Hardcourt is the most consistent surface, but it's also the most unforgiving. Updated materials on the upper and outsole provide the grip and durability to play at top speed for longer. Air Zoom cushioning helps soften the court while design details inspired by the '08 Hyperdunk basketball shoe help you feel like you've won before even stepping on the court.
Nike Vapor 12 Hypersmash
Hardcourt is the most consistent surface, but it's also the most unforgiving. Updated materials on the upper and outsole provide the grip and durability to play at top speed for longer. Air Zoom cushioning helps soften the court while design details inspired by the '08 Hyperdunk basketball shoe help you feel like you've won before even stepping on the court.
The herringbone traction pattern is made of our new rubber compound that’s lighter than Vapors of the past. It allows you to decelerate, plant and back into position without feeling like you’re rounding off your cuts.
A heel Air Zoom unit helps keep you supported and springy throughout your match.
We brought back the firm midfoot plastic piece seen on past Vapors to provide optimal stability and transitions when cutting from side to side. The supportive piece also allowed us to remove the rubber in the midfoot, which helps reduce the overall weight of the shoe.
A firm foot frame wraps around the supportive midfoot plate and spans from heel to toe, giving you more of a secure feel. It helps give you the stability to transfer power during aggressive slides, cuts and pivots.
We reduced the weight of the engineered mesh while maintaining durability in high-wear zones by the toe.
4 Stars
Great in every way
MatthewS674150699
Nike famously run narrow and I wear 14 extra wide but I love the retro design so much I had to try these. I ordered a size up and these fit me perfectly. I wear them for pickleball. They are super comfortable and provide great stability around the ankle.
Great tennis shoe, terrible design
TrevorD792640430
I actually don’t want to write this review but I feel quite strongly about these shoes. As a comfort an sports shoe for tennis they are upto the superb quality of all Nike tennis shoes. That’s why I buy them every time they get released. The problem with these is the look. They feel like and look like a cheap pair of 1980’s trainers. There is no redeeming qualities when you see these in person. I would go as far to say as they look like they have been designed for a joke
ramrod67
Fits comfy, true to size. Cool homage to a retro basketball shoe
Nike Vapor 12 Hypersmash