| any times have you felt blisters on your feet while | | | | Durability - To increase the durability of your pair keep |
| playing tennis? Or how many times have you felt that | | | | in mind how frequently you play and where you |
| you wear out your tennis shoes too often? If your | | | | typically wear out your shoes: if the sole wears out |
| answer to these questions is often, then it is time for | | | | fast then choose a shoe with higher end and durable |
| you to choose the right tennis shoe for yourself. | | | | sole; if your pair looses cushion then get a shoe with a |
| Though we sometimes refer to tennis shoes as the | | | | robust midsole. |
| generic, universal term athletic-shoes, it should not be | | | | Tennis players often drag their toe while executing |
| the case. All kinds of sport shoes doesn`t provide the | | | | shots, especially the serve. Therefore it is crucial for |
| support to play tennis, increases the risk of foot and | | | | right handed players that the inside-toe area of their |
| ankle injuries, and may also inflict damage to the tennis | | | | right shoe has extra protection. |
| court. | | | | Breathability - Excessive running on the court tires your |
| Importance of tennis shoes: | | | | feet. If your feet stay cooler you can play better for |
| A lot of preparation goes into playing tennis. A player | | | | longer time. Choose the material of the shoe upper like |
| has to indulge long hours of practice to excel in the | | | | leather, mesh, synthetic leather or a combination |
| game. He has to play in different types of courts and | | | | according to your needs. And make sure the upper is |
| most of the stress in taken by the feet of the player. | | | | designed in a way to vent out heat and moisture and |
| The feet are instrumental while serving the ball and | | | | keep your feet cool. |
| also chasing the ball around the court. The lower part | | | | Court surface: |
| of the body supports the upper when it goes for the | | | | Players playing on hard court should get a durable pair |
| various shots. As the feet play a vital role in all this, a | | | | of shoes. Repeated play on these courts may lead to |
| good pair of shoes goes a long way and helps the | | | | loss of treads from the sole resulting in loss of traction |
| player attain world class maturity in playing tennis. | | | | and increased slipping. |
| How to choose the right pair? | | | | Players playing on clay court should also have |
| There are four criteria that a person should keep in | | | | comfortable shoes that provide traction. Durability is |
| mind while buying shoes. They are fit, durability, | | | | less of a concern here. Shoes should have smooth flat |
| breathability and court surface. | | | | soles. The bumps and knobs found usually in running |
| Fit - Ill fitting shoes are a curse for tennis players. Who | | | | shoes damages clay court surfaces. |
| can concentrate on game with blisters on feet? When | | | | Overview: |
| buying your pair keep the following points in mind: feet | | | | There are number of good brands in the market like |
| typically swell after exercise or by the end of the day; | | | | Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Asics, Brooks, Puma etc. Most |
| tennis socks provide extra cushioning and may require | | | | of these brands have shoes tailored for professional |
| a shoe up to half size larger; as many people have | | | | and amateur tennis players. New advanced |
| two different feet size, shoe upper against the top of | | | | technologies have made these shoes more |
| your feet should not be too tight or too loose; shoes | | | | player-friendly. So if you want your pair today, get the |
| should have at least half an inch space between the | | | | best! |
| toes and end of the shoe. | | | | |