A great option for players who put a premium on comfort, and like a wider fit.
Designed for all-out comfort, these Babolat SFX 4 shoes now have even more cushioning between your feet and the court, and continue to offer a wider fit. Extra Cush foam in the midsole feels pillowy soft, while the mesh upper delivers a nice breathable and flexible feel. Rubber has been added to the medial side of the toe box and tip of the toe, to protect the mesh from foot-drag. Babolat's tried and true Michelin rubber is formed into a two piece outsole, with a TPU shank plate in between to help with stability. The herringbone tread has been beefed up in high wear zones for added durability, and the Michelin rubber delivers great traction on a variety of court surfaces.
- Upper: Mesh upper offers support, breathability and flexibility; toe box shield for added durability.
- Midsole: Extra Cush foam for plush comfort and shock absorption. TPU shank plate for stability; 8mm Ortholite insole.
- Outsole: Michelin Performance outsole for impressive traction and durability on any court surface. Dense herringbone tread design increases grip and durability.
- Color: Drive Blue
Fit Details
| Length: | True |
|---|---|
| Width: | Wide |
| Arch: | Low |
| Break-in: | None |
| Surface Type: | Hard (all-court) |
| Weight: | 15.0 ounces (size 10.5) |
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Customer Reviews
very good servicevery good service
Sent me to the PodiatristI’ve worn every single iteration of the SFX since they were first introduced. I’ve always loved their roomy fit, support and durability. While this version is stylish and also roomy, they changed the way your foot sits inside the shoe, raising height of the heel. While in theory this seems like a good idea to provide more cushioning against shock, it shifts more weight, stress and pressure to the ball of your foot. After breaking them in by walking around my home for a hour several days in a row, I played one doubles match in these and felt immense pain for several days afterwards. I went to urgent care the following day and they diagnosed me with metatarstalgia. After 2 weeks of continuous pain, I decided to go to the podiatrist. Upon inspecting the shoes, he confirmed that they caused the stress and pain and urged me to send them back. I cannot since I’ve already worn them for 2 hours but I refuse to use them again. Full disclosure: I used custom orthotics in them so maybe others will have better luck playing them as-is. This happened in early March and I’m still experiencing some pain in both feet as a result.
Good Shoe for the priceThis shoe is very comfortable and wears well. Since other reviews mentioned the shoe is wide and fits loose. I decided to order 1/2 size smaller, and they fit perfect.
ComfortableGood overall comfortable
Too WideIts an excellent shoe but too wide. I bought and returned right away and got it replaced with propulse fury 3 - TW is excellent - they just shipped the replacement right away and I sent it back. If you don’t have issue with width or have a wide foot its an excellent shoe for the price. Runs little bigger than size so either order half size small or double the socks.
Babolat SFX 4Shoe is built more substantial than the 3. I did not like the high height on shoe. Rubbed my skin raw below ankle. This occurred when walking about 4 miles, while breaking them in. I’m worried what will happen when I actually play tennis in them. At this point I would not recommend. In past, I bought 6-8 pairs of SFX 3. Wish they were still available. Looking for new shoe similar to 3.
Comfortable shoeThese shoes are really comfortable. The upper is very soft and flexible. The sizes are a little weird though. I’m a 9.5 but the 9.5 in this shoe is a little big. I tried the 9 also but it was too small. I had to go with the larger size. Overall I like the shoe.
Top quality shoesThe Babolat SFX 4 AC fits my feet very well. The inner sole provides lots of cushion. The outer sole is very durable on hard surface. However, the shoes need some break-in period. The available colors are the ones in high demand. So far, I have not seen any wear out signs after a week of playing time. Tennis Warehouse has delivered the order on the second day after making the purchase. This is faster than Amazon’s. Please keep up the exceptional service. I will definitely come back and do more business with Tennis Warehouse.
Great shoeTo be fair, I have only played in these shoes on 1 occasion. I will review the things I know so far about this shoe. I normally wear a 10.0 2E. After reading some reviews I decided to give these a shot although they did not come in a wide fit. I went with a 10.0 but after getting the shoes I realized they were too big and downsized to a 9.5. The 9.5 fit well and there is plenty of width in the toe box. They were comfortable out of the box. I am sure they will be even more comfortable the more I wear. The shoes had exceptional traction and the heel a lot of cushioning.
Poor update to older modelBeen wearing the SFX 3s for years. I loved that shoe. The update on the SFX 4 is a bulkier shoe that isn’t as maneuverable as the old one. The stiff wall around the ankle digs into the outside of my ankle so much that it bleeds.