Okay, let’s talk about these Coco Gauff shoes, the CG1. I’d been seeing Coco play in them, looking pretty sharp, and thought, you know what, I need to give these a go myself. I play a fair bit, maybe two or three times a week, nothing pro level, just good solid hitting, and I’m always curious about new gear.
Getting My Hands on Them
First step was actually finding a pair. Wasn’t too bad, honestly. I checked my usual online spots first. My size was available in a colorway I liked, so I just went ahead and ordered them. Clicked buy, waited a few days, and boom, box arrived at my doorstep. Pretty straightforward process, thankfully. No big hunt required this time.
Unboxing and First Look
So, I opened the box. You know that new shoe smell? Yep, got that. Pulled them out. My first thought was they felt quite substantial, solid. Not bricks, but definitely felt like they had some structure, especially around the heel and midfoot. The design? It’s got Coco’s touches, which is cool. Looked well put together, no obvious glue marks or sloppy stitching. Felt the materials – seemed durable enough for hard courts, which is mostly what I play on.
Lacing Up and Hitting the Court
Alright, the real test. I took them down to the local courts. Lacing them up, I noticed the fit felt pretty secure right away. Snug, but not tight, especially around the ankle. My feet felt locked in, which I personally like. Didn’t feel like I was going to slide around inside the shoe.
Warming up, just hitting side to side, they felt stable. The cushioning was okay, maybe not the absolute plushest I’ve ever felt, but definitely adequate. It felt responsive, like I could push off quickly. Didn’t feel mushy underfoot.
Here’s what stood out during play:
- Stability: Really good. Making quick cuts side to side, chasing down drop shots, my foot felt supported. Didn’t feel like I was going to roll an ankle. That structure I felt out of the box translated well on court.
- Traction: Grip was solid on the hard court. Started and stopped confidently. Even on some slightly dusty patches, I didn’t have any major slips. Did a few practice slides, and they responded predictably.
- Comfort: Decent. Like I said, not cloud-like, but comfortable enough for a couple of hours of play. Maybe needed just a tiny bit of break-in time for my specific foot shape, felt a little stiff initially through the midfoot bend, but that eased up after the first session. No blisters or major rubbing, which is always a win.
- Weight: They didn’t feel heavy on my feet during play. Felt agile enough moving around the baseline and coming to the net.
Off the Court?
Honestly, I haven’t worn them much just walking around. They’re pretty tennis-specific in their look and feel for my taste. I usually just change at the courts. But walking from the car to the court and back, they were fine, no issues.
How They’re Holding Up
I’ve been using them consistently for maybe a month now, playing those few times a week. The outsole is showing some expected wear, especially under the ball of the foot and near the toe on my serving foot, but nothing alarming. The tread pattern is still very much there. The upper material is holding its shape, just a few scuffs here and there from court contact. Overall durability seems pretty good so far.
Final Thoughts
So, the CG1. My experience? It’s been positive. I went in curious, and I came out pretty satisfied. They’re a solid, stable tennis shoe. If you value that locked-in, supportive feel and good traction for aggressive movement, I think you’d probably like these. They handled my game well, felt secure, and seem to be holding up decently. Not the absolute softest ride ever, but responsive and stable, which is often the trade-off. Yeah, I’d say they were worth the try. Glad I picked them up.
