| Although originally designed for Tennis, the tennis shoe | | | | that covers the heel of your feet and keeps your feet |
| has evolved into many things. Still carrying the same | | | | in control while playing. Ideally the heel box should be |
| name, the tennis shoe has become used as an athletic | | | | made of leather with some rubber or plastic as |
| shoe, used for sporting and strenuous activities. Tennis | | | | support. To see the resistance of your heel box, you |
| shoes are also known in different names in different | | | | can try squeezing or bending it over. The heel box |
| parts of the world like trainers in U.K., runner shoes in | | | | should be firm, and not flex. Excessive flex will not give |
| Canada, sandshoes in Australia. | | | | you the support you need. |
| These shoes are used extensively in sports like tennis, | | | | Flexibility is an important aspect to look at while |
| running, jumping and basketball. Tennis shoes are made | | | | choosing tennis shoes. The ideal shoes should bend |
| up of very flexible material and rubber sole are used | | | | easily. In addition, tennis shoes should have cushioning |
| to give ultimate comfort. Costly and branded tennis | | | | and shock absorption quality. It helps while playing |
| shoes are available in different shapes for different | | | | tennis on hard courts. Also consider the weight of the |
| types of users. For those with more disposeable | | | | shoe. If it is very heavy, it can slow you down. |
| income, you can still opt for custom made tennis shoes | | | | Watch out for the air max unit in the heel area of your |
| in case you are not able to find your right shoe size or | | | | tennis shoes. The air max unit provides great |
| shape. | | | | protection to your feet especially on hard court |
| Here are some great tips for picking up a great pair of | | | | surface. You may want to consider one that does not |
| tennis shoes to put to good use. | | | | have a air cushion, as these tend to burst after a great |
| Do not go in only for brand names and looks. Looks do | | | | deal of activity. They feel good at first, but when they |
| not matter as long as the shoe serves your purpose | | | | deflate, the shoe can become uncomfortable. |
| and though brand name has some worth, they should | | | | The upper part of the shoes covers the fore and mid |
| not be the sole criterion to choose a tennis shoe. You | | | | foot and saves you from any unforeseen injury. |
| should give more consideration to its functionality. That | | | | Hence ultimate care should be given to see if your |
| being said, a nice shoe and one you want to wear is | | | | feet fit comfortably in the upper region. |
| important. The point is, don't buy just on looks. If it looks | | | | Replace shoes when they are worn. If the material is |
| good but doesn't fit well, then don't get the shoe. Find | | | | excessively frayed, and or the soles are worn and |
| something else. | | | | uneven, then pick up a new pair of shoes. The worn |
| Choose tennis shoes according to your foot type. The | | | | soles can have negative effects on your posture, and |
| foot should fit comfortably without any stretching. Do | | | | the worn soles can cause you to slip unnecessarily. |
| not fall into the trap that a sales person will say that | | | | Over time, the action of the shoe, also known as it's |
| your shoes will stretch a bit to fit you. If you are buying | | | | responsiveness, will also diminish. |
| a good pair of shoes, then they need to fit well from | | | | Lastly, make sure you know which kinds of surfaces |
| day one. If you think they need to stretch to fit, then | | | | you will be using your shoes on. Talk with your sales |
| they don't fit. | | | | person and make sure the shoes you buy are |
| Many people overlook to check the robustness of the | | | | designed for the surface you will be playing on. |
| heel box. A heel box is the part of the tennis shoes | | | | |