 Tennis
Magazine Review (Editor's Choice)
FIRST TAKE:
One of K-Swiss’ 7.0 System Series of high-performance shoes, this sneaker is built to last.
HOW IT TESTED:
The Defier RS wears like iron, with a full-grain leather upper, toe-drag protection for players with open-stance forehands, and a rubber outsole that’s extra tough where you need it to be, in the toe and heel. But durability is a long-term benefit, the kind you appreciate six months down the road. What about the here and now? Playtesters said that the Defier RS was comfortable right out of the box, with no break-in period, and the weight was considered just right—not too heavy that it’s a drag on your feet, not too light that it sacrifices cushioning or stability. Nice touch: the Heel-Grip lining, a grippy though not uncomfortable material that keeps your heel from slipping.
BOTTOM LINE:
It’s the total package, with outstanding durability, stability, and comfort.
The
K-Swiss DEFIER RS is engineered to stand up to the most intense game. The TecTuff high-abrasion toe wrap creates a durable barrier between the court and the foot. The abrasion-resistant DragGuard is placed in the toe and the heel of the Aosta 7.0 rubber outsole. The Defier RS outsole features non-marking and a clay-friendly herringbone tread pattern for multi-surface traction .
- Men
- Suggested
Retail Price: $100.00
- Our
Price: $76.95
- Weight
Comparison Chart
- Shock
Spring located in the heel and forfoot of
superior cushioning
- Cushion
Board Construction provides support and
cushioning
- Tedtuff
Toe Wrap provides a n extra line of
defense for toe draggers
- Stay-Tied
Laces
- Ortholite
Insoles-Anti-microbial and moisture
management
- Dragguard
located in high-wear areas of the toe and heel
to increase durability
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