When it’s match point, lace up in this Vapor 9.5, with a clean, classic look, and put the win away. Inspired by our heritage in Nike tennis, this shoe has special details that remind us of where we started. A woven tongue label, suede hits and premium leather conjure up images of the sport’s golden era: wooden rackets, sweat-soaked headbands and blowout hairdos.
5 Stars
EricR55355711 - Jun 06, 2024
Very comfortable and responsive. My favorite shoes for pickleball. I’m 215 lbs and felt supported and my feet didn’t hurt after playing for hours. I hope they remake these.
carlogarcia88 - Mar 12, 2024
The Vapor 9.5/X are still the best speed-oriented shoes in the modern game, and I'm glad Nike brought this model back. This shoe has just enough cushioning, is low to the ground, and has great support and lockdown from the lacing system. The lacing system really feels like individual fingers wrapping around your mid-foot, and each one can be customized to the fit you need. I'll keep getting these shoes over the disappointing Vapor 11, which doesn't have good lockdown or court feel. Hopefully Nike carries forward some of the design elements from this shoe into their future Vapor models, not sure why they would ignore such a popular design
arsalanz - Mar 06, 2024
I love these shoes. They're a touch heavy relative to other tennis shoes, but they grip well and my feet feel planted when I set them. I still feel like I can maneuver well around the court and accelerate despite the perceived extra weight. They also look great, are comfortable, and breathe fairly well. No complaints. I ordered a second pair to have as a back-up. I'm a size 10 in all Nike's, including these. I don't have any issues with the width of the shoe. Highly recommend.