Nike Men's Vapor 12 Premium Tennis Shoes

About This Item

Serve up speed and control with the NikeCourt Vapor 12. Built for quick cuts and explosive sprints, these shoes deliver locked-in support and lightweight comfort so you can dominate every point. The responsive cushioning keeps you moving smoothly while the durable design stands up to intense play. Ready to own the court? Lace up and make it happen.


Design:

A midfoot plastic piece seen on past Vapors to provide optimal stability and transitions when cutting from side to side
  • The supportive piece also allowed Nike® to remove the rubber in the midfoot, which helps reduce the overall weight of the shoe
  • A firm foot frame wraps around the supportive midfoot plate and spans from heel to toe, giving you more of a secure feel
  • Reduced weight engineered mesh upper maintains durability in high-wear zones by the toe
  • Full midfoot fit band allows you to pull the laces tighter to enhance the fit and enable faster cuts

  • In-Shoe Comfort:

    • A heel Air Zoom unit helps keep you supported and springy throughout your match
    • Midsole foam in between the plastic and rubber, which wasn’t on the Vapor 11, helps keep you light on your feet

    Durability & Traction:

    • The herringbone traction pattern is made of a new rubber compound that’s lighter than Vapors of the past - It allows you to decelerate, plant and back into position without feeling like you’re rounding off your cuts

    Additional Details:

    • Designed for wear on hard court surfaces
    • Brand : Nike
    • Country of Origin : Imported
    • Web ID: 24NIKMVPR12BLKWHTSOM

    REVIEWS

    3.5
    100%
    Recommended

    18 Reviews

    Great Shoes

    Great shoes with amazing traction on the court very comfortable, thank you for making such a great shoe

    Subpar Tennis Shoe

    I've worn Nike shoes forever and they've always been my go to tennis shoe, however, this one missed the mark. Seems like they used a different shoe size mold on this version. Sizing seems to be off. Ive tried my reg Nike size, a size up, size down just doesnt feel right. Additionally, material looks and feels subpar. Def. skip this one. Hopefully next version of this shoe is better.

    Shoe Lace Manufacturing Error

    Really frustrating design. The shoe laces get worn down by the coarse plastic grommets around the top shoelace hole. Every session — read: *every* session — I come off the court after two hours, and one of the shoe laces has been worn so thin it’s on breaking point. I go through so many laces a week, it’s added like $20 to the purchase price and created so much unneeded hassle. Add on to this it wasn’t just one pair’s defect: I ordered four pairs of these, and the second pair has the exact same problem. What an extreme manufacturing error, and horrendous purchase!

    Shoe Feel

    Hurt my ankle for a week, but you just need to break them in. Now they feel like the best tennis shoe ever.

    AdamS903838638

    Nike is my go to shoe, but for some reason these do not feel good on my feet.

    Muhammed59595264

    Terrible shoes! No support for the ankle at all. Shoelaces getting lose after 5 minutes on court. Just bring back the Vapor 9.5

    A Mixed Bag - Love The Feel, Concerned About The Traction.

    Great shoe, but a potential hazard for competitive players with lateral movements. My son, a varsity tennis player, loves the style and feel of these shoes. However, we've noticed a significant issue: he slides a lot during lateral cuts on the court. This has already led to a few minor injuries. The sole's traction pattern simply doesn't provide the grip needed for aggressive, competitive play. I would not recommend these for serious singles players until the outsole is improved. I cannot recommend these for serious, competitive high school players. The risk of injury due to poor traction is too high.

    Great Tennis Shoes

    These shoes are really comfortable, provide great stability and grip.

    Received incentive

    Excellent Tennis Shoe

    Comfortable tennis shoe. Nike runs small, so size up.

    Received incentive

    A Great Tennis Shoe. Noticeable Improvement From Vapor 11

    I feel as though the sole has more shock absorption than the 11s. I found the 11s to be very clunky.

    Received incentive

    Terrific Tennis Shoe

    Really nice tennis shoe. Traction, flexibility, and comfort top notch.

    Excellent Return From Nike

    Great shoe, it fits really well and Nike seems to have found it's way again by going back to basis. What stops me from giving 5/5 starts is that although it offers an excellent fell and fits like a glove around your foot, I would have liked better support/fit around the ankle (the opening seems to need a bit more cushioning like the Air Max has to offer). Maybe bring back the laces v-shape from older models, it used to offer a bit of a tighter fit. Overall great shoe, I would highly recommend!

    Offer The White Options With The Clay Soles!

    Finally getting back to what made the 9.5 great but it is beyond me why they offer the two predominantly white color-ways in hardcourt but not clay. I’ve never been required to wear white on hard courts but frequently am required to on clay. Is it absurd? Of course, but I don’t get to make the rules…

    Solid

    Solid shoe all around. Very satisfied, broke them in after second session and felt amazing on meet. Thinking on getting one more pair Baige/White color but they showing sold out.

    Great Shoe- Ugly Color Designs

    Nike finally returning to their glory days of the earlier model vapors. Super happy with the fit and comfort of these. Feel very similar to my 9.5 Vapors. Only giving 4 stars bc the colors are terrible.

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