New Balance MC803 vs adidas Originals Pieced In Track Top

New Balance MC803

Battle Stats

Total Wins: 2
Total Losses: 2
Wins vs. Competitor: 1
Sales Rank: #4412

The MC803 is a mid cut tennis shoe providing superior support and stability.
Abzorb® forefoot.
Abzorb® is NB's top of the line foam material with excellent cushioning and compression set properties.
A blend of Dupont™ Engage®, Isoprene rubber and proprietary materials provides the ultimate ride.
Rollbar® is a TPU medial and or lateral post with composite plate designed to minimize rearfoot movement (pronation and supination). When combined with TS2® provides the ultimate in motion control.
C-CAP® midsole lightweight compression molded EVA provides cushioning and flexibility.
N-DURANCE® rubber compound outsole for maximum durability in high-wear areas.
Leather upper.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 25 reviews)

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Posted: 2009-11-20 05:47:09
Reviewer: Cheryl B from Congress, AZ
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My husband I both have these court shoes for play & like them. Size is good as my husband needs the XX wide size & these are great. He plays a lot of pickleball & the shoes really get a workout on a daily basis. Mine do not work as hard, but I wear them a lot & like them very much. Highly recommended.

Posted: 2009-11-02 13:16:40
Reviewer: Owen from Long Island
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I play Platform Tennis throughout the winter and need good grip, comfort, and support. 803s do it all. And you look like the coolest guy ever in these babies!

Posted: 2009-10-07 06:55:16
Reviewer: Anonymous from Sedona, AZ
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This is a great tennis shoe! I had been suffering foot problems such as plantar fasciitis and arthritic-like pains. These shoes felt good from the start and after playing tennis in them for several weeks my foot problems have abated.

Posted: 2009-08-19 05:29:39
Reviewer: Anonymous from Virginia
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There are not a lot of court shoes designed for folks like me who are medium-heavy (6' - 205lb) and have medium-wide feet (E or EE). These shoes provide plenty of lateral stability for playing ball, and are fairly comfortable off the court. My only nitpick is that they get hot quickly - that's the inevitable downside to having lots of stability padding. Now, if New Balance would only keep their lineup stable so that we wouldn't have to keep finding new shoe models each year...

Posted: 2009-08-03 06:25:30
Reviewer: Bill F from Montclair, New Jersey
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New Balance is my choice brand having EE width. I rotate three pair and like them all. I do replace with inserts immediately.

Posted: 2009-05-14 06:21:27
Reviewer: Anonymous from Raleigh, NC
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This is my 3rd or 4th pair of these. Very good shoe for handball...Good cushioning, stability, arch support, traction, and durability. Several of my friends use them as well.

Posted: 2009-05-04 14:47:38
Reviewer: Chris from Alpharetta, GA
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Watch your backside! New Balance has been a good provider for years. Very sad to see them slip in attention to product quality. 803's have a design deficiency. Thin rear outside sole that after a few hard matches will land you on your rear as slick plastic comes in contact with the court. I also tried the 654's and found the metal you lace through had been removed (vs. 653) so the laces pull through the "leather" in the hole below the top (Runner's knot) holes. Happened twice. Guess we need to pay attention to the design more when purchasing or look for alternatives. Again too bad, they had produced nice-looking, comfortable, capable (for reasonably skilled players who play hard) shoes.

Posted: 2009-04-29 13:52:34
Reviewer: Anonymous from Houston, TX
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I love New Balance shoes, but these are the exception. I play a lot of tennis and bought these because I have wide feet and love NB. I have to say that I really do not like these shoes. At first I thought they just needed breaking-in, but I have worn the sole thin and they are still uncomfortable and stiff. They feel like they have no give and will not bend easily, which, while supportive, don't allow for quick direction changes. I am now looking for a lighter, more flexible shoe even if I have to give up some side support.

Posted: 2009-04-09 12:53:20
Reviewer: Anonymous from NEW YORK
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Great tennis shoe - The tennis shoe is very comfortable, but has not helped my tennis game. I guess I cannot blame the shoe!!!!!

Posted: 2009-02-17 09:34:21
Reviewer: David M.
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Tennis NB shoe review - Everything seems fine so far. I've worn them 3 times for pickle ball and they feel great.

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