| Just ask Martina Hingis what it is like wearing the | | | | foot. |
| wrong tennis shoe. She once claimed that her shoe | | | | Take a piece of paper for each foot. If you are doing |
| sponsor provided poor fitting shoes that caused her | | | | the measuring yourself, make sure you are seated |
| foot injuries. | | | | before tracing around each foot. If someone else is |
| Finding the right size tennis shoes to wear is more | | | | doing the tracing, you should stand for the best |
| important than you may think. If shoes are too small, | | | | measurement. Trace around each foot with a pencil... |
| you are likely to experience pain and other foot | | | | keep the pencil as vertical as possible, and always in |
| problems. If you are wearing shoes that are too large, | | | | contact with your foot as you go around each foot. |
| you may develop blisters and feel unstable while | | | | Now, take a ruler and measure the tracings. For length, |
| moving. Even if you've worn the same size for years, | | | | you'll want to measure accurately from the longest |
| it is good to double check your size periodically, as our | | | | point on the toes to the longest point on the heel. For |
| feet do change over time. | | | | width, you'll want to measure between the two widest |
| What is the correct shoe for tennis? | | | | points on each foot. Measure in either inches or |
| Tennis shoes are made for playing tennis, although | | | | centimeters. |
| many people find them comfortable for every day | | | | When you are shopping seriously for tennis shoes, |
| use. Many of the most popular brands of athletic | | | | you'll find different types available. Some offer light |
| shoes make tennis footwear, like Nike, Adidas, | | | | weight, others are a little heavier made for more |
| K-Swiss, Reebok and Wilson. | | | | aggressive players. Be sure and check out the |
| When you look for a tennis shoe, you want a snug fit, | | | | descriptions of the shoes, so you get the type you |
| with a durable outer sole. The shoe should feel light | | | | need. |
| and comfortable, while providing good traction and | | | | Where to get your tennis shoes |
| cushioning. It is also advisable to select a shoe with a | | | | You can shop online for tennis shoes or go to your |
| protective toe | | | | local athletic shoe store. Of course, you can try on |
| How to select the correct size | | | | shoes at your local store. If you are ordering tennis |
| If you are updating your size, or are unsure what size | | | | shoes online, having the exact sizing for your shoes is |
| you need, the first thing you should do is measure your | | | | helpful so you don't end up sending them back. |
| foot. You'll want to make sure you measure your feet | | | | One thing you can try is go to the athletic store and try |
| at the end of the day, when your feet are at their | | | | on a shoe you like. The shop online and see if you can |
| largest. Be sure to have the same type of socks on | | | | find a cheaper price. If you can order online. |
| while measuring that you anticipate wearing in the | | | | Over the years I have worn many different tennis |
| shoes. | | | | shoes. From the good old Dunlop Volley's to my latest |
| When trying to figure out your size, always measure | | | | K-Swiss shoes. In between I have owned an Andre |
| both feet. They will differ slightly. When choosing your | | | | Agassi shoe from Nike and an Adidas Response |
| shoe size, go with the measurement of your largest | | | | model. |