NIKE has always been in a state of competition with ADIDAS in the tennis world.
NIKE'S LIGHTEST TENNIS SHOE IS THE AIR ZOOM ULTRA LAUNCHED IN 2017, WHICH USES FLYWIRE TECHNOLOGY TO DYNAMICALLY LOCK THE FEET AND HAS AN ASYMMETRICAL U-SHAPED UPPER OPENING DESIGN TO ACHIEVE THE ULTIMATE WRAPPING FEELING. The three-dimensional design of the forefoot adopts the ZOOM AIR cushion to create outstanding rebound cushioning performance; The TPU stabilizer for midfoot combines excellent flexibility and stability, and the finely arranged wear-resistant rubber structure effectively reduces resistance and friction in the toe area.
NIKE also signed world stars Serena Williams and Federer, and the Zoom Vapor Tour 9.5 is Federer's longest-standing boot. The V9.5 features a running shoe-inspired upper that gives the forefoot flexibility and breathability, a dynamic fit technology with finger-like design on both sides of the shoe that allows for a customizable width for a glove-like fit, and a Zoom Air unit on the heel for elastic cushioning for a snapy slice and save for a snap slice, pounce and save. In 2016, NIKE reintroduced the Flyknit woven upper on the V9.5 for a subtle blend of lightness, breathability, and support for greater comfort and durability.
NIKE CREATED ONE OF THE MOST "DEVIANT" TENNIS SHOES FOR SERENA MILENA. When Serena Williams sprained her ankle at the 2014 US Open doubles match, Aaron Cooper and her NIKE design team tackled the need for stability in her shoes. If in the past, low-top designs were used to avoid the ankles, Aaron Cooper has preferred to achieve this goal with a design that extends from the body. He specifically referenced the ultra-high-top design of the Kobe 9 basketball shoe, using neoprene to create a high-top ankle cuff; The rubber sleeve attaches to the inner boot to achieve a "second skin" feel that naturally matches the movement of the foot. The lightweight shoe body is made of composite materials with breathability, strength and durability in mind. Combined with a cushioned midsole, the NikeCourt Flare are ideal for being "lighter and more flexible." The shoes also helped world No. 1 Serena Williams win his 20th Grand Slam.
In addition, the famous Sampras Air Zoom Oscillate has also launched a commemorative remaster, which is very durable and robust, and is the "outlier" in NIKE, which has always been considered delicate and wearless; The AIR ZOOM CAGE 3 HC is designed with a lightweight rubber and plastic shoe cage for a more sensitive wearing experience. All in all, in addition to the unsatisfactory durability, NIKE is definitely a very competitive choice in various aspects of performance.