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The Eclipsion 2 and 3 were among my favorite performance tennis shoes, and the Eclipsion 4 continues the Yonex tradition of excellence. They did make some significant changes with this version, most notably the footbed has a more elevated heel than the flatter and more level 2 and 3. It's not a bad thing, but it is noticeable.Normally you would expect an elevated heel in a running shoe designed for straight-ahead movement, but not in a tennis shoe designed for movement in all directions. And yet somehow Yonex manages to give the shoe a more elevated, slightly angled ride without any sacrifice of comfort or stability. If anything, the Eclipsion 4 could be the most secure and stable tennis shoe I've ever tried.It's also instantly comfortable and cushioned in all respects, and it stays that way through hours of play. One thing to note, however, is that this is definitely a performance shoe -- meaning that you wouldn't want to wear it for just walking around, or feeding balls from a basket. It's designed for high intensity match play, and it delivers the goods. The outsole also seems to be a bit more durable than the Eclipsion 2 and 3 -- durability being their weakest aspect.I'm on my third pair of Eclipsion 4s, with a fourth ready and waiting. I stockpiled because they are that good.
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Steve Keeton
December 31, 2024
Nice shoes
I try not to have high expectations when it comes to purchasing shoes for a specific purpose as many times I will get the latest must have great shoe that has great reviews to typically being let down in certain aspects. I do realize everyone has different sizes and shapes of feet and a good pair of orthotics can be very helpful. When I got these shoes, keep in mind I am using them for pickleball and not tennis, I purchased primarily through reviews and the price, which was very affordable. I thought that at the price point even if they didn’t work out I did not have a significant investment into them and thought they were worth a try. When I first put them on I noticed how stiff they were as I walked around inside my house. I was concerned, however on the pickleball court the shoes never entered my mind after playing for 4 hours. Not until I went to remove them and put on my street shoes did I realize I was playing with new shoes. The stiffness I initially thought I would not like was great for stability on the court. I write this review after 2 months from purchase and about 75 hours of play time. I am planning on purchasing a second pair!
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Great all around shoe
I’ve had these shoes for about 3 months and they’re great. They’re heavy enough that they have good stability and durability and light enough that they don’t hold me back from moving fast. The black and purple ones look pretty good too. The only small problem with the shoe is that the insole provided is quite thick, so you might think the shoe is too small when you first try them on. I’d recommend getting your normal size and having an extra insole ready for use in case you’re given the same thick one I was.
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LOVE these shoes. Very durable and comfortable for all day play
ASICS and Yonex shoes fit me. Nike and many others just don't fit my feet. For my feet, these are not only comfortable, out of the box, but they last longer than most. Great support, comfort and durability.
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John Scorzello
July 23, 2023
Good support and comfort
Quality good comfort
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Very comfortable
Durable, stylish and a solid fit
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Robinson Sears
August 01, 2024
Narrowest Shoe Ever Made; Very Painful
I will start off by telling you that I have NARROW feet. I bought these shoes in a medium width and they are extremely tight and oddly constructed. Even with fairly narrow feet, the outer edges of my feet overhang the sole putting tons of pressure on the outer edge of the foot. After wearing for a half hour or so the pain builds up to a point where I can't stand it anymore. If these are too narrow on my feet they will be even worse on a regular foot. I have never in my life had a shoe that was too narrow/tight until this one. I can't believe it ever got mass produced. Very disappointed.
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