The Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1 and 1.2 shoes are a great alternative to those looking for a solid shoe without breaking the bank. Compared to the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.3, the cost of these shoes are around 30-40% off.
Arguably the greatest quality of the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1 and Nike Air Courtballistec 1.2 is they are still solid and performance shoes. They have similar styles of the 1.3 as well. When we tested the shoes, they never felt like a cheap, stripped down model of the most expensive Nike offering.
In the case of the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.2, we found a stable sneaker that gave us a comfortable feel while we played. We’re very competitive players, and by no means did we feel that we were playing down to a lesser sneaker. The toe protection built into these was great too.
The 1.2 shoe, unlike the 1.3, fits your foot exactly as it should. If you’re a size 10, you can order a 10. The 1.3 sneaker also takes a while to break in. These, on the other hand, felt just fine by the end of my first set (I’d still practice in them once beforehand).
The out sole of both Nike Air Courtballistecs follow a modified herringbone tread pattern, great for all court surfaces. The tread was also extremely durable and showed no visible wear after multiple uses.
As far as the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1, the shoe once again provides stability in comfort at a price that is hard to beat. These shoes as you might expect were the easiest to wear down, but they still had quite a bit of life to them. We recommend the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1 to a more casual player who wants a performance shoe, but won’t go through shoes in a month or two.
When trying on the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1, you want to get a size smaller than you normally would (same thing as the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.3). The shoe on the court feels the lightest out of the three, so maneuverability was not an issue.
In conclusion, if you are a serious player who wants the durability guarantee, the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.3 is definitely the way to go. However, the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.2 and 1.1 are both quality shoes that most slightly less intense players will have no problems with. The prices mainly reflect the overall durability, so when choosing which shoe is for you, think about how often you will be playing in them to help decide. Comfort and maneuverability in all three shoes were all very similar.
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