Who should buy the NikeCourt Flare 2
NikeCourt Flare 2 comes with a more feminine vibe versus the initial high-top silhouette customized for tennis superstar Serena Williams. It is a solid option if you:
- Prefer high-performing tennis shoes by the Swoosh brand for hard-court matches.
- Need a shoe that has a half-bootie design with an inner sleeve that offers more maneuverability.
- Need a shoe that is lightweight and minimalist-styled, giving you the freedom and resilience to swing to all corners of the court.
Extra-durable rubber
The base design of this model and the original Nike Flare on-court shoe of Serena are the same. Both are constructed with Nike’s trademark XDR outsole, which stands for extra-durable rubber. It is composed of an abrasion-resistant rubber compound that offers enduring traction. Although this shoe doesn’t come with a 6-month outsole warranty, the durability quality of its sole is suitable on multiple playing surfaces.
Herringbone tread pattern
The herringbone tread pattern wraps around the tip of the shoe and the medial side. This design provides grip when sliding and performing sudden stops. It also serves as reinforcement to these high-wear zones, which in turn helps put more life into the shoe.
Light and comfortable
In line with keeping everything light, the midsole is injected with soft foam that’s ready to take on impact during court landings and deliver the needed energy return during takeoffs. Adding comfort to the shoe is the heel's additional padding.
The entire midsole is kept low, giving the wearer good ground contact and improved control when moving around the court.
Excellent ventilation
The second version of the Nike Flare is made with a wide mesh opening and soft fabric lining that improve ventilation. Keeping it light and still supportive is the incorporation of synthetics using a heat process.
Sock-like fit
The semi-bootie upper that’s reminiscent of the equally light and breathable NikeCourt Air Zoom Zero delivers a sock-like fit.
For a secure hold, the lace-up closure is attached to a skeletal structure plotted on the lateral and medial sides, a concept that’s similar to Nike Flywire. Aside from such innovation, foam padding is added on the rear side that hugs the heel and keeps it from slipping during movements.
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