Our verdict

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The Roger Advantage is one of On Running’s first “tennis shoes” named after the tennis legend, Roger Federer. With a classic tennis sneaker design reminiscent of the popular a supportive and durable shoe and superb cushioning of its Cloudtech and SpeedBoard technologies, it is a smashing hit Why trust us. But serious tennis players, look away. These are no performance shoes for match day.

Pros

  • Versatile design
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  • Cushioned and snappy
  • Supportive
  • Fits like a glove
  • Featherweight
  • Not quite breathable
  • Recycled materials (10%)

Cons

  • Consider the Roger Advantage if you want
  • Questionable durability
  • Not worth $140

Not worth $140

On The Roger Advantage:

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Consider the Roger Advantage if you want

If you’re looking for a serious performance tennis shoe that is durable and court-ready, consider the following: 

Not quite breathable

A lot of the reviewers praised the Roger Advantage as a very comfortable tennis-inspired sneaker. One fan commented, “I’m not taking these off…I’m pretty comfortable in these” while the other one mentioned that he “loved it already” even after his first few steps. Also, a reviewer named it a “Grand Slam, all-around summer shoe.”

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Many reviewers praised the superb overall comfort of the shoe. While some preferred to have more arch support underfoot, one user stated that it was “a lot more lightweight and comfortable than most sneakers” and others claimed that their feet did not get tired while wearing these.

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Most Roger Advantage fans cheered on its versatility and classic style. Some pointed out the attention to detail of the recycled, vegan upper, while others referred to it as “less of tennis shoes, more of tennis-inspired shoes” and looking fantastic as everyday shoes.

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The plushness of the midsole was praised a lot and it seems it has everything to do with the Cloudtec midsole foam coupled with the Speedboard technology that creates snappy propulsion on each step.

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On The Roger

Thanks to its combination of soft vegan leather and padded heel lining, it provided a secure, lockdown fit around the foot and ankle. On fans commended the unique tongue design and lace loops that hold the foot in place.

Sizing can be quite tricky and may perpetuate on different foot types. Nevertheless, some praised the shoe’s roomy forefoot fit.

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Lightweight winner

Weighing in at just 255 grams (size 9 for men), fans raved about the shoe’s lightness, referring to it as one of the lightest tennis-inspired sneakers on the market. They attributed this to the thin synthetic polyester upper and the spongy Cloudtec midsole technology. “Light, very light,” most have claimed.

Not quite breathable 

A number of Roger Advantage users commented on the lack of ventilation around the upper and the thick material around the collar which traps heat and moisture inside the foot.

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Durability letdown

Durability may also be an issue as some users of the Roger Advantage observed significant wear on the outsole after a few uses. Also, some attest that the shoe felt flimsy, “like a flat slab” and “not worth the steep premium price.”

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