Comfort 9.5

When it comes to comfort, I like to evaluate a pair of tennis shoes with a few different factors or criteria in mind:

• Shock absorption
• Form-fit
• Pressure points

Shock Absorption

The shoe is one of the more comfortable pairs of tennis shoes I’ve ever worn in terms of cushion underfoot.

They’ve packed the shoe with lots of technology to make this happen, and all combined, it does an excellent job at absorbing shock for a comfortable ride, which you can both feel and see with each step.

The result was that my legs felt less fatigue after playing with them, and I noticed how my joints felt better than usual after hitting the court as well.

I also had the opportunity to take these shoes for a two-mile beach run, and I didn’t have any issues or noticeable discomfort. Although they’re certainly not intended for logging lots of miles running, their overall comfort was impressive from heel to toe on each stride.

Form-Fit

As far a fit goes, the shoes were also fantastic. I enjoyed the Mono-Sock construction of the upper, which feels great once you’ve put the shoe on and eliminates any awkward bunching that can sometimes occur with your traditional shoe tounges. I also love the foam material they’ve worked into the collar of these shoes, which is super plush.

They have a medium width, but I like how they gently hug your foot once you’ve slipped them on. Honestly, you can job lightly in them without even tightening the laces because of how well designed and snug they fit, which means your feet remain perfectly in place, and your feet won’t slide around at all.

Pressure Points

The only area of comfort where I did have some minor issues was with the upper around the toe box or, more specifically, the shoe’s vamp.

With any pair of shoes, the vamp collapses or bends with your foot as you take each step. However, the Court FF 2s feature a thicker material covering the entire upper for durability, including the vamp. Unfortunately, if you don’t end up with a clean crease, as happened with my right foot, you end up feeling pressure at the top of your foot.

It wasn’t an issue with my left foot, so there’s a good chance not everyone will experience this issue, but early on, it did cause a bit of discomfort, which because less and less the more I wore the shoes.

All in all, if comfort is a priority, then I’d highly recommend these shoes.

Stability 9.4

In terms of stability, this model is top-notch.

The shoes performed exceptionally well through all the agility and footwork drills I threw at them. I particularly liked the feel of the Mon-Sock upper, which hugs your foot and helps keep it locked in place.

I felt confident in terms of lateral or side to side baseline movement, and I could sense the added support of the thicker TPU cover and reinforced heel, both of which give the shoe extra structure.

The same was true for quick changes in direction as well as vertical, or diagonal movement, which all felt very organic – not too loose or stiff and zero sacrifices in comfort.

Without a doubt, stability is one of the Court FF 2s standout features.

Traction 9.3

I tested the shoes exclusively on hard court, where I think this particular outsole is well-suited, and overall was very satisfied with the result.

At all times, I felt sure-footed and confident in my movement, which married super well with the shoe’s excellent stability.

I loved how secure they felt when pushing off to take that first step toward a ball along with smaller steps to approach and prep for just the right spacing when hitting a groundstroke.

The shoes stopped quickly with a slight bit of give without sacrificing a fast recovery to the middle of the court.

Durability 9.1

From a durability standpoint, the shoes also performed super well. I was impressed with how well the outsoles were holding up even after hours of playtesting on hard courts.

The generous PGuard toe protection up front kept the shoes safe from any toe-drags or sliding, especially on the inside, which I know is often a problematic area for many players.

At the top of the shoe, the smooth TPU outer covering for the upper seemed to ward off any significant scrapes or abrasion.

Weight 8.7

Although the Court FF 2s are far from the lightest shoes on the market, their mid-range weight doesn’t have you feeling sluggish.

At first glance, these should look like they’d weigh more than they do because they’re a bit chunkier than many other shoes out there.

However, a lot of the visual bulk comes at the shoe’s midsole, which uses Asics’s lightweight Flyte Foam combined with their resin Trusstic system to help keep weight down.

Despite the weight being very reasonable for these shoes, I did find them to feel a little bulky at times, so at times tighter or more precise footwork required a bit of extra focus.

If you’re looking for an ultra-light tennis shoe, these certainly aren’t your best bet, but I believe most players will find the weight to be ideal, which, through Asics’ thoughtful design, also provides you with high-end stability and durability.

Ventilation 8.5

One of the areas that I wouldn’t consider a significant strength is how breathable they are, and ultimately it’s one of those areas of tradeoff that players will have to consider.

To provide durability, the shoes upper is well-protected, but the result is less ventilation with fewer locations for heat to escape.

It’s not awful and perhaps more than acceptable for most players, but for this reason, I appreciated the white colorway that helped reflect the sun to help keep them cool.