Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Clay Apricot/Obsidian Men's Shoes
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Nike's premier match-day shoe delivers all out speed without compromising support or comfort.
Designed for explosive speed, the Nike Vapor 12 Clay delivers the lightweight and fast feel that the Vapor line was built upon, without compromising comfort or stability. Nike used data from the worn shoes of arguably the most explosive mover on the pro tour, and engineered these Vapor 12’s to withstand the test of battle. Nike also listened to the consumers, and integrates various design concepts from some of the people's favorite Vapors; with an aesthetic inspiration from the Vapor VI Tour, and performance features from the Vapor Pro, Vapor X, Vapor 9/9.5. A Zoom Air unit in the heel supplies impact cushioning, and the split sole design helps to cut down on weight but maintain torsional rigidity. The fit band in the mid-foot increases lock-down and delivers more confidence on quick side-to side cuts. The outsole is comprised of Hart rubber for increased durability, and molded into a full length Claybreaker outsole with herringbone tread; providing ideal traction on clay courts.
- Upper: High deneer engineered mesh provides comfort, and ventilation. Cast PU reduces weight, while making sure high wear zones are protected; tip of the toe and medial toe box.
- Midsole: Zoom Air unit located in the heels for shock absorption on hard landings. TPU full length Footframe from heel to toe supplies lightweight stability. Mid- foot shank located in between two-piece split outsole design. 22mm heel stack, with low to the court 10mm stack in the forefoot.
- Outsole: Hart rubber compound creates more durability; added abrasion resistance. Claybreaker full herringbone tread pattern for optimal grip on clay courts, but performs well on a variety of court surfaces.
- Color: Apricot / Obsidian
Fit Details
| Length: | True to size |
|---|---|
| Width: | Snug Medium |
| Arch: | Slightly low |
| Break-in: | Slight |
| Surface Type: | Clay |
| Weight: | 14.6 ounces (size 10.5) |
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Customer Reviews
nice sneaker but didn't work for meI liked the sneaker but I have a problem finding shoes that are wide enough. This one wasn't so I had to return it.
Nike finally listened!About Time! Nike heard us and finally redesigned a Vapor worthy of its name. This is exactly what the Vapor line has been known for in the past. Fast, light, low to the ground minimalist shoe. This version fits a lot like the Vapor X with some noticeable improvements. The new upper material is more form fitting and the toe drag guard is softer and more pliable resulting in better comfort. I love having Air Zoom in the heel again but at this price point there should also be one in the forefoot as well. Other than that, very happy with this one.
Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Hypersmash Men's ShoeThe Nike Zoom Vapor 12 tennis shoe is excellent. I play tennis 5 days per week, and these are the shoes I wear. They are comfortable and responsive. They look sharp too.
Solid & SmoothI have been using Asics Resolution for the past years and my feet got a spoil with cushion. However, the second time I used the Nike shoes I felt as if I was not wearing shoes. Comfort hit back, in addition to the shoes being solid and smooth.
Best Since 9.5Honestly the best shoe since the 9.5 Vapors but it's not easy to slide in these shoes.
I slid in ON's, and previous Nike models but this I struggle with.
I definitely will keep this shoe.
Big improvement from the 11Felt very connected to the court in these. Sliding feels very natural and controlled. The Vapor 11 felt like bricks taped to your feet and these feel like the exact opposite. I really like the adaptive lacing too.
I do have a durability concern where the foam and rubber meet on the inner side of the shoe though. If you slide aggressively and frequently, the foam will also wear down and the rubber isn't so incredibly durable either.
Familar feel, improved performanceI use this shoe for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and zumba. It performs well and feels like a more durable stable improvement of the 9.5s. If you enjoyed playing with the 9.5s or the X's you will like these shoes.
Love them.Just like the initial model, these shoes are light and comfortable.
Not worth the priceThe quality is ok but didn't feel more responsive compared with Vapor 11
Solid VaporThis is another solid entry into the Vapor line. I think most people who loved the older versions of the Vapor line (9.5, X, Vapor Pro 1) will be happy with this shoe. It feels quick and low to the court giving that unique Vapor feeling of hugging the court. Nike brought back Zoom cushioning without having so much cushioning that you don’t feel connected to the court. Enough with all the handwringing about Nike not listening to consumers – they absolutely did with this shoe.
AGGRESSIVE SLIDERS -- BEWARE!If you slide a lot, there is ZERO protection on the top eyelet on the inside of your foot. I tore through my laces within 1 hour. Applying some epoxy around it so it doesn't happen again. Feels like the old vapors otherwise.
Nothing special for a $150+ shoeLooks like Nike is relying on the fan fave 9.5 version to sell this shoe. No new tech in here, not that light for a 'Vapor' line shoe. No idea where Nike tennis line is headed but their shoes are light years behind some of the other brands out there.
AMAZING SHOEFinally Nike Gets Back To What Works…Fuller Toe Box, Sole Feels Like Vapor 9.5 TOUR, Upper Feels Like Vapor X Flyknit… Hope Nike Makes It More Colors…
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Nothing new from Nike....This shoe was touted as the return to performance for Nike, sadly it was a hard pass for me. Most of the reviewers claimed the shoe is wider than other nikes and an improved low profile connected to the court feel. Well my medium wide foot did not agree, I have been using the New Balance 996 v5 for over a year now and I wanted to like this shoe but from the first time I slipped it on I knew it was a no go. I quickly removed the shoe, packaged it up and used the return label as it was quite narrow and I could tell it would not provide the feel I love with the 996. Buyer beware...
like older versionsThe Vapor 11 was the oddball. The Vapor 12 reminds me of the older versions. To be more specific, the Vapor 12 reminds me of the Vapor 9.5.
Good Shoe, Runs NarrowHad to switch to another shoe because the toe box was too narrow for my feet. Otherwise, great feel on court. Light and low feeling shoe.
Proper evolution of Vapor xThe Vapor 11 I thought was not that bad, I enjoyed the shoe especially for sliding and durability. I LOVE the Vapor 12's, it's annoying seeing all of these people complain that they are not the X's or that 9.5 is the best. Alright then people, go buy those shoes then. The Vapor 12 is amazing, it's a true Vapor. The shoe fits like a glove with the lace system, might need runners knot for zero heel slippage. The shoe is fast, minimalist and if you liked the Vapor before the 11. If you LOVED the Vapor 11, this is not anything like that shoe, you might as well buy the GP.
Nothing will ever come close to the vapor 9.5Nike keeps missing the mark. The 9.5/X Vapor was nearly perfect, but they butchered it with the Vapor Pro 2, Vapor 11, and now the Vapor 12. The latest version feels heavy, clunky, and just plain bad. Their quality has dropped so hard — it’s disappointing. Definitely not buying.
Not the Vapor 9.5 or XI am convinced that Nike hates money. They took the nearly perfect 9.5 / X Vapor shoe and mutilated it with the Vapor Pro 2, Vapor 11, and now the Vapor 12. It's a heavy and clunky shoe that sucks. Their products have gone down hill so hard, it really is a shame. Hard pass.
Not as premiumI’ve tried every version of the Vapor since it first came out. The Vapor 12 is definitely an improvement over the previous 11th design, but the excessive use of plastic makes the shoe feel a bit stiff (Hopefully they'd get soft when broken in). I understand that inflation has driven the price up to $170, but the outsole and upper don’t feel as premium as they should. It almost feels like a cheaper version of the Vapor.
Fast and ResponsiveGreat shoe. Quick and responsive. Drives like a sports car rather than a soft-suspension cruiser. Not quite as low to the ground as the Zoom Vapor Pro but closer than any other current Nike tennis shoe.
Vapor 12I am big fan of the Vapor 11 and was optimistic about the arrival of the Vapor 12. However, I am extremely disappointed as this shoe has very little support or cushioning. Too low to the ground and is apparently made for people with low arches. I also wear a custom orthotic. I will have to stock up on Vapor 11's now as I cannot wear this shoe. Feet are absolutely killing me after wearing these shoes. Hopefully, Nike will come out with some new Premium alternatives in 2025 as the Vapor 12 is not going to work for me.
Swoosh logo is even BIGGER nowGet this if you want to be a walking billboard for Nike. Otherwise, it’s a quality shoes and performs well.
Best ShoesI enjoyed Vapor 11 for the stability and the style. Vapor 12 is a huge upgrade — it’s speedy and comfortable without sacrificing the responsiveness and stability. The style is a bit of meh compared to Vapor 11.
Like Vapor X again, YAYSooo it’s what we’ve been asking for... Everyone has always said just give us the Vapor X back and it seems like Nike finally listened.
Thanks NikeThe OG Vapor Pro (the ones that Alcaraz still wears) were my favorite shoe of all time. So I was excited when the 11's came out...and they were AWFUL! Felt like bricks, too sticky and just bad. When these were announced, I was skeptical. I had been wearing the Gel Res 9s and tried the new Gel Res X and it's like wearing glue traps on your feet, no ability to slide in those!! Tried the new Vapor 12s and they feel so good! The feel of the outsole reminds me so much of the vapor pros! Nike did so well with these new 12s. Thanks Nike for listening to your consumers!
Best shoe everI love how this shoe feels, how it looks, and how it plays. I would definitely recommend this to you, was amazing!
Best shoe everThis is one of my favorite shoes of all time! It has a springy aerodynamic feel. It moves well for sliding with a low to ground comfortable feel. I love the look and feel of this shoe, and would definitely recommend!