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Tennis Shoes: A Buyer's Guide

While the term "tennis shoes" is commonly select tennis shoes that are comfortable
used in reference to athletic shoes of and provide good traction. Durability is
any type, you should not wear running less of a concern. It is also vital that
shoes, walking shoes, or cross-trainers the tennis shoe have a smooth, flat sole.
when playing tennis. These types of shoes The knobs and bumps found on the soles of
do not provide the correct support and running shoes and cross-trainers can
can increase the risk of foot and ankle damage clay court surfaces. In fact, most
injuries. In addition, such shoes can clay court facilities do not allow
also damage the tennis court surface. players to wear such shoes, instead
There are several criteria tennis players requiring appropriate tennis shoes.
should consider when selecting tennis Feet and body characteristics are an
shoes. First, the court surface you important consideration when selecting
primarily play on will dictate the type tennis shoes. People who are prone to
of tennis shoe you need. Second, the blisters must wear tennis shoes that fit
characteristics of your feet and body properly and are well cushioned. Advances
will determine what type of tennis shoe in tennis shoe technology have created
is most comfortable and effective. cushioning systems that are lighter, more
Finally, as with any type of shoe, comfortable, and better at removing
different people value certain shoe moisture. Body type is also an important
attributes and qualities more than consideration in tennis shoe selection.
others. For example, larger and heavier players
Tennis players that play on hard court may prefer heavier shoes that provide
surfaces should choose tennis shoes that extra support.
are durable and resistant to wear. Finally, as with all types of shoes,
Repeated play on hard (i.e. concrete) personal preference and taste often
courts will wear the tread off the soles determines what type of tennis shoe a
of tennis shoes. Loss of tread leads to person purchases. Many players desire a
loss of traction and increased slipping. tennis shoe with a certain look or color
In addition, the part of the tennis shoe scheme. On a more functional level, some
that covers the big toes should have players may select lightweight tennis
extra protection on the outside. Tennis shoes in an effort to enhance foot speed
players often drag their toe while and agility.
executing shots, especially the serve. It After you determine the type of tennis
is crucial for right-handed players that shoe is right for you, it is important to
the inside toe area of their right tennis select a shoe that fits properly. Because
shoe have extra protection to prevent tennis involves a lot of sprinting,
premature wear. This area of the tennis cutting, stopping, and starting, you
shoe is particularly vulnerable because should select a tennis shoe that fits
most right-handed players drag their snugly across the width of the foot. You
right foot when serving, and often when should, however, make sure that your
executing forehand groundstrokes. tennis shoes have at least a half-inch of
Tennis players that play primarily on space between the toes and the end of the
soft court surfaces (i.e. clay) should tennis shoe.




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