One of the most eagerly awaited events in the tennis shoe world, the most comfortable and durable shoe ever, is back! The pedigree of the adidas Barricade shoes stretches back decades, all the way back to when Tim Henman used the Barricade classic to great effect. Down in history as one of the greatest tennis shoes of all time, the Barricade returns, with players including Dominic Thiem and Maria Sakkari expected to be wearing the latest edition.
At one stage this was the go-to shoe for a generation of tennis players as it provided durability with comfort, the holy grail of tennis shoe design. They have an impact off as well as on the court thanks to Parley Ocean Plastic® which utilises recycled ocean waste to build durable and environmentally friendly shoes.
The shoes come with the best adidas technology of recent times, the BOOST. Equipped with Boost cushion technologies, these shoes will have you feeling light on your feet throughout the whole match. A hit with pros across the world, the lightweight designs make the most of your energy input, meaning you’ll feel both stronger and quicker on court. Not only are these shoes lighter than in previous incarnations, but they are just as durable and grippy as before, ie the ultimate tennis machine.
The game of tennis has changes out of all recognition as players fitness, athletic ability, agility, approach to diet etc have all changed. Adidas have re-engineered one of the all time favourites to make it lighter while maintaining its legendary durability.
High Balance & High Sweet Spot - delivers greater power without sacrificing control. Suitable for advanced and experienced players. Inexperienced players may find it difficult to hit the sweetspot.
Medium Balance & a Centre Sweet Spot offer the right mix for intermediate to advanced players. These players play regularly and want to improve their game.
Medium High Balance & Slightly Larger Sweet Spot - a good all-around choice that can be used by players of all skill levels. Perfect for intermediate and recreational players alike.
Low Balance & Bigger Sweet Spot - for players to start, and play comfortably. The low balance and larger sweet spot also help prevent tennis elbow.