I would be very interested to see a comparison/ review of this shoe to the Diadora Blueshield Fly 5 shoes. My current shoe is the Asics Gel Resolution 8 Wide. Your reviews are super-informative. Thank you!
Very helpful video. I played last season in a pair of Ubersonic 2’s and realized when I was looking for new shoes that I loved the bootie construction but needed something with better padding and support. These seem to be a great option.
I just tried them. I did feel a lot of forefoot cushioning, but not so much in the heel though. They are also a bit short as well. I tried 10 size and normally I use 9.5 or 10, but these are a bit on the shorter side.
Dr. Zach! Huge fan of your videos! I was wondering which shoes would you recommend for hard court sliders? I always end up with holes on the side and the toe area, which gets pretty annoying.
Thanks! I’ve found that yonex eclipsion 3, Asics court ff2 are the most resistant , vapor cage 4 also has great durability on the medial toe box but is very bulky , and the adidas SCB has a nice tread covering in that area as well
This may have been asked before; Are you using a brand new dremel drum bit for each of your shoes in the test, and before you switch between materials?
I greatly appreciate your reviews, especially the look inside. I am a pickleball player who had lapiplasty bunion surgery, i wear the new balance and my foot is not happy. Esp the ball of my foot and the tongue just aggravates the plates. I like the idea of the extra padding in ball area of these, but i thought i’d ask you want you’d suggest. The other thing, i am finding these hard to get here in the US.
NB is known for their soft , accommodating uppers - Im not sure theres a certain shoe that will fix the irritation from the plates - Id talk to your surgeon before buying another shoe and get some advice prior
Wilson is ok - not my absolute favorite- mirage 100 is one of my favorite shoes- I did a video on it a few months back ruclips.net/video/lQ5YCqQjZHE/видео.html
@@FootDoctorZach Have you tried Rush Pros? I know you have reviews the Amplifeel. Rush Pros are very well built and have been getting very good reviews since the very first iteration (though I have noticed some toe jamming issues)
I’ve worn a few pairs of rush pros - they’re ok, nothing crazy, the midsole is alittle unforgiving - I did a review on the prostaff 2020 which is a similar build
Your description of maximalist, booty type, low to the ground shoe with great cushioning reminds me of what I think of the Fresh Foam Lavs. How do you think these 2 compare?
Playing in the uk I often have to play on a damp hardcourt and find the ff2 slips too much. Would performance on a damp court be something you could add to your reviews?
@@chrisgriffiths8964 I'm not an expert, but maybe get a shoe that has a clay court version? The softer rubber and tread design will help with slipping. Solecourt boost has some serious tread as well. Since the FF2 is designed for hardcourt sliding, it's probably even more slick than most shoes on damp courts.
I normally wear an 8.5, but felt my toes were hitting the end of the shoe in this model. The 9 felt good except for the upper creasing that you mentioned. Is that something that will go away with time, or should I continue looking for another shoe? My wife and I are starting to play more tennis and need to find decent shoes. I have a difficult time with wide feet, a higher than average arch and instep, and a outer heel to inner ball contact when running. Thanks for your videos!
That crease is a real pain, I’m not sure if it ever goes away 100% but adding an orthotic to the shoe should help- if you go with the blushield 5 in the same size that would help as would the SoleCourt boost or Asics court ff2 👍👍
Lets see if i understood? These are basically a stability speed shoe? I had a pair of NB lavs had to give then away. They destroid my feet. How they compare?
@@FootDoctorZach very interested in this shoes. I was going to buy the asics solutions speed 3 but going to put a hold on that. Or just maybe buy them both
What is the difference between the Blushield Fly 3 Plus AG and the Diadora Speed Blushield Fly 3? I see both at retailers and don't understand exactly all of the differences
I know I always ask this and you are always gracious enough to answer...but how does it compare to Nike GP Turbo? I like that shoe (curent playing show because of the padding) but would love a shoe almost exactly like it that was a smidge more wide. But not as wide as the BlueShield 4 which my foot swam around in...even with 2 pairs of socks... Is the Fly 3 that shoe? :)
I’m not really sure if any shoe is going to be that similar to the GP turbo because Nike owns that technology - the blushield fly has a nice foam stack but it’s still a unique shoe- it is less wide than the 5’s and with a bouncier feel but it’s a hard question
Hi! Id like to buy a nike gp turbo, but I dont know which size. Tennis warehouse reccomends to go up a half size and I think you did go up half a size .right? I have a yonex eclipsion 3 I wear 46 eu (12us I believe) so should I stay in my true size or go up a half size?
I know you previously had the asics ff court 2 in your overall top 5. If you were only considering bootie slipper shoes, what others would be in your top 3?
I have a question I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and really appreciate all the info I’m just getting into pickle ball and seen your top 5 Pickleball shoes I’m 6’2” and weigh 235lbs and like to have some cushion in the balls of my foot which shoe it’s better the blue shield 5 or the fly 3 or which shoe do you recommend thanks
If I wear a size 38 in Nike Vapor X, but need a size 38.5 in the Nike vapor Pros, what size would you recommend I buy? I'm unfortunately unable to try and return the shoe if it doesn't fit.
@@FootDoctorZach Haha, sorry. The Diadora website says a female size 38 is 235cm, and a 38.5 is 240cm, by true to size, the measurements given by the brand's website is true to size? Or are they true to size in that they're comparable to other brands in the same size?
@Foot Doctor Zach would these be the good replacement for the Blueshield 5 AG? Diadora is replacing my 5 under the 6 month wear warranty but don't have the 5's in stock. They offered me these Speed Blueshield Fly 3 AG or the Blueshield Torneo AG. Which world be closest to the 5's in terms of wide fitment and comfort? I really like the idea of an Ubersonic 4 with padding and integrated tongue!
@@FootDoctorZach Looks like Torneo and B.Icon were both recently released. Any plans for videos on either of those shoes in the future? Will be trying the Torneo myself to see how it compares to the FF2.
Yep I’m supposed to be getting sent them at some point so I’d rather not spend the money if I don’t have to so as soon as they come I’ll be getting into them
Check out the newest tennis shoe of 2021 HERE: ruclips.net/p/PLueXMXW_iViPQNGC1lpE7y8B99iinmZO4
This is by far the most helpful channel to helping me find the best tennis shoe
Thanks! Glad you liked it
STUNNING Thumbnail! You nailed this one, Zach
Thanks Daniel - I appreciate all the great design brainstorming we had this week
That leading shot of you cutting the shoe apart interspersed with you on the court was really smart too 👊😎☮
👍👍 learning from the best brother
That transition to the midsole was clean
Haha thanks
What a fantastic video! We love training shoes and it's great to see more of the science and 'technicality' that goes into different styles and types.
Thanks! I actually love Tube Spanner, and I’ve been hearing you are adding some pretty neat features - very cool to hear from you 👍👍
I would be very interested to see a comparison/ review of this shoe to the Diadora Blueshield Fly 5 shoes. My current shoe is the Asics Gel Resolution 8 Wide. Your reviews are super-informative. Thank you!
👍👍appreciate it !
Very helpful video. I played last season in a pair of Ubersonic 2’s and realized when I was looking for new shoes that I loved the bootie construction but needed something with better padding and support. These seem to be a great option.
Yup that’s their target player for sure
I just tried them. I did feel a lot of forefoot cushioning, but not so much in the heel though. They are also a bit short as well. I tried 10 size and normally I use 9.5 or 10, but these are a bit on the shorter side.
@ 2:02 @ 3:31 - wear some eye protection if you use the Dremel that close to your eyes.
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thank you~
I love this series shoe!!!
Good things
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Dr. Zach! Huge fan of your videos! I was wondering which shoes would you recommend for hard court sliders? I always end up with holes on the side and the toe area, which gets pretty annoying.
Thanks! I’ve found that yonex eclipsion 3, Asics court ff2 are the most resistant , vapor cage 4 also has great durability on the medial toe box but is very bulky , and the adidas SCB has a nice tread covering in that area as well
They finally came out with the vapor pros
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Diadoras don’t last more than 3 months of consistent court play.
This may have been asked before; Are you using a brand new dremel drum bit for each of your shoes in the test, and before you switch between materials?
Yes and yes
I greatly appreciate your reviews, especially the look inside. I am a pickleball player who had lapiplasty bunion surgery, i wear the new balance and my foot is not happy. Esp the ball of my foot and the tongue just aggravates the plates. I like the idea of the extra padding in ball area of these, but i thought i’d ask you want you’d suggest. The other thing, i am finding these hard to get here in the US.
NB is known for their soft , accommodating uppers - Im not sure theres a certain shoe that will fix the irritation from the plates - Id talk to your surgeon before buying another shoe and get some advice prior
Wonderful video as always, I also have a question in mind. What is your opinion on the Wilson rushes or the Mirage?
Wilson is ok - not my absolute favorite- mirage 100 is one of my favorite shoes- I did a video on it a few months back ruclips.net/video/lQ5YCqQjZHE/видео.html
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks a lot! Keep up the great work.
Thanks! Glad you liked it
@@FootDoctorZach Have you tried Rush Pros? I know you have reviews the Amplifeel. Rush Pros are very well built and have been getting very good reviews since the very first iteration (though I have noticed some toe jamming issues)
I’ve worn a few pairs of rush pros - they’re ok, nothing crazy, the midsole is alittle unforgiving - I did a review on the prostaff 2020 which is a similar build
How do they compare with the Raptor? Which do you prefer and why?
ah man there seem to be so many great shoes coming out this year. would you put these in your top 5 new shoes for 2021?
Probably not because of the pinching on the inside but they’re up there in terms of pure playability
Your description of maximalist, booty type, low to the ground shoe with great cushioning reminds me of what I think of the Fresh Foam Lavs. How do you think these 2 compare?
They are like a much more padded Lav with better traction
This or the blueshield 5?
5’s for me
Will you be able to do a run down of the head sprint pro 3.0?
Once the 3.5’s come out I’ll take a look at them
Thanks for another great review. How would these stack up against ASICS as they seem to fill the same slot as Court ff2’s.
They’re a bit of a bulkier version- I like the court ff2 better to be honest
Playing in the uk I often have to play on a damp hardcourt and find the ff2 slips too much. Would performance on a damp court be something you could add to your reviews?
I’m not sure how I would test it but I can certainly look up some ways to make it objective
@@chrisgriffiths8964 I'm not an expert, but maybe get a shoe that has a clay court version? The softer rubber and tread design will help with slipping. Solecourt boost has some serious tread as well.
Since the FF2 is designed for hardcourt sliding, it's probably even more slick than most shoes on damp courts.
I normally wear an 8.5, but felt my toes were hitting the end of the shoe in this model. The 9 felt good except for the upper creasing that you mentioned. Is that something that will go away with time, or should I continue looking for another shoe? My wife and I are starting to play more tennis and need to find decent shoes. I have a difficult time with wide feet, a higher than average arch and instep, and a outer heel to inner ball contact when running. Thanks for your videos!
That crease is a real pain, I’m not sure if it ever goes away 100% but adding an orthotic to the shoe should help- if you go with the blushield 5 in the same size that would help as would the SoleCourt boost or Asics court ff2 👍👍
Don’t you think these blue forefoot midsole things can bottom out fast and forefoot ends up without much support and cushion? Or is it pretty robust?
It will bottom out eventually but it’s pretty resilient - I’d say more so than a lot of other forefoot foams in competing models
would you take these for clay or the speed b icon for clay ? thnaks boss
How do these compare to the fly 2?
Bulkier
Could you review the Nike vapor lite
👍 when it’s available in my area
Lets see if i understood? These are basically a stability speed shoe? I had a pair of NB lavs had to give then away. They destroid my feet. How they compare?
They are a maximalist version of the lavs with more traction
@@FootDoctorZach very interested in this shoes. I was going to buy the asics solutions speed 3 but going to put a hold on that. Or just maybe buy them both
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@@FootDoctorZach i forget to tell you. Got the ezone 98 like ypu recomendé me, bro never played better, so in love with that raquet. Thanks very much
I've seen some other reviews that this shoe has poor lateral support. Comments?
I didn’t find that
What is the difference between the Blushield Fly 3 Plus AG and the Diadora Speed Blushield Fly 3?
I see both at retailers and don't understand exactly all of the differences
I didn’t even know there were two - my guess is not much
You can’t beat Diadora. They’re the best.
Love em
I know I always ask this and you are always gracious enough to answer...but how does it compare to Nike GP Turbo? I like that shoe (curent playing show because of the padding) but would love a shoe almost exactly like it that was a smidge more wide. But not as wide as the BlueShield 4 which my foot swam around in...even with 2 pairs of socks... Is the Fly 3 that shoe? :)
I’m not really sure if any shoe is going to be that similar to the GP turbo because Nike owns that technology - the blushield fly has a nice foam stack but it’s still a unique shoe- it is less wide than the 5’s and with a bouncier feel but it’s a hard question
@@FootDoctorZach cool, thanks!
Hi! Id like to buy a nike gp turbo, but I dont know which size. Tennis warehouse reccomends to go up a half size and I think you did go up half a size
.right? I have a yonex eclipsion 3 I wear 46 eu (12us I believe) so should I stay in my true size or go up a half size?
Oh I just found out there is no bigger size from the shoe that I want. So would my regular size fit me?
If you wear a 46 for the eclipsion the GP turbo should fit the same in your regular size
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks so much!
Blueshield 5, Fly 3 or Asics court FF?
Me personally the 5’s- check out my top 5 shoes for summer video I go into detail why
0:33 where did this 15.4 oz number come from? Tennis-warehouse says 14.5 ounces...
Thats the info I got from the manufacturer
@@FootDoctorZach oh :( okay
By chance are you partial to 3 piece over the bootie sock? When I play in the 3 piece I don't feel as snug of a fit even when I use the runners knot.
I’m always a fan of 3 over a slipper just due to ankle sprain concerns
I know you previously had the asics ff court 2 in your overall top 5. If you were only considering bootie slipper shoes, what others would be in your top 3?
Diadora flys, court ff2, Ubersonic 4
@@FootDoctorZach thanks doc! Appreciate you helping me in my shoe search!
👍👍👍 happy to be on the journey
I have a question I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and really appreciate all the info I’m just getting into pickle ball and seen your top 5 Pickleball shoes I’m 6’2” and weigh 235lbs and like to have some cushion in the balls of my foot which shoe it’s better the blue shield 5 or the fly 3 or which shoe do you recommend thanks
I’d rather have the 5’s
Ok thanks
If I wear a size 38 in Nike Vapor X, but need a size 38.5 in the Nike vapor Pros, what size would you recommend I buy? I'm unfortunately unable to try and return the shoe if it doesn't fit.
No idea ive never seen your foot- they ran true to size for me but I cant say for sure without ever measuring the foot myself
@@FootDoctorZach Haha, sorry. The Diadora website says a female size 38 is 235cm, and a 38.5 is 240cm, by true to size, the measurements given by the brand's website is true to size? Or are they true to size in that they're comparable to other brands in the same size?
i need speed
@Foot Doctor Zach would these be the good replacement for the Blueshield 5 AG? Diadora is replacing my 5 under the 6 month wear warranty but don't have the 5's in stock. They offered me these Speed Blueshield Fly 3 AG or the Blueshield Torneo AG. Which world be closest to the 5's in terms of wide fitment and comfort?
I really like the idea of an Ubersonic 4 with padding and integrated tongue!
They’re similar but not the same- I’d just check both reviews and if these gel with you give them a try - I’ve never tried the torneo
@@FootDoctorZach Looks like Torneo and B.Icon were both recently released. Any plans for videos on either of those shoes in the future? Will be trying the Torneo myself to see how it compares to the FF2.
Yep I’m supposed to be getting sent them at some point so I’d rather not spend the money if I don’t have to so as soon as they come I’ll be getting into them