CHEAPEST Nike Tennis Shoe VS MOST EXPENSIVE

Real foot doctor compares the Nike Vapor NXT ($160) and the Nike Court Lite 2 ($65) head to head to review their speed,comfort, durability, and playability and see which is actually the better tennis shoe? There is quite a big price gap between the two shoes but I want to see which shoe has the better engineering as well as which shoe plays better on an actual tennis court.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Video Intro
00:24 Upper comparison and durability test
01:12 Midsole teardown and comparison
01:34 Serve height test comparison
01:46 Outsole comparison and durability test
02:29 Suicide test comparison
03:15 Fit comparison between the Nike Vapor NXT and Court Lite 2
04:05 Performance review comparison between the Nike Vapor NXT and Court Lite 2
07:19 Which is the better tennis shoe?

As a foot doctor I look at tennis shoes and sneaker technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the tennis shoe's functional attributes on the court

Part of the 2021 head to head series

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[markmoore]

Excellent review! What I take away from this is that tech for techs sake does not necessarily make great shoe. Sounds like a basic shoe that is tried and true with tech from 25 years ago is a better court shoe than one incorporating the most modern tech and materials without a reason or purpose to do so. I think Nike has been guilty of that often the last ten years - sometimes paying off and often times not. There have been a lot of clunkers in the Nike tennis line since the advent of the Vapor 9.

[aimfreakify]

Yup! Agree with this assessment. So so many ppl hate the new react vapor NXT. It’s way too bulky and that elastic tongue is so bad

[cossav]

Zach, you are a god. Really. You ask all the right questions and give the best answers with the most logical and evidence based explanations. As a sportsperson i've always tried to answer these questions. Thank you

[inconize]

Nice video. I used to have the old version of the nike court lite, which was nike city court and the cushioning was literally next to nothing! I changed the insoles with a dr. scholl gel insole and it felt like an expensive shoe after. However you’re right, durability was average.

[David-]

Could you start doing more basketball shoe reviews? Your knowledge, detail, and willingness to open up a shoe and show all the details makes you one of the best shoe reviewers on this site

[blainekennedy]

Court lite 2s were my very first court shoes, just over a year ago. I've had better and more expensive since then, but still love them

[nawtynick]

Doc I love your videos! The best shoe reviews i've seen. I don't know how you don't have more views. Keep it up. Thanks.

[whyohwhy-kxjg]

Thanks always for top notch videos i remember asking a review for court lite 2 this was what i was looking for :)

[eknomada]

Thank u 4 your video, Im re-starting playing tennis, and im gonna buy the court lite 2. Thumbs up from spain🔥🔥🔥

[masonwrisley]

Could you do a video on how to slide, all of these videos out here all have different solutions, and I still can’t slide

[discjunkiesDGT]

Funny thing is i was just literally comparing the vapor vs court lite 3 this is a great, thanks!!

[cybernetennis]

Keep it up my man; love your editing and energy. I don't see how you have time to do all this for us!

[arushmichael]

How would the court lite 2 do as a basketball shoe doc? Is the outsole durable according to you?

[nelsonleany]

You should make a video like this with Adidas! I've been using the game courts with a basic over the counter orthotic for pickleball and I haven't had any complaints accept for a little bit of break in. They also have the same outsole that some of the top players in the world are using which has to say something.

[pedromtorres]

For me the main issue with the vapor is the lack of padding in the tongue...even if you are strong and can carry that shoe the laces still bother you

[TheDrakulie]

Vapor NXT is just too heavy, main issue, if made lighter around 14 OZ with better upper support may have been a great performance shoe. Anyway, more and more i watch these videos, more and more i am thinking there is no other videos out there that breaks down the tennis shoes with such a technically honest and correct opinions. This doctor should be hired by USTA national performance team as the lead podiatry / foot / shoe expert for their premier athletes. Starting salary of $400, 000 with bonuses included might be a fair compensation.

[ajpinoypilotguitarist]

Great video, hope to see court lite vs court jam comparison too doc hehe

[paytonharvey]

guy does the most subjective tests imaginable like the "in game jumping serve height" but still I love him

[EdmonBegoli]

Great video. I hope you can do similar comparison for ASICS and Adidas models.

[bogdanandrone]

Hi Zach, I am recovering from a broken achilles tendon, just had surgery a week ago, I know that I will not be on the tennis court soon but I was wandering If you can recommend some shoes that will help me with preventing this type of accidents in the future. So I will consider for when I will be fit enough to hit the courts again. At the moment I own a pair of almost new Adidas SoleMatch Bownce. Thank you!