Solid shoe all around. Very satisfied, broke them in after second session and felt amazing on meet. Thinking on getting one more pair Baige/White color but they showing sold out.

Nike Vapor 12
Men's Hard Court Tennis Shoes
Get to every single ball with blistering speed in the Vapor 12. With a reworked upper and traction pattern, it's lighter and more responsive than the 11. And we brought back Air Zoom cushioning, so you can always be on the attack.
- Colour Shown: Ashen Slate/Light Armoury Blue/Marrakesh/Obsidian
- Style: FV5552-400
- Country/Region of Origin: China
Nike Vapor 12
Get to every single ball with blistering speed in the Vapor 12. With a reworked upper and traction pattern, it's lighter and more responsive than the 11. And we brought back Air Zoom cushioning, so you can always be on the attack.
Zoom it
A heel Air Zoom unit helps keep you supported and springy throughout your match.
Stick and cut
The herringbone traction pattern is made from our new rubber compound that's lighter than Vapors of the past. It allows you to decelerate, plant and back into position without feeling like you're rounding off your cuts.
Lighter load
We brought back the firm midfoot plastic piece seen on past Vapors to provide optimal stability and transitions when cutting from side to side. The supportive piece also allowed us to remove the rubber in the midfoot, which helps reduce the overall weight of the shoe.
Transfer the power
A firm foot frame wraps around the supportive midfoot plate and spans from heel to toe, giving you more of a secure feel. It helps give you the stability to transfer power during aggressive slides, cuts and pivots.
Lightweight upper
We reduced the weight of the engineered mesh while maintaining durability in high-wear zones by the toe.
More benefits
- The full midfoot fit band allows you to pull the laces tighter to enhance the fit and enable faster cuts.
- The midsole foam in between the plastic and rubber, which wasn't on the Vapor 11, helps keep you light on your feet.
Product details
- Designed for wear on hard court surfaces
- Cushioned insole
- Colour Shown: Ashen Slate/Light Armoury Blue/Marrakesh/Obsidian
- Style: FV5552-400
- Country/Region of Origin: China
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Reviews (5)
Reviews (5)
3.6 stars
Solid
Andriy484579444 - 31 Mar 2025
Offer the white options with the clay soles!
DJpCB - 02 Apr 2025
Finally getting back to what made the 9.5 great but it is beyond me why they offer the two predominantly white color-ways in hardcourt but not clay. I’ve never been required to wear white on hard courts but frequently am required to on clay. Is it absurd? Of course, but I don’t get to make the rules…
Great shoe- ugly color designs
cblainej1 - 29 Mar 2025
Nike finally returning to their glory days of the earlier model vapors. Super happy with the fit and comfort of these. Feel very similar to my 9.5 Vapors. Only giving 4 stars bc the colors are terrible.

Nike Vapor 12