Comments: Cliff notes: great for people with narrow feet. As a size thirteen length with narrow feet, shoes I buy are frequently too spacious around the middle, allowing the tongue to slip to one side or the other. The Breathe Cage doesn't have a tongue in the normal sense, but rather the lining that pad's the heel area extends down where a normal tongue would be, creating a cushy and slip-free tongue. Right out of the box, I felt the court well and didn't experience any discomfort as I put the shoes through a considerable amount of running.
From: Erik, Las Vegas, NV, USA. 11/09

Comments: Extra durable shoe but it isn't the greatest outsole or the greatest comfort. Definite your shoe if you sweat alot but not your shoe it you have a wide foot
From: Alvin, Chicago,IL 10/09

Comments: Pretty nice shoe. Kinda heavy. Very comfortable!
From: Kyle, USA 10/09

Comments: It took a few days for me to break these in but since they have been extremely comfortable. They have a great look to them and fit snug (I have a narrow foot.) They have decent cushioning. A few negatives, first off the nike swoosh in the inside of my left foot has ripped off. A couple other kids on my high school team have these same shoes and have the same problem with all of the four swoosh's on the shoe. The durability is by no means bad, they lasted me about one tennis season (3-4months) but by the end of the month the tread on the bottom of the shoes, particularly under the balls of my feet, has dissappated and in one spot worn all the way through the bottom of the shoe. Some minor wear and tear in other places but nothing major. Final note, although this shoe has been above average for me. I am switching over to the Vapor's for the next few months to see if I prefer them. Hopefully by season in March I will know for sure which of these two shoes to wear.
From: Ben, Wichita, Kansas 10/09

Comments: I am a previous user of Breathe Free II and also the Breathe Cage as well as the Barricade V. I decided to give this shoe a try and was very disappointed with them. As compared to the original Cage they are not nearly as comfortable nor do they perform or hold up as well as the original cages. They are less durable like the Breathe Free's but much less comfortable. I have to say that of the current shoes on the market that I've tried the Barricade V are a much more comfortable, better performing shoe. I'm a 4.0 player that plays league, tourneys, and about 4 days a week. I love Nike most of the time but these are just not a good fit for me.
From: Brian, Denver, CO USA 09/09

Comments: I have had these shoes for three months and they are great!!! Best shoe I have ever had. I play 5 times a week and play many tournaments and they made it through playing easily. my old shoe was the barricades they were good but not as good as these. these are 10 times more comfortable. I highly recommend them!
From: Tulsa , OK 09/09

Comments: Good cushioning, good support, good grip. Just was not wide enough. I only could find too tight and hurting my feet, or too much room in toe and ankle. I had to stay with adidas barricade.
From: Hiro, Chicago, IL, USA, 09/09

Comments: I have an NTRP of 4.0 and I play heavy on weekends, but daily on summer, up to 14 hrs/wk. These shoes are fashionable and comfy out of the box. At first, you feel it is tight, but as you play on (Clay) you feel adjusting the laces even more, and there's room in the toe box. However, after tennis, your feet sweat so much. I'd recommend the Barricade IV in terms of toe room, durability and comfort level though. I have wide feet, so Nike was a hit or miss for me, especially that I bought .5 to 1 size smaller, being the last pair and on sale.
From: Charlene, Manila, Philippines 09/09

Comments: I'm in this shoe, about 60 hrs a week. I teach, play, practice and string in it. I switched from a line I really loved (Wilson) after years of left knee tendinitis, and the Breathe Cage 2s have definitely made the difference! Goodbye to yards and yards of pre-wrap and tape! The collar does ride a little high, but otherwise, break-in is pretty pain-free. It's a substantial shoe for competition but also extremely comfortable. I'm on my 5th pair, and hope Nike ONLY changes the colorways and leave this one: as is.
From: Jim, Peoria, IL. 9/09

Comments: These shoes are AMAZING!!!! After going through like a year of choosing shoes... I like these the most! I purchased the white and red ones and they are light and they are just perfect.
From: Nick, Granite Bay, CA. 9/09

Comments: This shoe rides way to high. Every time I have to stop or change direction quickly I almost roll my ankle. I played one season in them and I already have a hole in the bottom of them. I will not buy this shoe again. I do play on hard courts almost every time I play(two times per week), so most shoes wear quickly for me. Good thing I bought them 50% off or I would be really disappointed. I'll go back to Prince shoes, but to each his own.
From: Jon P., Woodstock, GA. The United States of America 08/09

Comments: I have worn Nike shoes most of my adult life. Up until now, I have had a hard time finding a shoe that works well for me. This shoe is one of the lightest shoes available; plenty light to play in. I play mostly clay court and the shoe is very stable, has good traction but will slide well when needed. The toe box is perfect for me, I have a medium foot with a narrow heal. My previous shoes (Nike) did not have enough room in the toe area. This one is perfect! The shoe with a sock type upper feels really snug, stable and seems to be made well. I like this shoe so well that I have just placed my order for the a second pair...
From: Jerry, Ocala, Fl, USA 08/09

Comments: I'm a 5.0 player, played competitively throughout high school, and have tried almost every tennis shoe made. The Breathe Cage IIs are my favorite- they run true to size and are perfect for a medium/narrow forefoot and low-medium arch. They're lightweight, fit like a glove, of course have excellent breatheability, are durable but still have good traction, and look killer. Great shoe.
From: Zach, Madison, WI, USA 07/09

Comments: They aren't the best shoes but they fit well. However, you still have to wear them in, but after about 2 days you should be good to go. These shoes provide not much ankle support and with the high bottoms, so they can be a bit risky when running from side to side. When using these you're going to want to stay your toes often just like always because you might hurt yourself if you stay flat footed with these shoes. I'm a ranked open tennis player in USTA. BU14, and I also play 7 days a week.
From: Anton, Los Angeles, California, USA. 7/09

Comments: Adding onto my previous feedback, the shoe has given me strange looking bumps on my big toe and my pinky toe area (the part that connects onto the foot) and then for my middle toe it has developed bumps on both of the joints. Something I found that worked is to buy another comfortable pair of shoes (I got the CB1.1 for free so I used it) wear your other shoes for a week or so and then wear the BC2. I think it makes a difference and before I forget change your shoe soles. The ones that come with the shoe gave me shin splits. Don't get me wrong it's a great shoe but apparently it's not for me.
From: Gianni Jeong 07/09

Comments: I did not like these shoes at all. I didn't find the inside of the shoe comfortable at all. If you are looking for a very comfortable shoe, you should try the Adidas Barricade IV.
From: Daniel, Chesterfield, MO, USA 07/09

Comments: Excellent shoes, it took me around two days to get used to them, but now that I've had them for a month I can say this and barricades are the best shoes I had. I've used them in clay and in hard courts and I felt very comfortable in both cases.
From: Victor A. Pinoargote, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador. 06/09

Comments: The search is over. I was getting aches in my right knee, and sometimes in my hips after long singles matches. I had just chalked up the aches and pains to "that's tennis on hard courts," until one day about 4 months ago when I decided to see if a shoe change could fix my aches and pains (I have always worn adidas because they fit my narrow feet great). 5 pairs of shoes later, the pain and search is over (I tried 3 other pairs of adidas, and another pair of Nike air without air in the forefoot...none of these made a difference). My foot is narrow, low/medium arch. These shoes fit like a glove, breathe well, and have unreal cushioning. They feel great on the court, I don't feel too high off the ground. It would be great if they last 6 months, but even if they only lasted 2 month it would be worth it. Based on how I feel now after my matches and next day. I can't say enough good things about these shoes!
From: Ryan, San Francisco, USA. 06/09
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: Overall a great shoe. They are a little heavy at first, but after breaking in, they are great. They are very comfortable and I would buy them again. Thank you Nike!
From: Eric, Saratoga, CA, US 06/09

Comments: I broke the air bag cushion under the heel after wearing them not that long. The soles look great and they are trash now. My heel hurts when I use them now. All my Nikes have ended up this way and I will no longer buy them!
From: Paul, Lancaster, CA, USA. 06/09

Comments: These shoes are awful. I almost sprained my ankle when I was playing in these, 3 times in practice.. and the durability isn't all the great. It wears down in about 2 weeks of play, the traction's gone in the toe area. And to top it off, the shoes are literally breaking on me. On my right shoe, it started cracking from the edge in the arch, and it's starting to go around the Nike sign and creep towards the other end. I do not recommend these shoes to anybody.
From: Anon., Fredericksburg State, VA, USA. 06/09

Comments: I don't know why people complain about the durability and comfort of these shoes. They lasted my entire high school season (I play 2nd singles), playing 3-4 hours every day during the week, then 5+ hours on Saturday. The only thing slightly worn out on my shoes is the bottom, which obviously happens on every shoe made. However, even though the bottoms were worn slightly, the traction is still very close to as good as it was on day 1. As for the comfort, I can't complain at all. Not once did my feet distract me during play, however after I had finished play in one particularly tough tournament, I noticed that my pinky toe on either foot hurt a bit. To what other people have said about holes in the shoe - that's just their own fault, with dragging their feet and poor footwork. I cant figure out where anybody would get blisters with these shoes, because there's no point on the shoe that rubs or pinches my foot. Overall, these are GREAT shoes, and definitely worth every penny.
From: Zach, Crystal Lake, IL, USA. 05/09

Comments: This shoe seems to run a half to a full size small; I normally wear 13.5 in other Nike shoes, and 14 in Adidas, but this shoe was too small at size 14. It's also not especially breathable or light, and can get surprisingly hot. The cushioning is good, they are comfortable if they fit right, and they look really sharp. I still prefer Adidas's Barricade II to this (or any other) shoe. It is unfortunate that Adidas hasn't either updated the II's styling, or been able to translate its performance to later versions.
From: Tomas, Austin, Texas, USA. 05/09

Comments: These are my favorite Nikes that have been made. The shoe is incredibly comfortable and last longer than other Nikes. One pair lasted me for 2 months over the summer when I was playing 5-7 hours a day, and about six days a week. I recommend them to anyone. Now that they are on sale on TW they are probably the best value in the world.
From: Yahn, Rio, Brazil. 05/09

Comments: You can not go wrong with these shoes other than durability of heavy playing. but that's what a warranty is for. These shoes are so damn sexy. They feel great and are light on the feet. I have had 2 pairs and don't plan on stopping there. I love how they are light and the color schemes are sexy. The red ones are really nice. Don't let the picture fool you. All my friends at school think they look nice and I love them. Plus they are cheap. Try them out you wont be disappointed.
From: Bob, CA, USA. 05/09

Comments: These are some of the most versatile shoes anyone will ever get. Just make sure you are financially sound, because competitive play will wear the shoe's sole at the toe in less than 1 month.
From: Asher. 04/09

Comments: This is the first time I bought expensive tennis shoes. I decided to buy a nice pair because I was ripping up the outsole on all of the other cheap shoes. This is a great shoe. It does take about 2-3 weeks to break in, but after that they are amazing. With the Nike Breathe Cage I got amazing traction and grip on the hard courts. Great shoe, Thanks NIKE.
From: Brad, Boston, MA, USA. 4/09

Comments: Excellent overall shoes, much more breathability and comfort than the Barricades. Got them about 3 months ago and the outsole has started to ware away, but has not impacted the performance. My only gripe about the shoe is that it seriously lacks arch support and that I had to buy some insoles to put in due to an aggravated foot
From: Alex D, Huntington Beach, CA, USA, 04/09

Comments: I liked these shoes a lot. The feel a little tight, but the break in time is very short. The sole lasted me about 2-3 months before they started getting smooth. What's nice is the six-month thing.
From: Terrance, Alhambra, CA, United States. 3/09

Comments: These shoes are awesome!!! They have great support, very lightweight for being a sturdy shoe, and the ventilation that I got was astounding. Overall, this shoe is by far my shoe of choice!!!
From: Nick, Bakersfield, CA, USA. 3/09

Comments: Very, very good shoes from Nike. Unlike some other people, I didn't have any problems with blisters or sores or anything like that. Very durable and comfortable, nice support.
From: Bill, Mankato, MN, USA. 3/09

Comments: These shoes are pretty good. They are very ventilated because of the sockliner thing, and my feet never hurt after playing in them. The upper is like this rubber material, which is kinda cool because I haven't seen anything like it before. However, it it gets scratched up some, the scratches show up darker than the rubber so it looks like you walked through a lot of gravel. The upper durability is amazing, but the rubber's durability is far from amazing. So, they are comfortable and cool, but the color changes due to scratches and the sole is not the most durable ever. I would buy these again, but I want another pair of a3 Accelerators.
From: Reese, Gainesville, Florida. 2/09

Comments: These are awesome shoes. I've used the Breathe Cage 1 and Breathe Free 2 along with these. The Cage 1s gave me an inflammation in my heel, and the BF 2s split in half. I never had problems with these. They are incredible comfortable, stable, awesome. I play 10-14 hours a week.
From: Tim, Britain. 2/09

Comments: These are the worst shoes ever. My ankles killed me every time I played in these. I switched to New Balance (MC803). They are amazing!
From: Iyer, Plano, TX, U.S. 2/09

Comments: Got a pair of these as replacements for the Breathe Free II size 10 that I wore out and used the guarantee through Nike. I ordered the same size 10 but found these shoes to run 1/2 size smaller. I had to take out the foot bed just to keep my foot from getting numb. I used them for 3 sets and had to keep taking them off to keep my foot alive. Since they were replacement shoes, I didn't return them but will not be buying these shoes in the future.
From: Brad, Denver, CO, USA. 2/09

Comments: The best shoes I've ever worn. Extremely comfortable and durable. Very stable when running full force to get to a ball. Great color schemes too.
From: Jamey, Port Orange, FL, USA. 2/09

Comments: This is a very good shoe. They feel light on your feet than they do when you first feel them. The only problem is durability. I wore them out in a month. Very comfy, though.
From: Steve, Baltimore, MD, USA. 2/09

Comments: These shoes are the best I have ever worn. I used to think that the only reasonably durable shoes on the market were the adidas barricades. I decided to try these though just because I liked their looks. I was shocked to find out how durable they are. I was barely able to wear through the outsole before the 6 month period to get my second pair. I was playing 10 hours per week of hard court tennis. They last longer than the barricades, and they are also much lighter and more comfortable, not to mention better looking.
From: David, Franklin, NC, United States. 2/09

Comments:Not nearly as good as the original cages. They rub me weird. Good stability and traction, and definitely durability. Overall they are good not great.
From: Mark, Nashville, TN, Usa. 12/08

Comments:These are not as good as the original cages or the vapor 4s. I found them to be uncomfortable after about 10 hours of playtime on clay courts and playing on hard courts only emphasized my discomfort. I still find my original cages to be quite comfortable, and these shoes gave me a more narrow feeling around my ankle. I feel like my foot slipped around less, but when I did I knew when my foot was hitting the edges because the outsides of my feet were glowing red when I took the shoes off. I'll take either a pair of Cage Is, Vapor 4s, or even a pair of Babolat propulses over this shoe.
From: Andrew, Wilmington, NC. 12/08

Comments: Not as good as previous Breathe Free Nikes. After wearing these for 6 months, I have to say Nike is moving backwards. The older Breathe Free had better heel cushioning (important since we play tennis on concrete!). The previous models had a separate tongue, which allowed a better fit and less pressure from the lacing on the top of the shoe. Main problem I have is my toe jamming on hard stops. Never had this problem with previous Nikes.
From: Victor, Eugene, OR. 11/08

Comments: This shoe does not compare to the breathe cage (1). The tongue area is too high and I started having blisters and sores the first day I played in them. The first breathe cage has a lower ride and is not as stiff and hard as the breathe cage 2.
From: Danny, Brentwood,TN, USA. 11/08

Comments: Pretty solid shoe overall. The only problem I had was the eyelets for the laces broke through in several places. It can be fixed with superglue but is definitely a nuisance. Also the Nike logo peels off rather easily on the inside of the foot. Besides that, great shoe. I've had mine since June or July, playing a minimum of three times a week and am just now having to replace them. Great job, Nike!
From: Ben, TN, USA. 11/08

Comments: This is a great shoe with style and a lot of comfort and support. As a U.S.A. high performance coach, I am on the court several hours a day teaching and playing. This shoe definitely does the job.
From: Andy, Katy, Tx., USA. 11/08

Comments: The only complaint I could find, is the arch is a hair too low for my feet. But I only feel it off the court walking around. On court, I can hardly tell.
From: Anon. 11/08

Comments: This is a really comfortable shoe. The only problem is I play tennis every day and the bottom of the shoe has worn smooth within 2 weeks. Good thing it has the sole guarantee!
From: Alan, Greenville, Sc. 10/08

Comments: I've tried the Barricade 5 and 4 and I thought that those shoes were the best BUT when I tried these shoes wow! I mean the support, durability, traction, style, breathability and everything else you can think of SURPASSES the Barricades! So if you're looking for the best of the best pair of shoes please don't think about anymore just buy them!
From: Andy, Knoxville, TN, USA. 9/08

Comments: This are the most outstanding tennis shoes I've ever had. Whoever has blisters and pain when wearing this shoe should buy Nike Men's Dri-Fit Tennis Power 1/4 Socks. With these socks, there will be NO more pain and blisters. After I got these socks and put them on, it felt good. I just order 3 more pairs for my future games. :-)
From: Michael, Buford, GA, US. 9/08

Comments: These shoes are great. They feel so good on my feet, and they're lighter than the Barricades. The bad thing about these shoes are: No. 1: not very durable. It's really easy to wear the bottom. I have worn them down but not to the point of a hole yet, but it's getting there. No 2: The grip is not that sexy. I have been sliding around in these shoes all over the court. At first I hated it! but then I started to get used to it and I actually like it now. The side top could use a better material because the rubber part is also wearing down. The good thing about these shoes: They are comfortable, look good, and have a really snug feel. I hear about people getting blisters but, I have not gotten them yet. I also like it that these shoes are reasonably light.
From: joe, ca, usa. 9/08

Comments: These shoes are nice. I usually play in the Barricades but mine got too small so tried these. The Barricades and these Nikes feel almost the same cushioning wise but the Nikes feel lighter.
From: Alan, Greenville, SC, USA. 9/08

Comments: These shoe are great to the eye! However, the overall durability of the shoe stinks. I bought these in a 9 1/2 they are really nice, but after 3 hours of match play I began developing blisters :( In addition, they are already showing intense wear and discoloring on the upper, lower, and toe of the shoe. The side trim, of black, is tearing off as well. The XDR on the flip side is very good!! I love Nike tennis shoes but these were not made for me, and definitely NOT Nike's best shoe. I recommend purchasing the regular Breathe Cage shoes in any color for people who have a tendency to develop blisters. RATING---> 6.5/10
From: will, philadelphia, PA. 8/08

Comments: Amazing shoe, I just got the black and red cages. They look good and play great, only thing I would complain about is the short shoe lace and not enough grip; I'm sliding all over the courts. Oh and I can't wear ankle braces with it. Other than that it's amazing.
From: Anon. 8/08

Comments: I'm sorry, I've tried these shoes repeatedly for the past month, I and can't seem to make them work for me without blisters and pain! I bought my normal size 12s and even had these shoes stretched, but cannot play any time in them without serious discomfort. I own over a dozen pairs of tennis shoes including Adidas, Asics, Yonex, K-Swiss, Babolat and Prince, but these shoes are undoubtedly the worst in comfort for me. Even though I wear a "B" width dress shoe with narrow feet, I have trouble with these Nike shoes in the toebox, across the balls of my feet (outsides) and around the ankle (even though I haven't even laced my shoes up to the top eyelet). Although the overall cushioning and stability are good, the shoes are so uncomfortable that I refuse to ever wear them again. I will stick with my Asics Gel Resolutions and Yonex SHT-306s, both delightful right out of the box, lightweight, cushioning and comfortable, not requiring any break-in period at all both fit like a glove for me.
From: Gary, Houston, Texas, USA. 8/08

Comments: I've put these shoes through some rigorous workouts over the past two months. These are a high performance shoe but I have a beef on two issues: 1)The sockliner. These can be hard to put on as there is no tongue. If you are picky about the way your socks fit into the shoe, you might want to look elsewhere. 2) The ride feels a little high and not as low to ground as I prefer. However, stability is good. The outsole is showing wear. Looks like there will be no trouble using Nike's 6-month guarantee for shoe replacement. My last 4 pair of shoes prior to the Breathe Cage IIs were Barricades and now that I've satisfied my curiosity, I'll be making the switch back. Don't get me wrong,this is a solid shoe but when it comes to exceeding performance specifications, the Adidas Barricade's ARE the standard.
From: Johnny, Coldwater, MI, U.S.A. 8/08

Comments: They have a lot of cushioning and me personally like this shoe better than the Vapor V.
From: Chad, New York, USA. 8/08

Comments: It took time adjusting from Vapor 3s to this shoe, but once I got used to it, I was flying around. I'm a serious player and play 2 hours a day causing a hole to develop in my shoe within 2 months. Thankfully for the warranty, I get another pair.
From: Jimmy S, Arizona. 8/08

Comments: I just got these, and they are pretty comfortable but where the Zoom Air is in the toe area on the right shoe was a little uncomfortable, but I'm sure i just have to break them in. Also the Swoosh scratches off, but other than that it's a great shoe.
From: BLAKE, westerville, ohio, usa. 7/08

Comments: Great ride and cushioning right out of the box. I have played in them for 4 hours now, and they are not yet broken in. They feel like bricks currently and I feel like I'm "on them rather than in them." They are very well cushioned, but they seem to have a long break in period. There are no signs of wear within 4 hours like my last shoes. Bravo Nike great durability and cushion with a good ride, the only downside is the break-in. Overall 9.5/10
From: Anon, USA. 7/08

Comments: Very bad shoe and not wide enough. Nike needs to make a shoe that is wider for us people who have very wide feet. The shoe is fine for people who have narrow feet but not for us!
From: Sean, riverside, Ca, USA. 7/08

Comments: These shoes fit like a glove, extremely comfortable, good looking. Great traction on the court. The best.
From: Anon, 07/08

Comments: Fantastic shoes! Light, stable, comfortable, well cushioned, fresh. I have tried New Balances and other high end Nikes, but these are the best by far. Ideal shoes, in the sense that you forget about them and focus on playing. I've got the black / white / "red" (which in reality is bright orange) with some black shoelaces to blacken it a bit more. They didn't require any wear-in time at all, they went directly to some hardcore racquetball session. Uni-tongue is a bit hard to get into, but once you've got your feet in the shoes, they just don't slide inside the shoe.
From: GC, Norfolk, VA, USA. 7/08

Comments: I have had these shoes less than two weeks, and sole is separating in the toe area on the side. Nice snug fitting but falling apart way too soon.
From: Hal, San Ramon, Ca. 7/08