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Video: Nike Zoom Vapor 9 Tour - Design & Inspiration

January 17th 2012 | 86 comments
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Continuing to work closely with the world's greatest athletes, legendary footwear designer Tinker Hatfield was hit with the tough task of designing pro-tennis superstar Roger Federer's latest signature shoe.

Combining his design skills with Federer's needs and specific request for a running-inspired performance tennis shoe, Tinker brought to life the Zoom Vapor 9 Tour. The innovative design features several interesting performance aspects, including Nike's Dynamic Fit system for maximum lockdown, and a glove-like fit thanks to the lightweight mesh breathable upper.

The video below provides as with an inside look at the Zoom Vapor 9 Tour, as Tinker and Federer explain the design & inspiration behind Roger's latest signature shoe.

via NikeTennis

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Another fresh new look for Federer's shoe.
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Months ago | 12th February 2012 18:49
they look comfortable
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen... Michael Jordan!!!
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Months ago | 29th January 2012 03:02
the federers
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Months ago | 28th January 2012 10:52
Tennis anyone
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Months ago | 24th January 2012 11:24
these are nice
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Months ago | 23rd January 2012 04:07
sick tennis shoes
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Months ago | 19th January 2012 16:37
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I like this shoe it has a lot of potential. I can see it now a zebra colorway for these but wait hold it Glow in the dark also. Hmmm no i think that's been done before. I would still like to see these in black nd White. Not a two pack inverse of each other but just one colorway of black and white.


what?
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Months ago | 18th January 2012 22:32
I'm assuming these are the same ones on NDC? The stock photo on NDC is slightly different.
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Months ago | 18th January 2012 20:12
T21D, nice pick up! I have to say, I'm likin the Courtballistec 4.3 more than the Vapor 9s. While the Vapors are lighter and lower to the ground, the Ballistecs got the comfort and stability. I like to play aggressive on the court, running around and making winners a priority with power shots. Durability of these is more favorable to a finesse game.


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Months ago | 18th January 2012 18:26
These are pretty clean
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Months ago | 18th January 2012 18:03
Good shoe to rock daily
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they look comfortable
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Tennis anyone
these are nice
sick tennis shoes
Tinker doing something good. cool. its been way too long
[quote="SoleCollection"]I like this shoe it has a lot of potential. I can see it now a zebra colorway for these but wait hold it Glow in the dark also. Hmmm no i think that's been done before. I would still like to see these in black nd White. Not a two pack inverse of each other but just one colorway of black and white.[/quote] what?
I like this shoe it has a lot of potential. I can see it now a zebra colorway for these but wait hold it Glow in the dark also. Hmmm no i think that's been done before. I would still like to see these in black nd White. Not a two pack inverse of each other but just one colorway of black and white.
I'm assuming these are the same ones on NDC? The stock photo on NDC is slightly different.
T21D, nice pick up! I have to say, I'm likin the Courtballistec 4.3 more than the Vapor 9s. While the Vapors are lighter and lower to the ground, the Ballistecs got the comfort and stability. I like to play aggressive on the court, running around and making winners a priority with power shots. Durability of these is more favorable to a finesse game.
These are pretty clean
Good shoe to rock daily
pretty sleek n clean, nice CW look like a good running shoe
Looks like a good running shoe
In a diff CW maybe