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tennisetviola asked in SportsTennis · 1 decade ago

Barricade IV?

Has anyone bought these shoes? I am thinking about buying a pair. I play tennis about 3 to 5 times a week.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Great shoes...here's a review on the barricades:

    Pros:

    Durable (one of the most durable shoes on the market)

    Aggressive tread and good traction

    Supportive...very supportive...!

    Glove like fit

    Cons:

    Heavier than other shoes and less breathable

    Needs a break in period...stiff shoe

    Fit is a little narrow for some people

    Comparison to the barricade V:

    Same shoe but with less leather and more synthetic material...less break in time required...not as stiff

    That's my personal review...here's a professional one:

    http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/AMB4USO/AM...

  • 1 decade ago

    Do you mean Barricade V? IV are last seasons. I have had these shoes for a long time now and am looking to grab a pair of the V's. As for the 4's, In my opinion they are quite heavy and reduced my speed considerably. However once working on my legs a bit in the gym, i found that these shoes were very good as they have nice grip which prevents slipping easily. They are also quite strong and lasted twice as long as my last pair of Nikes. Would i recommend them? Yes, but only if you dont like the V's.

  • 1 decade ago

    My daughter, a freshman playing 1st string varsity used the IVs this last season (her coach suggested she try them) and loved them. She wanted another pair for next season but she'll have to get the Vs because part of her school uniform is red and I can't find IVs in red but if you look hard enough there are IVs still available in other colors.Have fun.

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