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Gear Reviews: Shoes: Nike
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Nike Air Max Mirabella

Nike Air Max MirabellaWOMEN
Price: $82
Weight: 12.1 oz.
Sizes: 5-11, 12

Ideal foot types: Neutral
Best surface: Hard

Final Analysis: While we didn’t love this women’s shoe from Nike, we definitely had a higher opinion of it than our weartesters. From a performance standpoint, highly competitive players will appreciate the stability and support of the Mirabella. The Air Max in the heel does a nice job of absorbing shock when your foot hits the court. It also elevates the back of your foot which, when combined with the low ride in the forefoot, can feel a bit awkward. The shoe has adequate ventilation and is light enough that it won’t weigh you down. The biggest problem is it takes a while before the shoe starts to feel comfortable. The upper is fairly stiff and there’s not a huge amount of cushioning, so it’s not the softest of experiences. The Mirabella is definitely for players who like their shoes to feel tough and sturdy.

Test Scores

Stability
TM: 7.5; WT: 6.4
Cushioning 
TM: 7.5; WT: 5.2
Arch Support
TM: 7; WT: 5.9
Weight
TM: 7.5; WT: 6.5
Ventilation
TM: 7; WT: 6.3
Break-in time
TM: 6.5; WT: 5.3
Overall Satisfaction
TM: 7.2; WT: 5.9
Combined Score
6.5

(TM: TENNIS Rating; WR: Weartester Rating)

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