The makers of high-end professional tennis and badminton
equipment Babolat have released a new shoe designed specifically for use on the
tennis court: the Babolat SFX tennis shoe. The shoe description can be found
under the "fluidity" heading on Babolat's shoes web page, and they've
listed quite a few innovations built into their new sneaker. For example, the
toe of the shoe is designed to allow more freedom of movement in the front of
the foot. Also, the upper part of the inside of the shoe has been reinforced
for better durability, and the shoe is also ventilated to keep feet cool while
running back and forth across the net (and not let any funky aromas build up).
An "Ergo-Motion" insole built into the shoe molds to the player's
foot to provide support and allow for more fluid movement as well. In fact, the
entire shoe has an ergonomic design which allows it to mold to the foot and
ankle of the player wearing it. The heel has added shock absorption, and the
sole of the shoe is made to give the wearer the maximum amount of traction for
quick movement.
Both the Babolat SFX men's and Babolat SFX women's shoes feature these advancements. The men's shoe comes in a stylin' blue and white color scheme, and the women's in a fetching pink and white. The soles of the shoes are supposedly inspired by rally racing equipment, according to Babolat's website, but I wouldn't recommend trying to put them on the wheels of your car. Another nifty piece of shoe-tech Babolat has put into this shoe is the "foot belt," a pair of straps going around the top of the foot and the ankle which provide support in key areas. I presume this design blends seamlessly into the overall design of the sneaker, as opposed to there being an actual belt you cinch up around the outside of your very expensive, high-performance tennis shoe. All in all, these shoes look to be very comfortable, and while their descriptions may be a bit wordy and a bit more technical than necessary, the many lauded footwear advancements built into these sneakers actually do seem to have merit. If you're a serious tennis player, and you've got the green to lay down, the Babolat SFX shoe looks to be a worth investment whether you're a dude or a lady.
Both the Babolat SFX men's and Babolat SFX women's shoes feature these advancements. The men's shoe comes in a stylin' blue and white color scheme, and the women's in a fetching pink and white. The soles of the shoes are supposedly inspired by rally racing equipment, according to Babolat's website, but I wouldn't recommend trying to put them on the wheels of your car. Another nifty piece of shoe-tech Babolat has put into this shoe is the "foot belt," a pair of straps going around the top of the foot and the ankle which provide support in key areas. I presume this design blends seamlessly into the overall design of the sneaker, as opposed to there being an actual belt you cinch up around the outside of your very expensive, high-performance tennis shoe. All in all, these shoes look to be very comfortable, and while their descriptions may be a bit wordy and a bit more technical than necessary, the many lauded footwear advancements built into these sneakers actually do seem to have merit. If you're a serious tennis player, and you've got the green to lay down, the Babolat SFX shoe looks to be a worth investment whether you're a dude or a lady.
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