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Nike’s Skate-Ready Tennis Sneaker Returns to Chunk-tastic Form

Written by Morgan Smith in Sneakers

What's better than a normal Nike SB Zoom Tennis Classic? An XL pair.

Bigger is typically better, yes. But the Tennis Classic XL is a return to a classic skate form. It leans into its original chunky design, with a wider upper, a padded tongue, and extra cushioning around the collar.

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Simply put, Nike made an early-2000s-style Tennis Classic skate shoe in 2026.

First, it took the Air Force 1 Low back to 2001. Now, it's the Tennis Classic's turn.

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The beefy SB model keeps the signature Air Zoom cushioning in the heel plus the unmistakable Tennis Classic look. It also comes with nice suede uppers realized in "Baroque Brown," a scheme famous for transforming Nike classics into certified sweet treats.

Mission accomplished. It made the Tennis Classic into a skate-able XL-sized dessert.

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The Zoom Tennis Classic XL skate sneaker is now available at Nike's international stores for 94,99 €, or around $108.

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Morgan Smith

Morgan Smith is a style writer at Highsnobiety, born in Virginia and currently based out of New York. If it's a cool, new sneaker or super nice clothing item (or collection), Morgan has more than likely written about it. Morgan has worked in the fashion industry since 2018, writing for publications, managing social media, leading her own sneaker-focused platform, and interviewing fashion figures like Joe Freshgoods and Dapper Dan. Morgan's writing spans several topics, including runway show coverage and trend pieces. Sneakers, celebrity style, pop culture moments, and emerging fashion brands remain her faves. When Morgan isn't glued to her laptop, you can catch her binging the latest season of "Love is Blind" or obsessing over the new Rihanna 'fit that just dropped. By the way, Morgan interviewed the bad gal, too.

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