Comments: WOW. Oredred these shoes on Wednesday recieved them on Monday in AUSTRALIA.I bought these on a whim after reading the reviews. They certainly are the REAL DEAL. They required no break in and had out of the box comfort I had never experienced before.I am a mature advanced player who still spends 12-14 hours per week hitting on both hard court and synthetic grass courts-this shoe is at home on either surface and fits like a glove.These shoes were so impressive i have ordered another 2 pairs.Thanks TW i will never shop anywhere else again for my tennis needs.
From: Patrick, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 10/09

Comments: Yes there is a lack of forefoot cushioning but I put my Superfeet orthotics in there and voila, perfect combination of form and function, this shoe has amazing traction and gets you on your toes. Well done Babolat.
From: Christo, SF Bay, CA 10/09

Comments: Great for wide feet. I wear Asics 4E running shoes and these fit quite well. Not as wide as a true 4E shoe, but good enough. Very soft and flexible feel, yet supportive. Not a fan of velcro straps, but they seem to work. Order 1/2 size up. I normally wear an 11, but could/should have gone up to 11.5. If your feet are truly wide, you may want to check out the New Balances - I'm happy I did.
From: Mike, Virginia Beach, VA, USA. 09/09
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: Good shoes, but strongly suggest to order 1.5 size up your regular size.
From: Anon. 9/09

Comments: FOREFOOT CUSHIONING IS A JOKE! I was so hyped up but there is zero feedback or padding up front. Low to ground feel is fine but I don't feel like playing barefoot either. No matter that Babolat's techy sounding words seems to be their selling point, they feel to me like a case of shin splints comes with them. Great color scheme, great fit, Footbelt effective, but so what if the forefoot feels like you have plywood as the main cushioning ingredient! Am unimpressed. I own 164 pairs of shoes, and these will not be one of mine again!
From: Seth, Las Vegas, Nevada USA 09/09

Comments: This shoe is incredible! The comfort and traction are really great. I really love the strap in the front because it helps tighten the shoe and secure the shoelaces. The color was also great and I love the little monster thing on the back on the shoe. I have previously used the barricades 3 and 5. However the Propulse 2 felt surprisingly like the barricades. I think that I like the Propulse better because its really light and helped me run quickly to the hard to reach shots. I felt like I was running to my fastest limit and it was great. I would recommend this shoe to all the tennis players. This shoe is great and in my opinion, better then the barricade shoes. Also, it comes with a six month GUARANTEE!!
From: Jay, Cypress, CA, USA, 09/09

Comments: I've had mine for around 3 months now,they're really comfortable and grip is awesome. However,I've worn them out within those 3months :/ sorry Babolat, I'm going back to Nikes for their better durability and design.
From: anon. 08/09

Comments: My experience with these shoes is contrary to the reviews in that I needed a half size up from my normal shoe size. I normally wear a size 12, however these were out of stock at the time and I ordered a size 12.5 as an alternative. The 12.5 size fits very much like a size 12 to me, which leads me to think that a size 12 would have in fact been too small. In other words, *the Propulse 2 runs 1/2 size small.* This is contrary to most reviews and the official TW review, which states that these shoes fit true-to-size, however my experience with these shoes proves otherwise. The shoes fit snug and like a glove. There are no areas of discomfort or abrasion on the inside of the shoe. The upper part of the shoe is very flexible and broken-in, however the sole and cushioning is firm and stable. Traction on hard court is just fine. The shoes are stable, yet lightweight enough to keep your legs from getting tired. The stability straps really do help customize the fit. The only fault I can find with these shoes is the choice of colors. The color scheme is rather disjointed and unbalanced, detracting from an otherwise-good product.
From: anon. 08/09

Comments: These shoe are amazing. Babolat has produced yet another great product. I love the idea of a support strap on the shoes and they work great and kept my feet snug inside the shoe if you have the money this is a great buy!
From: anon. 08/09

Comments: These are great shoes! They play very low to the ground and have a wide foot which is great for me. My favorite shoes before trying these were the barricades but these have topped them! The straps, primarily the heel strap works amazingly! I definitely recommend these kicks!
From: Clay, Texas, USA 08/09

Comments: I had gotten the original Roddick shoes two springs ago, and they wore through fairly fast. This past beginning of summer I went out and tried these kicks. These feel like the lightest shoes I've ever worn (the adidas barricades and Nike shoes were way too heavy). Despite being light, these shoes are heavy enough to seem durable. I've worn these shoes for tournaments and drill groups all summer. I play at LEAST 12 hours a week, sometimes more. So I've worn these shoes for about 100 hours, and they still seam like new. I love the snug and solid fit that the straps enable. The only down side I've had with these shoes are that it took a good week to wear in. I never get blisters and I had bloody heels for a week. Mostly a great buy.
From: Erik, Sussex, WI, USA. 08/09

Comments: A definite winner here. They fit lighter than they look. Great support. This is the first shoe I've had where the foot straps actually add more support to the shoe. The rear strap makes a big difference while the strap that goes across the laces helps to hold the laces down and increases lateral stability. Good traction on the soles, almost too sticky. They grip so good that I lost my footing twice the second day wearing them (making quick direction changes). Not to the detriment of the shoe, I was pretty fatigued both instances. I found the first generation Propulse lacked ventilation and became uncomfortable after a few hours on hot days. The Propulse 2 has good ventilation and the material of the front of the shoe is rubber composite that is abrasion resistant and lighter than synthetic leathers. Go a half size up if you order. It has a sung fit, but not narrow like the Adidas Feathers.
From: JT, Nashville, TN, USA. 7/09

Comments: They are fantastic, comfortable, well ventilated, grip the court well so you don't slide. Excellent shoes overall, if only the rest of the manufactures would follow in this example of comfort all tennis shoes would actually do be worth giving a shot. Greats shoes Babolat.
From: Trent, NY, USA. 7/09

Comments: These are incredible shoes! Comfort is awesome, traction is perfect, and very well ventilated. Weight is excellent, they allow you to move at top speed without any sliding on every surface. I've had different brands of tennis shoes over the years and these are by far the ultimate. Definitely recommend them to anyone who likes aggressive serious tennis, awesome shoes. Durability is great because after weeks of very intense play they're barely showing any wear on the outsole. Babolat your rule!
From: Anthony, MI, USA. 7/09

Comments: Great shoe! I've used many shoes in the past from the Barricade IV and V, the Nike Air max Breathe Cage II. Out of all of them I really like the Propulse 2. I like the fact that the traction is very great. I tend to drift and slide sometimes on hard court since my hitting partner likes to hit corner shots left and right. I've used them for about a month now and usually I could see some of the sides of the toe to be worn out. I guess the rubber material is really great. I love LOVE LOVE the straps. I tend to adjust it due to aching heel or ankle. The straps help me out with those times when you feel like your socks are different and are affecting your true fit. I recommend these shoes because they have a great feel to the TRUE FIT and the durability and adjust ability is a PLUS. BTW my feet are wide so I can actually say that this is my true fit. One dislike that is a minor issue: poor ventilation. My solution: ventilated socks =)
From: Michael, Bergenfield, New Jersey. USA 7/09
NTRP: 4.5

Comments: Awesome shoes, light years better than Nikes. I'm 5.5 player, I spend many hours on clay with these shoes. Light, fast and very comfortable. Wish they had other colour choices. I would recommend these to any serious player. No break in required...
From: Charles, Tampa, FL, USA 06/09

Comments: The fit of these shoes is perfect. It fits like a glove, the toebox flexes in just the right place. The only complaint I have about these shoes is that it doesn't support the ankle as much, but I have good ankles. Also, the very back of the shoe scratches the back of my ankle. But wearing longer socks or ankle supports will cure that problem. These are awesome shoes and I'd recommend them to anybody and everybody. Andy Roddick rules the court!
From: Anon. 06/09

Comments: Amazing fit, the front of the toe-box flexes in the EXACT spot that I need for my foot. The arch is perfect for my foot too. They're lightweight and feel fantastic on my feet. These shoes rock, go ahead and get them. They look incredible too
From: Alex, Spring, TX, USA, 05/09

Comments: These are great shoes, I liked them from the first time I saw them in the previous addition but the new addition is even better. The back strap is awesome pulls the shoe up nice and snug. I play about 3x a week and no problems here.
From: Rob, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 05/09

Comments: These shoes are a great buy!!! They are extremely comfortable right out of the box and provide great support. However, they do break down extremely quick, especially on hard courts. For $110 they do not last very long. Playing about 3 hours a day and skill training for about an hour afterward. I would give them about a month and a half on hard court and about 2 or 3 months on clay, which isn't bad. For example, I played with them for 3 weeks on clay, then played the state high school finals on hard courts (3 day tournament) and ripped through the bottoms playing 4 singles matches and 4 doubles matches and practicing. By the third day I had to run out to buy a new pair. The sides do blow out occasionally and the strap on the back has been known to break in the middle of matches (in fact now whenever I get a new pair I cut the straps in the back of right away). But other than that another great shoe from Babolat. I love them and they seem to last a reasonable amount of time.
From: McCarthy, Ft. Myers, Florida, USA. 05/09

Comments: As a huge Roddick fan I had to pick these things up. I've worn the AC Roddick, the original Propulse, and now the Propulse 2. These, hands down are the most high performance shoes on the market and Babolat has yet to let me down. These fit wider than the 1 and the strap is excellent (based off the Reebok Match Day Pump). I give these a 10 out of 10 and will by another pair as soon as I wear through these.
From: Morgan, North Carolina, USA. 05/09

Comments: I'm not typically one to leave reviews, but I spent over a month trying different shoes after I was told by my podiatrist that my current shoes were poor quality and that I needed something with better support. I have rather wide feet (typically wear 9/4E from New Balance), but I tried the CT1004s and just didn't care for the feel. They actually seemed a bit too flexible to be a "supportive" tennis shoe. I tried the Babolat Propulse 2s (reluctantly) on the recommendation of a guy at a local tennis shop. I was actually really surprised. Despite the fact that they aren't branded as "wide" shoes and despite that fact that they actually look narrow to my eye, they felt just fine. I did have to change the way the laces were thread (I skipped the first set of eyelets), but after that, the toebox felt roomy enough. They are fairly soft and felt quite good to me. First time I had them on the court I notice a good bit of breathability coming through as I ran. Overall, no complaints. Pleasantly surprised with this shoe (can't comment on durability; haven't had them long enough).
From: Stephen, Issauqah, WA, USA. 05/09

Comments: BEST TENNIS SHOES EVER!! When Babolat stated that the Propulse 2s did not require any "break-in" and that they were "out-of-the-box comfort," I didn't believe it, until I actually tried them on. It completely changed my mind. The fit of this shoe is a little wider than the first Propulse. In my opinion, the very first Propulse looks better, but the Propulse 2 can perform much better. I am not quite sure what the back strap does, though, maybe offer a little more stability and control but I don't see much need of it. Compared to the first Babolat Propulse, these shoes are a little harder to breathe in due to the loss of air holes on the inner side of the shoe, though, not saying you can't breathe. The thing I like about this shoe is the front strap, which keeps the shoelaces tidy and out of the way. I also personally wear ASO ankle braces (which Andy Roddick and Serena Williams wear) and combined it offers MAXIMUM protection, comfort and stability which allows me to perform at my best. Overall, great shoes 9.5/10 (0.5 goes to the design)
From: Chris, Sydney, Australia. 4/09

Comments: Great pair of shoes. These are my first pair of Babolat shoes and I wanted to try out something new and expensive. It was well worth it. I used these in a tournament today and beat my opponent 6-0, 6-0. The shoes gave me much more confidence in my movements on court and really helped to bring out my best footwork and produce great shots. I would recommend these to anyone who wants a low to the ground shoe and likes some high performance quality from their shoes.
From: James, Nevada, USA. 04/09

Comments: Great shoes. Very comfortable out of the box and provide plenty of support as well. Recommend to any player who can afford an expensive pair of shoes.
From: Spencer, Colorado Springs, Colorado. 4/09

Comments: This shoe lack durability, but on the plus side has great grip. Great shoe if you're a pro, if not look else where.
From: Vincent, Hong Kong. 04/09

Comments: Received these as a warranty replacement from previous model. On first impression I really liked them because of the initial fit and style. The first time I played in them, I ended up with a blister on each foot, right below the ankle. For some reason Babolat put large metal grommets in the top eye let position. I took a needle nose pliers and pulled these out, and now I don't have any rubbing problems. It seems like a very poor design oversight putting the steel grommets in that position. These do fit wider than previous models which is better for me.
From: Tad, Nor Cal. 04/09

Comments: I'm a 4.5 NTRP rated all court player, singles and doubles. I play hard, and I play several times a week on hard courts. I have a little wider than medium feet, not too long, and medium-high arches. My previous shoes have been Nike Cage and Cage II, Vapor IV, and Barricade IV and V. Cages and Barricade IV needed break in. Cage II much more comfortable at 10.5 when all of my other shoes are 10. Vapor IV were my favorite out of the box, and Barricade V a close second. I LOVE THESE PROPULSE 2's!! At least as good of a glove like fit out of the box as the Vapor IV, and a little better than the Barricade V. These shoes are very stable, plenty of cushion, and are actually very light, regardless of the specs. They fit wonderfully, with room in the toe box for movement, but your feet will not slide around in them. The straps are very useful, and the shoes feel like a part of my foot. After playing in them, I put one on one foot, and a Barricade V I've had for about 4 months on the other, and even though the Babolat is new, it was more comfortable. The Barricade felt a little flatter on the bottom, but that could be due to the amount of play I've had in them. Propulse 2 has great cushioning in the heel, plenty of arch support, and I love them. Don't know about durability yet, but with a 6 month warranty, it's not that big of an issue. No shoe lasts me 6 months, so I'll get a 2 for 1 deal.
From: Danny, Jonesboro, AR, USA, 03/09

Comments: I'm no shoe expert but these shoe's are very comfortable after around 1hour of walking/running. I am flat-footed but it's still very comfortable. Even though the strap doesn't do much and it is hard to strap on, it covers the shoe laces and makes it look even better. The ventilation system on the side of the shoe does ventilate but it doesn't do much.
From: Mark, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 04/09

Comments: Disappointed in this shoe!! Is roomier than Propulse 1, but a strange fit. The upper is flimsy feeling and the toes are pointy and the insoles don't fill the inside of the shoes so you feel an edge inside the shoe. The foot belt doesn't do a thing, just an extra piece hanging there pretty much useless. Very poor follow up to the original Propulse; I am returning them to TW.
From: Carl, PTC, GA, USA. 3/09

Comments: Good, high performance shoe. Just wish Babolat had kept the narrower foot design, this Propulse is definitely wider, not for skinny feet like mine!
From: Xavier. 3/09