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Get A Step On Your Opponent With Nike Zoom Breathe 2K10's

Get a step on your opponent in these perennial top-selling Nike tennis shoes — these elite level  performance tennis shoes offer the ultimate in breathability and durability.

These new updated shoes offer Nike's proven Air Max and Zoom Air cushioning systems. In the heel area, the Zoom Breathe unit offers both protection and comfort on tough landings.  Changes in the midfoot construction provide a new and improved breathability, durability and stability. Direct inject Drag-On combined with a highly breathable mesh provide the player with maximum temperature control, exceptional durability in the toe area, lateral stability, and great forefoot flexibility. The forefoot feels low to the ground, while heel fit is slightly more elevated with a well cushioned feel. Durable outsoles and a tough Drag-On toe guard round out this impressive performance shoe. This shoe is available in both men's and women's styles.

There's a reason this shoe is a top-seller — comfort, durability and that extra step on your opponent!

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Adidas Ups The Ante With Barricade 7.0

Just when you thought the Adidas Barricade shoes couldn't get any better, here comes the Barricade 7.0, the newest generation of the best-selling tennis shoe of all-time.

Now lighter than ever with more flexibility and a seamless upper for stable comfort, the Barricade 7.0 provides the durability, comfort and support you expect. The shoes feature the hallmark barricade claws and a specially constructed chassis make the barricade 7 one of the most stable shoes on the market. The SPRINTWEB and adiPRENE®+ technologies ensure flexibility, cushioning and comfort in the forefoot area.

The Men’s Barricade 7 weighs 1.06 ounces less than its predecessor without sacrificing the traditional values of stability, durability and comfort. Along with a classic 3 stripe look, the Barricade 7 offers an all-new seamless upper construction for better ease and fit, keeping break-in to a minimum. The lateral outrigger is updated from the 3 claw stability feature to a more flex-friendly system, while the ADIWEAR6 outsole offers the superb combination of traction and durability. The shoes offer a snug and supportive fit.

The Women’s Barricade 7 caters to female athletes’ specific needs with a more elegant design, a softer forefoot flex and reduced weight—only 10.4 ounces. New features include a lighter weight seamless welded upper, and new lateral outrigger with barricade claws for stability. Improved flexibility and step-in comfort. Excellent cushioning from adiPRENE insert in heel and adiPRENE + in forefoot.

If you're serious about your game, you'll want to give these shoes a spin.

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Looking For Some Signature Moves? Try KSwiss Tubes Monfils Mid

If you're looking to pick up some signature moves from the flying Frenchman Gael Monfils, you might to   take a look at his new signature shoes, the Tubes Monfils Mid.

The high-performance shoe, features full-length Tubes technology cushion with a Aosta II rubber outsole that is designed for traction and durability. The supportive and durable mid-cut upper is reinforced with welded TPU overlays. Specially formulated K-EVA provides maximized cushioning and enhances the durability of the midsole. Nice extras include a padded tongue and heel collar hug your foot for a great fit, a heel pull tab to make it easy to get your heel fully seated and stay-tied laces that "catch" and won't come untied.

But what really makes these shoes unique are the Monfils-inspired graphics. The tongue features a silver graphic of Monfils face with his nick-name LAMONF! inscribed beneath. On the inside foot there is a silhouette of Monfils sliding and on the heel you’ll find graphics of Monfils name.

Definitely a shoe designed with some signature moves in mind.

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Wilson Tour Vision "NYC 2011" Limited Edition

Show off your US Open support with the embroidered "NYC 2011" while insuring that feet are set for the   court!

The new Wilson Tour Spin Men's and Women's limited edition tennis shoes are all about looks, speed and comfort on the court. These breathable and durable mesh uppers feature RG inserts in the heel and forefoot that offers players comfortable and responsive cushioning. RG, for Reactive Gel, provides three-dimensional compression upon foot impact for superior shock absorption at key pressure points. The Tour Vision offers immediate comfort and cushioning, while a soft TPU Stable wrap and sturdy midfoot shank provide stability for the court. The  Innerloc support zones offer optimal fit and feel, while the Ortholite  sockliner increases air flow and  transports moisture away from the foot to create long-lasting, cushioned comfort—like a slipper.

The men's shoe is available in grey and white while the women's shoe is offered in white and pool. Both come with a six-month outsole durability guarantee.

If I was a betting person, I'd score a pair of these shoes early before they are sold out—not only are they fashionable, lightweight and comfortable but the "NYC 2011" logo will definitely add to their popularity and short shelf life.

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Jack Purcell's Are Back!

Fred Perry did it.

Puma did it.

Adidas, Stan Smith.

And now Jack Purcell's, the iconic must-haves for aspiring Hollywood actors and actresses in the ‘30s and ‘40s are back!

Jack Purcell shoes have been popular with tennis players since their inception in 1935, when world famous badminton champion Jack Purcell helped design an innovative and durable court shoe that raised the level of quality in performance wear. Eternally hip and understated, this classic court shoe now pushes that status in a progressive new direction.

With a contemporary twist on the classic 1930’s silhouette highlighting the telltale smile toe, the Jack Purcell shoe embarks on a 21st century renaissance injected with a refined and simple style. The new shoes combine the classic look Jack Purcell is known for with state of the art Nike technologies, making it one of the lightest and most comfortable tennis shoes ever built. Carefully crafted with high tech performance benefits presented in a clean, simple package – the shoes are perfect for both on-and-off court action. The Glen Plaid mono-mesh woven upper is constructed with Nike Flywire technology for the perfect blend of breathable performance and style, keeping feet cool all the way through the fifth set. The Lunarlon midsole provides light and responsive cushioning to ensure even the fastest court movements are accomplished in comfort. For stability the shoe features a carbon fiber shank that helps stiffen the chassis while still offering a lightweight feel. An XDR outsole ensures there is ample traction and durability to keep up.

This shoe gets serious good marks for combined style and performance — Jack is definitely back!

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Get A Step On Your Opponent With Nike Zoom Breathe 2K10's

Get a step on your opponent in these top-selling Nike tennis shoes — an updated version of the Breathe Free and Breathe Cage. This elite level performance tennis shoe is designed to offer the ultimate breathability and durability.

This innovative shoe features Nike's proven Air Max and Zoom Air cushioning systems. In the heel area, the Zoom Breathe unit offers both protection and comfort on tough landings.  Changes in the midfoot construction provide a new and improved breathability, durability and stability. Direct inject Drag-On combined with a highly breathable mesh provide the player with maximum temperature control, exceptional durability in the toe area, lateral stability, and great forefoot flexibility. The forefoot feels low to the ground, while heel fit is slightly more elevated with a well cushioned feel. Durable outsoles and a tough Drag-On toe guard round out this impressive performance shoe. This shoe is available in both men's and women's styles.

There's a reason this shoe is a top-seller — comfort, durability and that extra step on your opponent!

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Put A Little Michelin In Your Sole

Whether on the tennis court or at the Indy 500, it's all about speed, cushioning and durability — the Babolat Team Lady 3 Tennis shoes fit the bill.

This comfy shoe boasts a memory foam upper memory foam upper and Othrolite hygienic insole. The combination of leather, synthetic and mesh materials gives the shoes good support, ventilation and performance. The molded EVA midsoles use Exact Pro Technology in the forefoot allow for propulsion through compression and decompression during lateral movements. While we're not sure what that means or if it worked, we can tell you, the shoes offer great support and cushioning, hugging your foot like a glove. And best of all, the Michelin rubber outsoles provide the durability and traction that will help you out maneuver even the toughest of opponents.

The shoes are comfortable right out of the box but do tend to fit small (and a little on the narrow side) so we suggest getting a half-size larger than your normal shoe size.

Put a little michelin in your sole with these high performance shoes.

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Score Big With Roger Federer 'RF' Nike Logo Wear

What started as Nike Hybrid hats sporting the RF logo, has turned into a complete Roger Federer fashion line sporting the now famous RF logo — hats, tees, shoes and jackets.

If you're looking for a shirt, you can find the RF logo on both the Nike Victory RF Court Polo or the Roger Federer T-Shirt. Designed specifically for Roger, the Victory Court Polo offers the classic style that we are used to seeing Roger wear. Made with sweat-wicking fabric to help keep you dry during tough sets, this lightweight polo enhances your range of motion with stretch fabric, hem vents and drop-tail hem. What really makes this shirt stick out is the laser cut   RF logo on the front placket. The cotton tee features a ribbed V-neck and screened RF logo.

You can find the RF logo on the new Lunarlite Vapor Tour Tennis Shoes— these shoes give you ultra-lightweight support, resilient cushioning and traction. To support side-to-side  movement and quick sprints, this shoe features a specially designed frame in the heel. Flexgrooves in the sole allow your foot to move in a more natural motion that boosts flexibility and a pivot point in the forefoot gives you additional traction when you're playing.

Looking for a nice warm-up jacket? The Nike Victory RF Knit Jacket features clean designs with a soft cotton exterior with performance mesh on the inside. The jacket also features a ribbed knit collar, full-zip with zippered side and chest pockets and ribbed knit cuffs and hem.

And of course, the Roger Federer RF Hybrid Hat that started the RF logo trend is now available in nearly a dozen different colors. Each hat features the RF logo embroidered on the face of the hat and Federer on the back. The underside of the bill is contrasting grey, and there's a mesh insert around the head to control moisture. A velcro strap to adjust the size to fit most people.

Add a touch of class to your game with RF logo wear.

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

Melanie Oudin To Use Barricade "Courage" At US Open

For the upcoming U.S. Open, Melanie Oudin has designed a new pair of Barricade 6.0’s mi adidas and will wear “COURAGE” on her feet as she takes on the competition in Flushing Meadows.

The 18-year-old from Georgia designed her first pair of mi adidas shoes last summer prior to her exciting quarterfinals run at the 2009 U.S. Open.  Oudin wore “BELIEVE” on her Barricades and became the youngest American player to advance to the tournament quarterfinals in 10 years. 

“The reason I chose the word COURAGE is because in order to believe you have to have the courage to do so,” Oudin said.  “Courage to me means playing with no fear and going for it no matter what.  You can believe in yourself so much but unless you have the courage to go on the court and put yourself on the line every time you won't make it.  You need courage and belief to make it to the top.”

Fans can make their own unique statement on-court by designing their own Barricade 6.0’s at www.miadidas.com.

Bright, Bold and Best-Selling: Adidas Barricade 6.0 and Barricade Adilibria

Just when you thought the Adidas Barricade shoes couldn't get any better, here comes the Barricade 6.0,  the newest generation of the best-selling tennis shoe of all-time.

The Adidas Men's Barricade 6.0 draws inspiration from the previous generation models of the legendary Adidas Barricade. Along with its perfect blend of durability, cushioning, and support for a hard court tennis shoe, the new shoe features improved (if that is possible) stability thanks to the TPU 3 Stripes in the forefoot. You can the improved cushioning on the adiPRENE insert found in both the heel and the forefoot. One thing that hasn't changed is the snug, supportive fit the Barricade have become known for. Color  choices include white and blue beauty, white, blue and acid buzz, or white, silver and black. 

The Adidas Adilibria Women's Barricade is simply feminine update to original Barricade. It offers the same perfect blend of durability, cushioning, and support  with one exception,  a new women's specific fit. As with the men's version, updates include improved stability due to the TPU 3 Stripes in the forefoot and extra  cushioning from the adiPRENE insert in both the heel and the forefoot. This shoe offers a quicker break-in time, a softer ride and improved comfort, while still maintaining its hallmark support. You can select the subtle white and metallic silver or you can go bold with the white, silver metallic and ultra beauty. These shoes do run large so we suggest you order a half-size smaller.

Check out these perennially best-selling shoes in bright and bold colors for Fall.

Available online at Tennis Warehouse.