| When you go to the store to buy tennis shoes what | | | | shoe because it takes a while for a new shoe to |
| exactly do you look for? Is it the way they look or feel, | | | | break in to your foot. One thing I do is take the shoe |
| or how about the weight or durability of the tennis | | | | and try and bend it to see how flexible it really is. |
| shoe? These are all key components in picking the | | | | Normally the more durable shoes are going to be less |
| right tennis shoe for your game. But what is the most | | | | flexible which could cause blisters and uncomfortable |
| important part of picking the right tennis shoe for your | | | | movement on the court. |
| tennis game? | | | | So we know that the shoe needs to be somewhat |
| I have been a successful tennis player for quite some | | | | light and comfortable when you put it on as well as |
| time. I started playing when I was about 10 years old | | | | flexible. Now we need to figure out the durability. This |
| and now I am a senior playing at the University of | | | | is very important because when you shop for a shoe |
| Georgia. In 2007 we were able to win the National | | | | that is said to be very durable then the other features |
| Championships held in Athens, GA. What I am trying to | | | | will definitely struggle. So something has to give. I want |
| say is I have worn my share of shoes and I know | | | | my shoe to be durable but I don't want to lose comfort |
| what works for me. It might not be the same for you | | | | or flexibility. So see how much buildup there is at the |
| but I would like to share my insight. | | | | end of the shoe by your big toe. This is a fey factor to |
| I look for a couple different elements when I am | | | | see how much tread and durability has been built up in |
| choosing the right tennis shoe. First when I try on the | | | | the design of the shoe. |
| shoe it can't weigh me down. If it feels too heavy and | | | | A new shoe should really last you about 3-4 weeks if |
| bulky I'm not going to be able to move quickly and | | | | you're playing a whole lot. Remember understand what |
| swiftly around the court. This is very important | | | | you want out of your tennis shoe and that will |
| because the comfort and weight of the shoe play a | | | | determine what kind of style and purchase you want |
| big part in your footwork on the tennis court. We all | | | | to make. For me not being the quickest guy on the |
| know that once your footwork goes your whole game | | | | court I need something light and flexible. That will allow |
| goes down. So make sure that the shoe is light and | | | | me to move better on the court as well as keeping |
| comfortable. | | | | my feet in good condition (no blisters). Keep this |
| Next the shoe must be versatile. It has to be able to | | | | information in mind and you will find yourself with a |
| mold to your foot with flexibility. Now this is something | | | | great tennis shoe. |
| that is difficult to feel when trying on a brand new | | | | |