This is Roger Pro, the new ON shoes for Federer

A few days ago all eyes were on Roger Federer's return to tennis, coinciding with the Qatar Open in Doha. The whole world has been waiting for the footwear of the Swiss tennis player. For the first time we see in his feet a unique dexterity enhanced with a shoe specially designed for him: The Roger Pro, On's first tennis competition shoes, designed in Switzerland by Roger Federer and On Lab.

To carry out the design of this shoe, the technology of ON's running shoes has been adapted to the demands of tennis. If in the race the movements are forwards to advance, in tennis a technology adapted to lateral and rapid changes of direction at high speeds is required. “With a lateral movement, a tennis player can load up to three times his own weight on the shoe”, explains Olivier Bernhard, co-founder and head of innovation at On. “These high forces demand extreme agility and stability. That's why we work with Roger.”

The shoes created by Federer have a midsole with high density and performance foam, which extends to the outer sides of the shoe and an inner structure that helps keep the foot stable with quick movements. It also has Speedboard technology, made 100% with carbon fiber, which absorbs the impact on each landing and It has different reinforcements that serve for Federer to give a better response to changes of direction.

A lot of experience

“After so many years at the pinnacle of world sport, Federer knows exactly what it feels like to play at full capacity”says Bernhard, a former professional athlete. “You can feel every little adjustment. This insight served to guide the whole project.” The Roger Pro is a unique model designed in Switzerland to Roger's requirements and is not available for purchase.