Breakdown

Comfort: 8.3

The dual-density midsole and the OrthoLite sock liner give these KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme 2s a good comfort level and a plush feel. Michelle said, "I found these shoes to be comfortable, as is expected from KSwiss. I would say they fit right between the Ultrashot 3s and the Hypercourt Express 2s — not as plush as the Hypercourt Expresses and a bit softer and more comfortable than the Ultrashots. There was a tiny bit of a break-in period for me, and I did note some pressure under the balls of my feet from time to time in these shoes throughout the playtest, but that subsided with aftermarket insoles. They fit my medium-width feet quite well, perfect in length and width and no issues with extra room or my feet moving around inside the shoes. And while it hasn't been super hot, they seem to be fairly breathable. I feel like the previous version was more comfortable, and I would have liked that same comfort level with these."

Being familiar with the previous generation of these shoes, Tiffani noticed that this update ran a little narrower. She explained, "The original Hypercourt Supremes are among my favorite tennis shoes of all time. When I tried on these Hypercourt Supreme 2s, I could tell that these were going to be a bit different. The fit was more true to medium versus the more generous fit that I am used to from previous KSwiss shoes I've worn, and the cut felt higher around my ankles. Because these shoes fit more like a medium, I had to adjust the lacing through the midfoot for my wider feet. I needed to loosen the laces there to let my feet relax. As I started playing, the shoes felt like they needed some time for the flex to loosen up. After about two hours, these shoes felt more settled in, and I had the lacing figured out for my feet. The cushioning cradled my feet, but at the same time I didn't feel like I was sinking into the shoes too much and I could move easily."

Brittany needed to wear these shoes for a while to let them break in for optimal comfort. She said, "The Hypercourt Supreme 2s had a three to four hour break-in before they really started to live up to their potential. The break-in was needed for them to start flexing and for the cushioning to mold around my feet. In the beginning of the playtest the cushioning around my heels was pushing against my foot, and while there wasn't any discomfort, it was a bit of an annoyance. The longer I wore the shoes, the better they felt. The cushioning started to conform not only around my heels, but underfoot as well, creating a comfortable and plush ride. I felt the fit was a little more narrow than the originals, and the uppers hugged my feet nicely for a glove-like fit. The Hypercourt Supreme 2s ran just slightly warm, and I did find myself taking them off immediately after hitting sessions.”

Zsofi was pleased with the level of cushioning on display, but she noted that this came with some significant weight. She said, “When I first put the Hypercourt Supreme 2s on what came to my mind was the amount of cushioning I felt under my feet. It was truly impressive, even for just walking around. Then, as I started to move more, I noticed that the shoes did feel a bit clunky to me, and they are definitely on the heavier side. I got used to their weight a bit as the playtest went on and the outsole started flexing more, so this clunkiness did improve."

Foot Support / Stability: 8.8

The KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme 2s provide plenty of support and stability from the DuraWrap X synthetic uppers and the OrthoLite sock liners. Because of past injuries, Brittany is extra aware of how her shoes fit. She said, "I like how the bootie construction allowed my feet to feel nice and secure within the shoes. With the snugger fit, there wasn't any extra room for my feet to move around, and I appreciated the locked-in feel. I did use the final eyelet to really cinch the shoes around my ankles, and that added more stability to already stable shoes. I'm really picky with stability due to past ankle injuries, and the shoes checked this box with no issues. I had plenty of confidence pushing off and changing directions. They almost offered too much stability, if that is even possible."

After tightening up the laces, Tiffani was confident with the fit. She explained, "These Hypercourt Supreme 2s really delivered for me on both the support and stability fronts. I did need to adjust my lacing, and I pulled the laces through the last eyelet to lock my heel into place. At first, my feet were lifting up a bit, but with the change in lacing and about a two hour break-in period, the shoes flexed better and my heels stayed down in them. As mentioned in the comfort section, it felt like these shoes were cut higher around the ankles, and I always felt secure in terms of stability."

Michelle preferred the feel of the Hypercourt Supreme 2s on the court over simply walking around in them. She said, "I found these shoes to have more stability than support. The support wasn't bad, but the stability seemed better. The shoes seem to have a larger outrigger compared to the previous model. This made the shoes feel a bit slappy at times when I was just walking around in them, but that sensation dissipated when moving on the court."

The support and stability were good for Zsofi, although she did have a little trouble with the ankle collar at first. She noted, "I had no issues with the amount of support or stability I got from these shoes. I felt nicely locked in, almost a bit too much actually, especially with the minor pain I felt around my right ankle for the majority of the playtest. I just felt that the ankle collar didn't really flex enough as I was stepping, but as the playtest went on, the pain subsided." 

Overall Sole Durability: 9.3

It was unanimous! Our playtesters all agreed that the durability of these KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme 2 shoes stood out over everything else. Zsofi described, "I will honestly say that I saw absolutely zero wear on the shoes during the playtest. Durability is easily one of the most impressive aspects of these shoes."

Durability was also the standout feature for Brittany. She said, "I wore these shoes easily 10-plus hours on court because I wanted to see if I could test the durability of not only the outsoles, but also the uppers and toe areas. I was left impressed at the end of the playtest. Besides some dirt, there was virtually no wear on my outsoles. Looking at the uppers, I didn't see any wear or tear. I would have had to use a microscope to see the small amount of smoothing on my right toe bumper. I can confidently say I have lots of life left on these, and they would have been perfect for me when I was in juniors spending three-plus hours on court per day."

"These shoes are durable!" exclaimed Michelle. "I am shocked at how well they have been holding up! I'm really impressed because I have worn them well over three weeks and was expecting to have smoothed outsoles by now."

The durability was a major plus for Tiffani as well. She said, "Outstanding is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Hypercourt Supreme 2's durability. My outsoles show virtually no wear, and I've been wearing them for at least 15 hours on the hard courts. The toe of my left shoe, which I can drag pretty heavily on my two-handed backhand, shows just a little bit of smoothing. Durability is a big highlight of this review for me."

Traction: 7.9

Our team found the KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme 2s to be on the grippier side of the spectrum. The traction did change in the first few hours of play for Michelle. She said, "I tend to think KSwiss has stickier outsoles than some other brands. I would say these Hypercourt Supreme 2s felt sticky to start, but they wore down a bit as the test went on. I'm trying to learn to slide into shots a little bit more gracefully on hard courts — baby steps! But at least these shoes allowed me to attempt that."

Tiffani was comfortable with the balance of grip and give these shoes provided. She noted, "I felt confident in my movements and I didn't notice any issues when I was playing points or rallying. The traction struck me as a little on the grippier side, but I still felt that I could move smoothly without feeling stuck to the court."

Zsofi thought the Hypercourt Supreme 2's traction would be great for the player who prefers to feel secure in their on-court movements. She said, "When it came to traction, I did find the shoes to be more on the sticky side. For me, that didn't really change during the playtest, but it really depends on whether you like stickier shoes or not." 

"Similar to the previous model, the Hypercourt Supreme 2s offer a slightly stickier traction," added Brittany. "When moving around the court, there is more grip than give. I wouldn't say it affected my movement, but I definitely noticed it at times when pushing out of my shots. Additionally, with the cushioning underfoot, I was sitting up a little higher in the shoes and didn’t feel as connected to the court."

Weight: 7.4

The KSwiss Hypercourt Supreme 2s are packed with plenty of stability and durability, but this benefit comes with added weight. Our playtesters all noticed this increase compared to the previous version of these shoes. Michelle explained, "On the positive side, these shoes never felt bulky moving on the court or too heavy. On the other side, they felt heavier than the model they replaced. I was sort of shocked at how much more built up these shoes felt compared to the previous model. We see a lot of shoes go in the opposite direction on the scale, but these Hypercourt Supreme 2s got heavier."

Tiffani thought the updated weight almost made the Hypercourt Supreme 2s feel like a different model. She said, "The weight category is where I felt the biggest difference between the Hypercourt Supreme 2s and the originals. Whereas the first model bridged that gap between lightweight and stability shoes, the Supreme 2s feel much more substantial and heavier. For me, the weight of the Hypercourt Supreme 2s made them feel more like an update to the Ultrashot line than the Hypercourt Supremes."

"The new Hypercourt Supreme 2s won't be the lightest shoes out there," added Zsofi. "When I first put them on, I really felt like the weight was substantial, and combining that with how well cushioned the shoes were, sometimes I felt a bit stuck on court. I had the sensation of sinking into the shoes too much while trying to change directions fast." 

After a break-in period, the Hypercourt Supreme 2s felt less heavy and bulky to Brittany. She described, "I didn't look at the weight of the shoes before I slipped them on and headed down to the court for the first time. During my initial hit, I found them to feel more substantial than the previous generation. I hate to say it, but they felt clunky. My suspicions were confirmed when I checked the weight and saw they were 2 ounces heavier than the originals. I felt like my feet were almost slapping the ground, and I wasn't moving fluidly around the court. Fast forward to the end of the playtest. The shoes started to flex, and I had a better heel-to-toe transition. This helped me move more effectively on court. The overall experience reminded me of early generation Barricades."

Breakdown Summary