The Barricade sets the mark in terms of stability and durability, and this 14th version is even lighter and faster than ever before.
Known for its stability and durability, the adidas Barricade 14 carries on that reputation, but is now lighter, speedier, and more comfortable than before. With 25 years of design and refine at adidas, the ultimate hard court stability and durability shoe is now offering all-around performance; stable and durable without compromising step-in comfort or speed. As soon as you slip this shoe on you will notice the plush padding that surrounds your ankle; heel and tongue cushioning. The upper consists of engineered mesh combined with adituff for a soft and breathable feel, and abrasion resistance where it is needed most. Underfoot you can feel a super plush Repetitor midosle located in the heel while the forefoot is equipped with Lightstrike Pro for responsive energy return. A lightweight chassis combined with the Barricade signature claw design gives you locked-in support and the lateral stability needed for aggressive movements. The outsole is made from a Lighttraxion rubber compound which improves the level of traction and makes the shoe feel lighter than it ever has. In typical Barricade fashion, the outsole is backed by a Tennis Warehouse six month outsole durability guarantee.
- Upper: Breathable engineered mesh upper combined with ADITUFF material that is strategically placed in high wear areas and drag zones.
- Midsole: Full length dual density Repetitor and Lightstrike cushioning; plusher feel in the heel and responsive energy return in the forefoot. Lightweight chassis and signature barricade claw adds stability while cutting down on weight compared to previous torsion systems.
- Outsole: Lighttraxion rubber compound provides a superb blend of traction and durability, while creating a lighter Barricade than before. This shoe features a Tennis Warehouse six month outsole durability guarantee.
- Color: White / Gold / Red
Fit Details
| Length: | True |
|---|---|
| Width: | Medium |
| Arch: | Medium |
| Break-in: | Slight |
| Weight: | 14.1 ounces (size 10.5) |
| Durability Guarantee: | Yes |
| Surface: | Hard (All Court) |
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Customer Reviews
Comfortable but very very low durabilityI grew up using the barricades throughout my youth tennis career (2000~2010). Back then they were known for being battleships that were super robust and durable. I have been playing pickleball and bought a pair of barricades expecting them to be very robust. Unfortunately, it seems like the rubber on the bottom of the shoe is now very soft and has very poor durability.
Initially, the shoes were true to size out of the box, but the plastic side-piece by the front of the shoes caused me a lot of pain on the outside side of my right foot. I fixed this with an alternate lacing pattern and I was happy with how the shoes felt. But very quickly (within ~1.5 months of playing pickleball 2~3 times a week, 2.5 hours each session) I had worn a massive hole into the toe of one of the shoes. Within 3 months the hole was massive and I had worn thru the outsoles in numerous other places too.
I believe this is a problem with the latest generation of the barricades. My wife has the previous generation and does not have these durability issues. I hope adidas will return to the style of the previous generation
Too narrowAgree with other reviews that the shoes are much more narrow than in the past. Left foot going numb just wearing the shoe and sitting down for 20 minutes. Not a great buy
Not the same barricade of old..They changed the shoe, extremely narrow now. My feet were going numb on my first match. Long time barricade fan just jumped ship. On to Nike or Yonex.....
Almost disposable...These look good, but are complete garbage. They are not that "wide" and I wore all the way through the outer sole to the soft inside stuff after literally 4 or 5 sessions. Submitted for a warranty replacement, but NOT WORTH THE HASSLE. Switching to ASICS Gel Res X EE.
More comfortable, way less durableI wore through the toe area in these in roughly 2 weeks. The previous versions would last me at least a month or two. These are much lighter and comfortable on the court, but at a significant cost to the durability. These are definitely not a durability shoe any more, the outsole rubber is too soft and thin.
Narrower than previous iterationsI've been a longtime user of the Barricade, and this was the first time that I felt the normal width was too narrow and caused discomfort. I had chalked it up at first to tougher break-in but was not the case. Going to try the wide fit. Given TW doesn't offer too many wide shoe choices, I'm a little concerned that I'll have less options in the future.
Really bad productVery uncomfortable - way too tight. And poor durability. Wore through the sole in 1 month. What a disappointment...
Big Improvement in Comfort and SpeedMaybe this is my secret for comfort in the forefoot, but I do a thin compression sock along with with a regular ankle sock. Double sock this shoe or use a thicker tennis sock. This made the shoe very comfortable. For me, the fit is better than the previous barricade and much faster. I'm 10 hours into this shoe and no durability issues at all. I bought the newer orange colorway and perhaps that's why. Highly recommend this shoe. This shoe is not a clunker like the Asics Gel Res X or Kswiss pinnacle.
Wide sizes are not wideFar from being wide, they are some of the most narrow shoes I have seen. Had to return. Wanted to save others the hassle.
Great shoe for 2 weeksWe have tried 2 pairs of these and my 12 year old son has gone through outsole in less than 2 weeks. Comfort is great but significantly less durable than the Barricade 13.
