, the Nokona has a slightly wider toe box than the Brooks. The Nokona doesn’t feel quite as grippy as the Brooks, though, and the heel cushion is slightly thinner than the Brooks.
The Nokona has a more breathable, airy mesh side panel. The Brooks and Nokona panels are glued together, almost like you’ll find a pair of suede socks in a shoe store. The Nokona’s toe box is larger, so the foot tends to dig in. The thin heel cushion is easier to find in a shoe store than the Brooks’.
The Nokona’s heel cushion is thicker than the Brooks’, and it took more force to push it in. The Nokona’s toe drop is slightly higher than the Brooks. The Brooks is the only shoe that doesn’t feature an extra-long outsole, so the shoe’s Achilles’ are more likely to rub. The Nokona has stiffer rubber in the heel and forefoot area, which also made it harder for us to get a firm grip on the shoe.
The Nokona also doesn’t have a removable heel cap, like the Brooks. The removable cap is easy for cleaning, but it is still a nice feature that many people don’t appreciate. The Nokona’s rubber insole has the same soft cushioniness as the Brooks’, though, and the foot tends to settle in to the shoe.
The Nokona has a slightly wider toe box than the Brooks, but it doesn’t feel quite as grippy as the Brooks.
The Nokona has a thicker heel cushion than the Brooks, and it took more force to push it in.
The Nokona has a thicker heel cushion than the Brooks, but it doesn’t feel quite as grippy as the Brooks. The Nokona has a thicker heel cushion than the Brooks, but it doesn’t feel quite as grippy as the Brooks. The Nokona has a thicker heel cushion than the Brooks, but it doesn’t feel quite as grippy as the Brooks. The Nokona has a thicker heel cushion than the Brooks, but it doesn’t feel quite as grippy as the Brooks.
The Nokona has a firmer rubber in the heel and forefoot area, which also made it harder for us to get a firm grip on the shoe.
The Nokona has a thin heel cushion. The Brooks’ heel cushion is thinner than the Nokona’s, and it took more force to push it in.
The Nokona has a firmer rubber in the heel and forefoot area, which also made it harder for us to get a firm grip on the shoe.
The Nokona has a thin heel cushion.
The Nokona has a firmer rubber in the heel and forefoot area, which also made it harder for us to get a firm grip on the shoe.
The Nokona has a thin heel cushion and has a firmer rubber in the heel and forefoot area, which also made it harder for us to get a firm grip on the shoe.
None of these complaints apply to the Nokona overall—the shoe is extremely comfortable, and it is the best all-around tennis shoe you can get for most people.
What’s the best all-around tennis shoe for most people?
The answer is not an easy one. There are different models for women and men