Of course, the SoleCourt Boost is an entirely new concept and not meant to replace the Barricade, which adidas has suggested they’re revamping and will release in the future. Plimsoles remained the footwear of choice for most players of the time, but that soon changed when adi recruited French pro Robert Haillet to wear their new creation, emblazoning his face on the tongue and sending him out to show the shoe’s potential to the world.

I'd say the ventilation is probably not the best, since my feet felt fairly warm after an hour of hitting. Early in my playtest, the shoes provided virtually no give when stopping, but they started to loosen up a bit in the second week of hitting with them as the outsole began to break in. I was wearing low-cut socks during my first hit in these, and I ended the session with open wounds there. Balancing the qualities of grip and give, the SoleCourt Boosts seemed to have found that sweet spot that translates into confident movement on court.The SoleCourt Boost has a wider toebox, which has been a complaint when it comes to adidas tennis shoes in the past. Longtime Barricade aficionados will be familiar with adiwear 6, adidas' rubber outsole compound that is famously durable, even for the most demanding movers. Since then, it’s been a constant flow of innovation from adidas, and a never-ending stream of star endorsement. The SoleCourt Boost brings many of the Barricade hallmarks like support, stability and durability, into a design that is more dynamic feeling.

They’re certainly not the fastest shoes out there, but unless that’s a high priority for you, I don’t think their weight should be a concern. Also taking note of the pronounced outrigger, Brittany added, "The most interesting feature of the SoleCourt Boost is the outrigger that is visible when looking down on the shoes. These stable shoes feature supportive, soft uppers and midsoles packed with Boost cushioning for a responsive feel on court.

I’ve always found AdiWear rubber to be some of the most durable in the segment and the AdiWear 6 proved no different. Tiffani praised the stability of the SoleCourt Boosts, saying, "The SoleCourt Boost delivers big time when it comes to stability.