Platform Tennis Shoe Review - K-Swiss Ultrascendor

Updated 4.21.15...like all great shoes, the Ultrascendor came and went and is no more.  It has (fortunately) been replaced by a new K-Swiss model called the K-Swiss Hypercourt Express LTR and you can read about it here:

Men's K-Swiss Hypercourt Express LTR
Ladies K-Swiss Hypercourt Express LTR

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Original K-Swiss Ultrascendor Review:

What makes this shoe such a great platform tennis shoe & paddle tennis shoe?

The fact that the Ultrascendor has been our top-selling platform tennis shoe and paddle tennis shoe the last five years for both men and women gives us plenty of customer feedback to share (as well as our own 2 cents!). The most important criteria for most customers seeking platform tennis sneakers are comfort and durability. Cushioning for comfort to both the foot and the knee is important with all the short, fast movements the sport requires. This shoe offers it without having the heavy feel of many super padded shoes. Great traction with durability on the abrasive court surface is another key requirement. This shoe satisfies both very well and offers a fit that works for SO MANY of our customer's feet (even the tricky ones!). Want more details? Read on...

Cushioning
This shoe offers K-Swiss' Shock Spring technology for superior cushioning in the heel and forefoot. Our customers often comment on the comfort (yet supportive) cush-i-ness they feel as soon as they put the shoe on.

Durability
K-Swiss 7.0 System is a combination of technologies to deliver the highest level of performance from the outsole. It uses a special Aosta 7.0 rubber compound for unsurpassed durability from the front of the shoe to the heel. With Durawrap which extends up and across the front of the toe box for toe-dragging protection. Lastly, Dragguard is a technology located in the high wear areas of the heel and toe for increased abrasion resistance.

Fit
This is considered an average width shoe from K-Swiss. However, with a generous toe-box and great lacing system, it offers plenty of fit for most wider feet (even up to 3E) but can be snugged up nicely to fit narrow to average feet comfortably without looking bunchy. This is one of, it not the most adaptable fitting shoes we sell.

Other:
The inside of the heel area is lined with a material called "Heel Grip" which is made of interlocking fibers that grip the sock to minimize heel slippage. And lastly, the funky looking, wavy laces are called "Stay-tied" laces. The waves act as a "catch" to keep the lace from coming untied (and they really work!!!)