section in the video that should help
I am on my second pair of Mizuno's , so the review is spot on, but I have noticed that A. They wear out alot quicker than Lotto Hyperpulse 100 (which I have also owned numerous pairs) B. The sole wore out after three months (in the UK we have no sole guarantee as far as I am aware) and C., which I welcome some feedback on, I have noticed that under the ball of the foot, on an old pair and brand new pair of Mizuno's , the sole moves and can be pushed in a little with fingers. Is this normal? I cant do this on the Lottos - comments gratefully received...
Really interesting review. This finally seems to be the Mizuno tennis shoe I was hoping they were capable of making! When will it be released in the US and where can we purchase them now? I can find them nowhere.
April is what i hear - i have a link to Tennis Point in the description to get them, they should be one of the first to have them - thats where i get all my stuff
@@FootDoctorZach I will keep a look out. I was a huge fan of the SCB and your statement about these shoes being the second coming of the SCB has my attention. Thank you for everything you do.
Hi Doc, I'd like to have your opinion about these Mizuno compared to Asics Court FF2 and 3.
I'm 50, athletic and play tennis 5/6 hours per week, even more when I play tournaments. I usually wear a custom orthotic insoles due to my feet (overpronation and a kind of low arch), which led to several calf injuries (strains) between 2017 and 2020, until I finally started wearing those orthotics and had no more injury so far.
I usually wear Asics Court FF2 because of their stabilty, support/containment and responsiveness.
I wonder if these Mizuno might be even better for my feet/calf issues, more shock absorbing and supporting/containing at the same level of the Asics.
I'll appreciate your opinion very much since I'm about to change and I'm forced to pick another model now that Asics Court FF2 are almost out of stock.
Should I stick to Asics and get the Court FF3 or should I go for the Mizuno???
Thank you.
Love the reviews❤
Is this a good shoes for a flat foot? I’m looking for a shoes for my daughter that will not cause pain while playing.
Hey Doc Z! Love your reviews! What is the heel drop on this shoe? On some of your videos you list that. This one you show heel height and drop at 3:28 of your video. Would it be 2.9 - 1.3= Heel drop?
Do you think this could be a good fit for someone with a wide forefoot and more narrow heel? Also any idea when these may hit the market? I don’t see any online stores selling them yet. They don’t appear on Mizuno’s website yet either.
Yup- ill announce when they launch
Hey doc, I was looking throughout your channel and watching to see my next shoes. I primarily play doubles and I was wondering if these are good for that. These weren’t in the video of you explaining what category what shoes were best for. Thank you doc
I think they’re great for singles and doubles
Can you do a segment on good shoes for bunions?
Ultimate Tennis Shoe Buyers Guide 2024
ruclips.net/video/acaTwAhuE7Y/видео.html
I have flat feet just got the barricade 2023 and im 8.5 on those perfect fit , you think i should get 8.5 on this one too ?
Wow better than Solecourt Boost is what I have been waiting for months to hear about.
Great review! I would NOT have been checking for these without your reco. Qq - it looks like theyre not made in a 12.5? (Which is my go-to). Recently bought a 12 in nike vapor cage 4 (too narrow) and 13 in diadora blushield 5 (too wide) . Any thoughts?? Thanks again for the guidance and videos.
I just bought these ones. What Insoles do you recommend for this tennis?
Hi, which version for playing on synthetic grass? All Court or Clay Court? Thanks.
Would this be a good shoe for someone with Achilles tendonitis?
Would you recommend it for narrow feet?
Great show, but the ventilation is bad. I put the shoe right up against direct sunlight, only the holes from the top of the tongue can shine through, all other areas remain complete dark. I play tennis everyday, ventilation is important. I just hope shoe company really pay more attention to that, not just tennis shoes. Otherwise, most of the description from Zach is pretty spot on.
I cant believe i got a fog machine and i could have just used a light- haha
I bought the black version first, I like it so I bought the white version like the one you test with. I put it through under sunlight again and what? Lots of light come through, coloring dots play tricks.
Great review. You are the only source for objective reviews. After watching your review, I headed over to Mizunousa. Absolutely no useful info. So I asked them to please tell me what the drop was. Response was almost immediate - it’s not possible to measure drop on tennis shoes - only running shoes. Being stubborn, I responded. I explained what drop was, and said that I hoped they didn’t need to measure it - they designed it so I assumed they must already know. A couple of days later they answered - 5 mm. Amazing. You actually section the shoe, so it’s dead easy to measure the heel height and forefoot height, so your numbers have to be right. What do you think - are they trying to obscure the actual specs for some reason or does their marketing group really not understand?
That’s interesting - shoes are shoes - heel and a toe it’s pretty straight forward- I’m guessing no one’s asked and the people you’re talking to there aren’t the engineers but marketing people who probably don’t know what you’re asking
Hi, I wear Gel 9 2E and 2e in general. I do plan on wearing these with orthotics. Should I go half a size up or true to size for a 2e with orthotics fit?
Is there any player type you'd recommend the Court FF3s for over this shoe? Or does it beat the FF3 for almost every (amateur) player?
The Court FF3 is a bit more durable and the treads are a bit more rugged but the WET beats out almost everything in my book these days
@@FootDoctorZach appreciate the reply, thank you!
I have very narrow feet, I bought my normal size, size 10, it was a little wide in the front and sides, should I go down to 9.5?
I use 46EU in Asics Resolution 8 and all other Asics. For these Mizuno Enforce should I buy 45EU or 46EU?
Great video! I hope you review budget adidas shoes videos soon.😃
Zach, given your high praise of this shoe, I am curious to know how you think it compares to your other top ranked shoes - in particular, the Asics Gel Res 9, the Lotto Raptor 100, the Diadora Torneo, and the Babolat Jet Mach 3? Where would you rank these shoes today?
Great Segway into the top 5 tennis shoe video coming out in a few weeks
@@FootDoctorZach Awesome! There have been a lot of new shoes this year and it would be great to sort them out a bit! Thanks for all you do Zach!
Awesome review, is this a good shoe for people with Achilles tendonitis? if not, which shoes offer the best support for such usage?
I think they are but here’s a list of others too: Ultimate Tennis Shoe Buyers Guide 2023
ruclips.net/video/KnLGbTqj0Vc/видео.html
What are the tennis shoes for Achilles tendinitis? Thanks.
Hi Zach, if i used to use Nike Cage 4 size 10, do need to use same size for this shoes?
Dr mark when you add and insole do you take the factory one out ?
Wich tennis shoe have the least drop?
Can u please try to do a review of mizuno wave momentum 2 are they any good for outdoor basketball they are the best volleyball shoes out their
Just got my pair 😎
Hello Zach, i didn't know your channel..thanks for the information you shared.
I resumed playing tennis in February, after 6 years of stopping with the old asics gel resolution (of 6 years ago)..tendinitis after 3 workouts. In May i bought the mizuno wave exceed light and fell in love with it, although the tendonitis didn't go away anyway. Now they have already worn out on the sides (they don't have reinforcements like these in the video), and since i stay on mizuno and you talk about it well, i would like to buy this wave enforce tour: do you think they can improve my tendinitis with the shoe as it is, or do you need a specific insole to replace? Thank you
Hello. Could you please help me with a question? I always used the Asics Resolution size 9US (27cm already considering the clearance for playing tennis), now I want to buy this Mizuno Enforce Tour Clay but here in Brazil Mizuno only has size 8.5 (26.5cm) or 9.5 (27.5) USA. Considering the shape of this Mizuno Enforce Tour Clay, will size 8.5US (40BR) be ok? I'm afraid of buying the 9.5US and it will be too big. I'm going to buy online, near my city I can't find these sneakers in physical stores.
How wide is the toe box? Is it wider than the asics gel res 9?
Im using court ff2 and gel 9 would u recommend this i have pain in my forefoot i play doubles and baseliner 6 x aweek
Zach can you do a review on the new balance two wxy v3?
Hoka one one
Hey, my previous shoes is the barricade 2021 and I love the grip and durability. I am considering this or barricade 2023, any thoughts about the difference between these two shoes?
If you like the 21 then the 23 should be a dream
Hard to find them. But would love to try them.
Out soon
Did you try the clay court version?
Hi there! Thank's for the review. In terms of cushioning, which one would be better for a heavy player: the Asics Gel Resolution 9, the New Balance Fresh Foam X Lav v2 or the Mizuno Wave enforce tour?
Thank you.
All similar
If im a size 9 in a vapour pro would you recommend i buy a 9 in these ?
After reading/viewing lots of reviews from Tennis Warehouse USA, Amazon and RUclips (Foot Doctor Zach), I ordered a pair of Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour, size 7.0, on 31/07/2023 and received it on 04/08/2023.
I really need a pair of tennis shoes that is comfortable and offers lots of cushion. My excitement immediately stopped there the very first time I put it on and I totally agree with Brett's review from Tennis Warehouse on May 03, 2023.
Size: 1/2 size smaller than standard size. 5/10.
Comfortability: No softness out of the box: 6/10.
Cushion: A bit thicker than New Balance 696v4 which is only 1/3 of its price BUT NOT SOFTER AT ALL.
Support: Good support. 7/10.
Stability: Wrapping around your ankle and giving security feeling. 8/10.
Traction: Great. 8/10
Durability: I don't know. ???
Weight: Average. 6/10.
Value for $$$: NOT WORTH IT. 2/10
I would return it if I were in USA. 👎👎👎
Is the Exceed the US version of the Enforce? Can't find the enforce anywhere
Is this true to size im using asics court ff2 and gel reso 9 9.5 will i order same size ,is the cushion better with mizuno enforce tour