Tennis Shoes
Selecting the right Tennis Shoes
Wear shoes that are designed specifically for racket sports and support your feet well. Replace worn-out tennis shoes. Patches or other repairs are temporary at best, and excessively worn shoes can affect both your feet and your playing style. Never play in improperly fitted or borrowed shoes.
When buying shoes, look for those that support the arch firmly and allow room to move your toes. At the store, try tennis shoes on and practice some on-court moves to make sure they fit and feel comfortable. As a rule, more expensive shoes are of better quality, but not always. Look for:
1. Reinforcement at the toe to protect your foot and minimize wear when the toe drags on the court;
2. A well-padded sole at the ball of the foot, which is where most pressure is exerted;
3. Sturdy sides of the shoe for stability during side-to-side motions;
4. A well-cushioned heel for absorbing jarring forces;
5. Ample room in the toe box to prevent blisters; and
6. A firm and well-padded heel counter (back and sides of heel) for support.