Nike Air Zoom Vapor Cage 4 Rafa Clay

Court Blue/Metallic Silver/Black

The Nike Vapor Cage 4 tennis shoe is a high-performance footwear option designed to withstand the toughest on-court demands. It features a durable and supportive upper with a unique cage design that provides exceptional stability and protection during lateral movements. The shoe's responsive cushioning and foam midsole offer superior comfort and shock absorption, reducing the strain on your feet and joints. The rubber outsole with a herringbone pattern delivers excellent traction on various court surfaces, ensuring quick movements and precise footwork. With its sleek and modern design, the Nike Vapor Cage 4 combines style and performance for the avid tennis player. Elevate your game with confidence in the Nike Vapor Cage 4 tennis shoe.

Ever since their first entry into tennis footwear back in 1973, Nike have set the trends that define the shoes we see on-court to this day.

Bringing colour and attitude to a sport famed for its formal dress codes, the Swoosh shook up the establishment in the 70s with some inspired designs and endorsements, signing up first Ilie Nastase in ’73, and then, in 1978, John McEnroe.

Confident and uncompromising, McEnroe was the perfect partner for Nike as they grew their influence in the game, particularly thanks to his personal championing of the classic Air Trainer 1 in the 80s – a shoe that likely wouldn’t have seen the light of day had he not insisted its prototype be developed into a full design.

After McEnroe came Agassi, Courier, and Sampras. All three had some superb shoes that pushed the boundaries for technology as much as looks, with Agassi’s Air Tech Challenge and Sampras’s Air Oscillate featuring industry-leading engineering, just as Federer and Nadal’s shoes have in more recent times.

Rafa’s signature shoe, the Zoom Vapor Cage, remains available today with its winning combination of performance and durability, while Naomi Osaka’s Zoom GP Turbo follows in the footsteps of Serena’s Flare in leading the way for women’s footwear. Elsewhere, check out the NXT range for the latest tech-focused designs, or if you prefer something simple, lightweight, and comfy, the Lite collection has you covered.

All court tennis shoes are designed to perform across a variety of court surfaces, making them versatile footwear options for tennis players. These shoes feature an outsole with a universal tread pattern to provide the right balance of grip and give on both hard and clay courts, and even grass. Additionally, they often have reinforced toe caps for added durability, considering the high-wear nature of tennis. Cushioning and stability are prioritised to support swift lateral movements and quick pivots. All court tennis shoes are ideal for players who play on different surfaces or for those who prefer a multi-purpose tennis shoe.

Rafael Nadal, born in 1986 on the island of Mallorca, Spain, is one of tennis's most iconic figures. Nicknamed the "King of Clay," Nadal has dominated clay court competitions, most notably the French Open, which he has won an unprecedented number of times. Known for his intensity, physicality, and never-give-up attitude, Nadal's topspin-heavy game and tenacity make him a formidable opponent on any surface. His playing style, characterised by powerful groundstrokes and remarkable endurance, has earned him multiple Grand Slam titles and a place in the "Big Four" of men's tennis.