Comments: These shoes fell apart in less than two weeks. The eyelet ripped on one and the padding on the outside of the left shoe came undone on the other one. They are very comfortable but poorly made.
From: Dudley, Ocean, NJ 07/09

Comments: I'm a 4.5 and play mostly on Har-tru and clay. I recently purchased my second pair of the Alfa II's - - so obviously I am very happy with these shoes. I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis (well before purchase) and these shoes have enabled me to continue to play, thanks to their comfort and support. I am playing 5-6 times per week and the durability is impressive. Great, great shoe.
From: Doug, New York, NY. 7/09

Comments: Most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Plenty of support and out of the box comfort. I am done with Barricades.
From: Alan, Jefferson City, TN 07/09

Comments: I think that these shoes are really, really comfortable. So comfortable, that they may not provide enough lateral support, but this is somewhat subjective. The main problem with the shoe is the upper most shoelace eyelet made out of plastic. It was hellacious trying to get that lace through!!! I guess you could drill it a bit and make it through. This lace issue probably varies from shoe to shoe. The leather is real comfortable in this shoe because I tend to like leather upper shoes because they form to your feet. My all time favorite shoe is the Head Games Low Leather, but they don't make them anymore. So...I was on a hunt to find my next shoe for the next decade. I like this shoe, but I liked the Babolat Propulse 2 and KSwiss Defier RS (leather upper) better because they were more comfortable. The eyelet/lace dealio was the straw that broke the camel's back. Also, my heel slipped slightly in the Fila and felt a little less secure than the other 2 shoes. I'm returning them and buying the Babolat Propulse 2 and KSwiss Defier RS. Bottomline...I'd try these out because they are real comfortable, but try out the Babolat, KSwiss, Head Prestige Pro also. Then compare this shoes to the others and then make your mind up. They are VERY comfortable.
From: John, Monrovia, CA, USA. 06/09
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: I had a couple pair of the Alfa I and they were the most comfortable shoes I had worn, but wore out too easily in the toe & instep areas (uppers). The Alfa II has addressed the instep.
From: Anon. 6/09

Comments: These shoes are not for me. They are horrible. I have to admit they are comfortable, but too comfortable. My feet slip around in them because of the gel like feeling stuff in the shoe. My feet feel like they are gonna fly out and they tongue is to small. I had them for a week and already tore the upper forefoot outsole area. DON'T GET THEM IF YOU WANT STABILITY!!!!!
From: Ryan, Abilene, TX. 05/09

Comments: These shoes are amazing. No break in required. Just slip them on and feels amazing. Not sure about durability yet, but love them.
From: Ryan, TX, USA. 05/09