Adidas Barricade 6 Shoe Review

[Alexandahls]

was it named barricade because it has the same color with "barricade" from the transformers movie? lol

[puntzpatz007]

can you play with these shoes on clay?

[tenniswarehouse]

@puntzpatz007,

Yes. The Barricade 7 which replaces this one comes in a clay specific version (deep full herringbone pattern), but even the regular outsole works well on clay on both the 6 and 7.

Chris, TW

[terrapintexan77]

I'm waiting on the white/black w/ red stripe, but had I known that the Barricade is Murray's signature shoe, I wouldn't have bought them. On the other hand, the Dragon edition that symbolizes the year of the dragon looks sweat. I'm thinking about declining delivery of plain white/black and ordering the Dragon. Anyone w/ either shoe have an opinion on which looks and feels better?

[tennisaddict1234]

@tenniswarehouse would these shoes be ok for slightly wide feet? or would the courtballistec 3.3s be better?

[MrPspds]

Is Adidas Climacool Ride good for Lawn Tennis? I really can't decide. I'm so confused. Please Reply...

[tenniswarehouse]

@MrPspds,

We are not familiar with the ClimaCool Ride, however, the Yonex SHT 307 Clay features an outsole pattern similar to a grass sole pattern (nubs rather than tread) and would be my choice if I didn't have a grass court shoe.

Hope that helps,

Chris, TW

[asdfkie]

lol that is such an ugly shoe in comparison to the barricade 5,and i just cannot see how you breathe better in this shoe.I own a barricade 5 but I have to say the barricade 4 has the best design.The barricade 5 however is better in terms of function, it is lightweight and stable, and it takes quite a while to wear out.It's a fantastic shoe and definitely better than my previous shoe,the nike air vapor 5 which had such a classy design. I'm considering maybe switching to nike or getting another 5.

[ThatCoolCat]

I am thinking of buying a new pair of shoes for this season. Nike Court Ballistec 3.3 or adidas barricade 6. could you please give me a straight up answer on which is better. im looking for a duriable, comfortable and good looking shoe. thanks

[MysteriousStealthMan]

these shoes are fucking sexy!!

[topspinserve94]

Hi TW, i went to know if the Adidas barricade 6 is more durable then the Nike court ballistic 3.3 as i wore those shoes out in one and a half months. I usually play 5 times a week.

[tenniswarehouse]

@topspinserve94

Having playtested both models, I found them to be very similar in durability. The wear was about the same in both for me.

Spencer, TW.

[jantisoy]

What shoe/s do you recommend for players with wide feet?

[tenniswarehouse]

@jantisoy,

New Balance offer shoes in 2E and 4E widths to accommodate players with wider feet. The 1187 would be a good place to start.

Chris, TW

[tbriz9]

hey TW. which shoes would give me the best chance to slide on hard courts?

[tenniswarehouse]

@tbriz9,

Can you already slide comfortably on clay courts? If so that will help. The key is speed and getting very low, the lower/wider your stance the safer it is to slide on a hard court. However, it is not something to strive for, more of something that happens out of necessity.

Chris, TW

[ETRaPiiDz]

hi tw, i am currently looking for new tennis shoes , either the barricade 6 or nike courtballistec 3.3.i now have the 2.3s.

which are wider and comfier out of the barricade 6 and courtballistec 3.3 ?

thankyou

[tenniswarehouse]

@ETRaPiiDz Both shoes will require a break-in period before the shoe gets comfortable. The 3.3 is just a bit wider in the forefoot than the Barricade 6.

Jason, TW

[gookysakiwa]

I am a hard court player and I have a problem with painful black toe nails on my right thumb whenever I player more than an hour, Is there a shoe you would recommend that would take care of this problem and would still be durable?

[tenniswarehouse]

@gookysakiwa,

You could try the Asics Gel Resolution 3. It features a six-month outsole guarantee but did not last me as long as these. The Nike Air Courtballistec 3.3 would be another shoe to look at.

Chris, TW

[royalholloway22]

I am looking for a pair of tennis shoes which will prevent overpronation. I have very flat feet and wear supports in my normal shoes. However, these are too uncomfortable to wear for sports and I need something with the highest built-in arch possible.

Would this be the Barricade 6? The other option seems to be the Asics Gel Resolution 3.  Any advice appreciated.

[tenniswarehouse]

@royalholloway22 We found the adidas adiPure Pro to have a very high arch. If that is still not high enough for you, I would recommend getting outsoles. We love the ones from Superfeet. Try the Orange colored one, it's for medium to high arch feet.

Jason, TW

[KingLC90]

Hi. Im looking for a new pair of tennishoes and cant decide between these Adidas Barricade 6 or the Asics Gel Resolution 3. Which would you recommend ?? I play on artificial sportsgrass btw. Thanks

[tenniswarehouse]

@KingLC90,

If you were playing on hard courts, I would say the Barricade 6, but since durability wont be an issue, I'd go with the lighter Gel Res 3.

Chris, TW

[Danhh98]

hey im 12 playing in boys under 14 tournaments once or twice a month. i currently use nike max air but i find that their grip isnt very good. im looking at the barricade teams and and play a mix of offence and defence.. when im playing defence, with the max air, i found that i couldnt run or sprint as quickly as i could with other shoes and my legs got tired more - i think this is because the shoes were heavy - would your recommend the barricade team?

[tenniswarehouse]

@Danhh98,

The Barricade Team does not offer the performance of the Barricade 6. The Barricade 6 is a far superior shoe, but it is built more for stability and durability rather than speed. If you are looking for a speed shoe, look at the adiZero Feather, adiPURE Pro, Nike Lunar Vapor 8 Tour, Babolat Propulse 3 and the Asics Gel Resolution 3. You will give up some durability for speed, but that is the nature of the beast.

Chris, TW

[Dragonfog]

I'm actually using the Barricade Team shoes... what's the difference between them and the 6?

[tenniswarehouse]

@Dragonfog,

While the Team versions of Barricades are cosmetically similar, they do not have the performance technologies. The Barricade 6 offers far superior support, stability and ride.

Chris, TW

[danthebubba]

hey im 12 years old and probably do a tournament or 2 every month and dont want anything to flashy but if i take tennis very seriously would u reccomend these to me

[tenniswarehouse]

@danthebubba,

Absolutely. This is a great shoe for the serious player.

Chris, TW

[lazybmby39]

are there any shoes out there that you would recommend for wide feet but is also durable and long lasting?

[tenniswarehouse]

@lazybmby39,

Check out New Balance. They offer up to a 4E width and probably the best durability guarantee in the industry on their top models.

Chris, TW

[lazybmby39]

would you recommend this shoe for wide feet?

[tenniswarehouse]

@lazybmby39,

It does not offer the best fit for wide feet as you may find it too narrow in the forefoot.

Chris, TW

[ajoemar2009]

can you recommend this as well for running or walking? thanks

[tenniswarehouse]

@ajoemar2009,

Walking, yes. Running, no.

Chris, TW

[platowasthestig]

Spencer

What racquet are you currently using? I know you had spent some time with the Pure Storm Ltd. Is this your main frame?

[tenniswarehouse]

@platowasthestig

I did indeed spend some time with the PS Ltd. I love the control, feel, and pocketing. The only real issue I had with that stick was that I couldn't find any effective power when I was serving with it. I experimented with string and tension for awhile to find a happy medium, however, I have been experimenting lately with different racquets to find a little more pop, as well as maintaining the type of control I like. The racquet in the video is the Wilson KFactor Kobra Tour.

[The50CalMrMcNall]

@Tenniswerehouse my shoes broke but I still fit in kids do kids come with a warranty?

[tenniswarehouse]

@The50CalMrMcNall,

The junior version does not come with a warranty.

Chris, TW

[platowasthestig]

Jason,

What stick are you hitting with?

Have you switched from your Pure Storm Ltd ?

[tenniswarehouse]

@platowasthestig I'm hitting with the Boris Becker Delta Core London. It's my new stick of choice. I was never a Pure Storm Ltd player, I believe that was Spencer. My old racquet was the Volkl Powerbridge 9.

Jason, TW

[platowasthestig]

@tenniswarehouse

Sorry Jason my comment was meant for Spencer. Has he made a switch?

[HappyisJoy]

barricade 5 all the way!!

[napoleanboots]

JASON!!?? WHY DID YOU GO TO 2 HANDER =[

[tenniswarehouse]

@napoleanboots I'm currently writing a blog about my switch now, so that should help explain things in more detail. But, in short, I switched because I felt it would help me get over the hump. It's been a frustrating learning experience so far, but I'm going to stick with it and see what happens. I take it you are a one hander yourself?

Jason, TW

[napoleanboots]

@tenniswarehouse I actually hit with a 2-hander, I just think the one-handed backhand looks really nice.

[ratherbsleepin45]

Is Chris hitting w/ a Tecnifibre blacked out in similar fashion to Verdasco

[tenniswarehouse]

@ratherbsleepin45,

That is a Prestige Pro 600 from the 1990s (my old college racquet).

Chris, TW

[qwertyriffic]

i love your reviews!! they're soo much better than tennisexpress's hahaha