Diadora's premium performance shoe blends support and stability, with comfort and improved ventilation. A great all-around option for all levels of players.
Diadora's premium performance shoe, the Speed B.Icon 2 gets updated with some slight changes to the upper and Diadora's anatomical insole for shock proof cushion. Taking the midsole superfoam from their premium running shoes and infusing it into the B.Icon, you'll find great shock absorption, while also being extremely light, and responsive. The D-Skin upper material hugs the foot uniformly to help maximize the support, and to reduce stress on pressure points. An outer hook on the lateral side of the shoe is connected to the lacing system, which helps to lock-in the heels, and boost support around the ankles. Tried and true Duratech 5000 rubber compound provides a high level of wear resistance, and plenty of traction on a variety of court surfaces.
- Upper: D-Skin technology encompasses Air Mesh for ventilation, with Net Skin on top to hug the foot with support.
- Midsole: DD Anima ultra light and responsive foam, provides a high level of cushion, and explosive energy return. CCB maximizes stability for aggressive changes of direction. Anatomical shock proof EVA Insole for enhanced comfort underfoot. Anatomical designed insole formed out of shockproof EVA foam, for plush comfort.
- Outsole: Duratech 5000 rubber compound in a modified herringbone pattern for optimal traction and durability on all court surfaces.
- Color: Yellow / Red / Black
Fit Details
| Length: | Snug (if in between sizes, you should consider sizing up) |
|---|---|
| Width: | Medium |
| Arch: | Medium |
| Break-in: | Yes |
| Weight: | 15.1 ounces (size 10.5) |
| Surface: | Hard (all court) |
Stock #: 101.179099-D0273
Videos
Other items in Diadora Men's Speed B.Icon
Customer Reviews
Super supportiveI am a former teaching pro and have worn many tennis shoes over the years. I have a D-width foot and these fit me perfectly. What I love is how they wrap your foot. There’s tons of lateral stability as well. When laced up, the laces are far enough apart where they don’t start to crease in the forefoot. Really well thought out tennis shoes. I bought one pair and played with them for about two weeks. Bought another pair so when the other ones wear out I'll have a back up.
Not Durable!My son loved the fit and cushion of this shoe. As a parent, I hated the durability. In 2 weeks, my son put a huge hole on the bottom of his shoe exposing the midsole where you could see his socks. To be honest my son plays a lot of tennis/tournaments, and goes through shoes. But this shoe has been the worst. I would have been happy if we got a month or two. But two weeks will not cut it.
Suprisised!!I picked up the blue and orange colorway stopping through the Alpharaetta showroom last Thanksgiving weekend. I've been wearing them around the house and casually since. Out the box the Icons felt tight in the toebox and pinched in the bunion area. Disclaimer: my bunions greatly affect shoe fit from day to day. The fit in store was so tight I almost nixed the purchase,
The break-in was subtle and I noticed I was able to wear thicker socks when I would put them on. Fast Forward to a few ankle turns in Ubersonics the past few weeks and I decided to play in the B.Icon. WOW!
I go through a decent rotation of shoes Ubersonic, Barricades, Gel Res 8 and Zoom VC4. I'm not a creature of habit. I don't like heavy shoes and prefer a low rise shoe. Played an indoor dubs match and an outdoor singles match in 90 plus degrees and found the B.Icon a joy to play in. They were light, breathable, supportive and not too grippy.
The $100 price point was a good buy, but the retail of new colorways is not a purchase I'd make. The $120 price point is great value for a solid performance shoe.
Less Comfortable???This is my 3rd pair of Diadora B.Icons. The first 2 pairs were UBER COMFORTABLE and performed GREAT. I just received my 3rd pair and this pair feels stiff and much less comfy. In fact my feet actually hurt wearing them. For this price point, I was hoping they would not cheapen the shoe materials. Diadora, what has changed??? This WAS my all time favorite shoe.
Sizing issuesLast year Tennis Warehouse recommended buying a half size down than your normal shoe size and they fit my feet perfectly. This year it said true to fit. I called TW to ask if the last of the shoe had changed since they changed sizing recommendations. I was assured that the last was the same as the previous version so I ordered the size I had used for the first version. That was wrong. The last seems like it has changed and I should have gone the half size back up to my normal shoe size. Otherwise, I love this shoe when it fits correctly. I plan on sticking with it.
Awesome ShoeSuper comfortable shoe for an all court player. Good stability, easy to slide on hard courts, and plush feeling. For reference I’ve worn adidas Barricade, Nike GP Turbo, and Asics Court FF 2 and this is my favorite of the bunch.
Super cushionI owned the previous version of this shoe. It was probably the most comfortable tennis shoe I've ever worn. It was actually too soft for moving around the court safely. It just had too much give/cushion. However, it did feel amazing on my feet. I eventually wore them out and after wearing several other brands I started to develop foot problems, namely a Morton's neuroma in one foot and capsulitis in the other. I went back to the worn out B.Icons and the problems went away. So I ordered this new version. They appear to be as cushy but to offset the instability they made them very tight in the forefoot. Too tight to be comfortable. I sent them back and am going to try a whole size larger.
Not a shoe for competitive movers but (if the size is right) a nice shoe for comfort.
Disappointed in the 2nd versionI was so looking forward to the release of this shoe as I love the 1st version of the Speed b.Icon. This updated version feels almost the same except the toe box is now narrower at the end. This made it so horribly uncomfortable for me with my little toe being smashed, that I had to return them and started looking for leftover stock of the 1st version b.Icon. If you have a narrower forefoot, you will be fine and probably love these shoes.
