After thoroughly analyzing the Bela Pro black model, I am now delving into the technical features and playing sensations of the Bela Tour. This model stands out with its dynamic design and exceptional quality, and it also supports environmental sustainability by incorporating recycled materials.
A product of a long-standing collaboration with Argentine maestro Bela, these shoes are part of a premium range designed for demanding players. This collection includes not just shoes, but also snowshoes, luggage, and apparel.
The Bela Tour is designed to meet the needs of avid padel enthusiasts with a comprehensive range of equipment from the W brand, catering to every aspect of the game.
**Bela + Bela Tour**
Just as with padel rackets, shoes are crucial for optimal performance in your sport. Key selection criteria include mechanical properties (comfort, durability, stability) and dynamic properties (cushioning, flexibility, grip), which should be tailored to the player’s profile.
Price is another consideration, as high-end padel shoes often come with a higher cost due to advanced materials and technologies. However, this investment is typically justified by the benefits provided.
It’s essential to choose padel shoes based on your level of play. Beginners might prefer lighter shoes to reduce fatigue, while experienced players, with more control over their movements, should focus on reinforced tips to withstand repeated slipping. Choosing the right shoe for your stage of development is crucial.
**Bela Tour: Ma Che Bella!**
I am impressed by the aesthetic of these shoes. The pristine white base, while prone to dirt, pairs elegantly with the striking red and black accents. White, often seen as the absence of color, represents purity, delicacy, and minimalism.
Lacing is an important aspect of ensuring comfort, stability, and safety. The Bela Tour features flat laces with a stiff plastic tip and an optimal length, eliminating the need for double knotting. The double eyelet system allows for customizable lacing for a personalized fit.
**Bela Tour Cassis 3**
The shoe’s design integrates seamlessly with the upper, providing anatomical wrapping and improved pressure distribution, especially around the midfoot. This enhances stability, optimizes tension distribution, and reduces injury risk.
The sizing system offers precise adjustments in increments of 2/3 for even sizes and 1/3 for odd sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for foot lengths ranging from 40 to 49 1/3.
**A Plethora of Engineering**
These shoes incorporate numerous technologies to combine comfort, safety, and durability. They offer optimal stability, limit supination, and enhance control of lateral movements, thanks to a recycled rubber sole reinforced with EVA foam.
Key technologies include:
- **Strobel Sewing Technique**: Enhances flexibility, comfort, lightness, and stability by sewing the upper to a soft midsole.
- **OrthoLite Hybrid 3D Molded Insole**: Made from recycled materials, providing three-dimensional support and reducing fatigue.
- **4D Chassis Support**: Integrated into the midsole for optimal rigidity, stability, and energy transfer.
- **Optimum Grip Outsole**: Features vortex patterns inspired by cat's pads for flexibility and stability, enhancing rotational and pivoting movements.
- **Sensifeel 2.0**: Improves comfort and breathability with a lightweight technical mesh.
- **DF2 Technology (Dynamic Fit 2)**: Protects the heel with a 9 mm drop and a more rigid rear counter for better foot support.
- **Fused 8 Foam Midsole**: Offers exceptional cushioning with strategically positioned zones of varying hardness.
- **Endofit Technology**: Provides a second-skin fit for improved comfort and support.
- **Duralast Outsoles**: Made from high-density rubber, resistant to abrasion, and designed for long-term durability.
**Performance on the Court**
From the outset, the Bela Tour impressed with its exceptional grip and ergonomics. The combination of innovative technologies and high-performance rubber creates a sensation of unity with the foot, allowing for rapid and precise directional changes.
The reinforced chassis delivers outstanding stability, even during intense movements. Responsive cushioning and excellent breathability ensure comfort throughout the game. Weighing 362 grams (T45), these shoes strike a perfect balance between lightness and robustness.
**Conclusion**
After extensive testing, I can confirm that the Bela Tour lives up to its promises. They offer excellent comfort, foot support, and ventilation, even during the most intense matches. More flexible than the Pro version, they cater to players like Bela, who need flexibility to protect their tendons.
With impeccable grip and precise directional changes, these shoes are a valuable investment for players at all levels seeking performance and dynamism. They also come in red and black, pairing well with the Bela 2.5 snowshoes.
A special thanks to Wilson Europe for their trust. I look forward to sharing more reviews of their upcoming products soon!
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