Babolat
Babolat SFX 4 All Court Tennis Shoes Men (3A0S25A529) - White/Estate Blue
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Babolat SFX 4 All Court Tennis Shoes Men (3A0S25A529) - White/Estate Blue
WHITE/ESTATE BLUE / UK 8
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The Babolat SFX 4 All Court is the comfort-first shoe in Babolat's range, built around a genuinely wide fit and the thickest Ortholite insole they make. If you have broad feet, or you simply want maximum cushioning through long matches, this is the model to look at.
Key Features
- Wide fit — extra room through the forefoot, with a padded tongue and breathable mesh upper.
- Extra Cushion technology — midsole cushioning developed with Human Fab for shock absorption.
- Thick Ortholite insole — 60% thicker than the Propulse Fury 3, made with 20% recycled materials.
- Michelin outsole — Michelin Original rubber compound for traction and long wear life.
- Bucket-seat construction — three internal midfoot straps lock the foot down through lateral movement.
- Reinforced heel and rocker geometry — stability on hard stops and quick direction changes.
- All-court outsole — suitable for hard court, clay and artificial grass.
Performance Overview
Most tennis shoes chase a snug, race-fit last. The SFX 4 deliberately does not — it is built for players whose feet are wider than the standard mould, and the difference over a three-set match is substantial. The trade-off is usually stability, and Babolat answers that with the internal strapping and bucket-seat heel, which stop the foot sliding inside the shoe even though there is more room in it. The Michelin outsole is the other headline: it holds up to sliding and abrasion far better than a generic rubber compound.
Benefits
Wide-footed players get a shoe that fits properly out of the box instead of one they have to break in painfully. Heavy cushioning takes load off the feet, knees and joints across long sessions, and the Michelin outsole means you replace the shoe when it is worn out rather than when the tread has gone in two months.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Model | SFX 4 All Court |
| Model Code | 3A0S25A529 |
| Fit | Wide |
| Drop | 10mm |
| Surface | All court |
| Midsole | Extra Cushion technology |
| Insole | Ortholite, 60% thicker, 20% recycled content |
| Outsole | Michelin Original rubber |
| Colour | White/Estate Blue |
| Sizes Available | UK 7 to UK 12, including half sizes |
Sizing Note
This is a wide-fitting shoe. If you have standard-width feet, we recommend going half a size to a full size smaller than usual.
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Final Verdict
If you have wide feet and have been putting up with tennis shoes that pinch, the SFX 4 is worth trying on for that reason alone. The cushioning and the Michelin outsole make it a genuinely good shoe rather than just a wide one.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Model | SFX 4 All Court |
| Model Code | 3A0S25A529 |
| Fit | Wide |
| Drop | 10mm |
| Surface | All court |
| Midsole | Extra Cushion technology |
| Insole | Ortholite, 60% thicker, 20% recycled content |
| Outsole | Michelin Original rubber |
| Colour | White/Estate Blue |
| Sizes Available | UK 7 to UK 12, including half sizes |
| Shoe type | All Round |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Frequently asked questions
Sizes listed: UK 7, UK 7.5, UK 8, UK 8.5, UK 9, UK 9.5, UK 10, UK 10.5, UK 11, UK 11.5, UK 12. Availability varies by size – the size selector shows what's in stock.
Fit: Wide.
Cushioning: Extra Cushion technology.
Designed for: All court.
Yes – unworn shoes in their original, undamaged box can be returned within 14 days of purchase for a refund or exchange. Please put the shoe box inside a bag (no tape on the box). See our returns policy.
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