New Balance 996v7 First Look! Is It Better Than the CT Rally? Which Tennis Shoes Fit Your Game?

Hey guys it's Michelle with Tennis Warehouse and today I'm going to compare two New Balance shoes and give you a first look at the brand new New Balance 996 V7. So both of these shoes have a few things in common that we'll start off with. Both shoes do have that durability outsole guarantee which is going to mean you've got this shoe for six months and if you wear out that outsole you've got another pair coming to you. So we love that about this. The next thing that they have in common is New Balance is really well known for their variety of widths. So we have a B width in the women's as well as a D width which is a wider option and then on the men's side we start with that D width and we go up to 2E. If you're looking for a wide shoe New Balance has you covered. Both these shoes are going to be an amazing experience it's just dependent on what you are looking for. So let's take a little bit of a closer look at the 996 V7. I personally think this is the best 996 that I have seen yet. The previous ones lacked in a little underfoot cushioning as well as support in the upper and New Balance has completely adjusted and fixed that and I can tell you exactly why. So we see that fuel cell cushioning in the midsole it now runs from the heel all the way to the toe. So previously I thought the shoe felt a little slappy and cardboardy underfoot now it is definitely a plusher response. New Balance has updated that upper as well so we've got some mesh breathability but it has more structure to it than previous versions so you're definitely going to feel that support. They've also updated the lacing system which mimics the CT Rally lacing system you really can cinch it up and it's going to be nice and durable. Some things that separate this one from the CT Rally is I feel like it's a little bit lighter just a tiny bit on the scale but underfoot it's going to be a little bouncier quicker and more responsive. Now we take a closer look at the CT Rally we're seeing a little bit more of that TPU on the upper and it's got a woven mesh so it's going to have even more support even more stability. The midsole is that fresh foam midsole from New Balance so I think this one feels even plusher underfoot you really sink into it all day comfort. This shoe is going to have great traction as well as stability on the court. I actually was going to compare the two outsoles we do have two different outsole patterns here both are going to be great options I think the CT Rally is going to be better suited for the player that likes a more stable feel while the 996 V7 is going to allow you to slide into your shots and really recover a little bit faster. So if you're trying to make the decision between these two options 996 V7 is going to be your lightweight speedy fast comfortable and still durable option while the CT Rally is going to be that stable cushion comfort for all day wear. Both are great options and if you have any further questions about either of these shoes let us know in the comments below be sure to subscribe to our coming soon and to grab a pair go to Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Warehouse Europe or Tennis Only.