I took my pair out on a clay court and felt that they adapted very well, which speaks to the versatility of that pattern.

Plus, the metal eyelets allow the standard laces to pull through easily to achieve a snug fit without worrying about breaking an eyelet.With that caveat out of the way, the redemption of the SoleCourts came as soon as the playtesters were able to put their on-court technology to use.

Although the coveted material spans from heel to midfoot, our testers were pretty split on how they felt about the comfort of their pairs. When combined with the black colorway, the shoes tended to get a bit warm when the sun was out on a hot day, so I’d consider opting for a lighter colorway if you’ve had issues with overheating. I had some severe ankle rubbing even after a tough break-in period, and I never felt like the shoes were tight enough or supportive enough in the upper. All products undergo rigorous quality controls across all attributes of a product (Box, color, material, stitching, tag, sizing, manufacturing quality) before they are shipped to you. I noticed that I'd get a bit stuck, due to the outrigger, when I was trying to make a quick change in direction and move laterally.Although this isn't a Barricade update, the SoleCourt Boost borrows much of the tried-and-true formula of the Barricade to perform as well as players have come to expect from adidas. For the outsole, the SoleCourt Boost features durable Adiwear rubber and makes use of a herringbone style tread. For this review, I took the adidas SoleCourt Boost on a two-mile coast run to gain a feel for the shoes’ comfort and weight. Brittany added, "Even though 'Barricade' isn't in the name, I felt like the durability of the SoleCourt Boost was on par with some of the most durable shoes on the market. With that being said, the outsoles on these shoes were similar in durability to the 2017 and 2018 Barricades.