The Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1 and 1.2 shoes are a great alternative to those looking for a solid shoe without breaking the bank. Compared to the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.3, the cost of these shoes are around 30-40% off.

Not only do they look like the 1.3 sneaker, but the performance of these is on the same level as them too. They’re simply a little older, and prices generally drop as fashion items age.

In the case of the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.2, we found a stable sneaker that gave us a comfortable feel while we played. We’re very competitive players, and by no means did we feel that we were playing down to a lesser sneaker. The toe protection built into these was great too.

While we found that the 1.3 runs a bit small, the 1.2 sneaker fits exactly as it should, so rest assured that any online purchases should go right along with your normal shoe size. It didn’t take too long to take the stiffness out of these, and they’re also lighter than the 1.3 sneakers.

The out sole of both Nike Air Courtballistecs follow a modified herringbone tread pattern, great for all court surfaces. The tread was also extremely durable and showed no visible wear after multiple uses.

As far as the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1, the shoe once again provides stability in comfort at a price that is hard to beat. These shoes as you might expect were the easiest to wear down, but they still had quite a bit of life to them. We recommend the Nike Air Courtballistec 1.1 to a more casual player who wants a performance shoe, but won’t go through shoes in a month or two.

Like the 1.3 model, the 1.1 runs half a size small, so anyone wearing a size 12 will want to go with 11.5. It sounds strange, but all online reviewers seem to agree about this too. The 1.1 is also the lightest of the bunch, which I didn’t mind at all since the ankle support was more than adequate.

The Nike Air Courtballistec 1.3 would definitely be my recommendation for anyone who plays at a competitive level. Anyone who plays once or twice per week, casually in matches, and seeks out a reasonably priced sneaker with high quality performance will be pleased with either the 1.1 or the 1.2.