Your Questions About Court Shoes Nike

Mandy asks…

Where is the best place to buy tennis shoes?

I'm looking for a pair of tennis shoes since I've been playing regularly. Also, how do tennis shoes differ from other shoes? I'd like a pair that are relatively inexpensive. Thanks.

Our pick of the answers:

I'm a shoe fanatic. I usually have two pairs of court shoes so that I can switch shoes and cut down on the wear and tear. But we can get into that later. Let's talk about shoes. How are tennis shoes different? 1. Tennis shoes are constructed to provide good lateral support for all the quick changes in direction. If you try playing tennis in running shoes you could very well sprain an ankle if you change directions too quickly and roll out of your shoe. 2. Another difference is that tennis shoes are usually reinforced in the toes to keep all the world's "toe-draggers" from wearing holes in the front of their shoes. 3. And the last big difference is that tennis shoes are usually made with a more durable material for the outsole. What should you keep in mind when choosing a shoe? 1. The surface that you play on. Shoe manufacturers make different outsoles for the different surfaces. Shoes for hard courts will traditionally have a herringbone pattern. However, these soles don't do well on clay because the herringbone gets clogged with clay and you'll lose all your traction. If you play on clay, then you'll want a shoe with more of a wide-open pattern on the sole. Also, if you play on hard courts, you'll want a shoe with a good durable outsole. Most manufacturers make shoes with guarantees of different lengths--meaning that if you wear through your sole in six months they'll replace your shoes. 2. Weight is an important factor as well. There is a manufacturer that I don't like (I'll leave them unnamed to not bias your decision) because I feel like I'm wearing a pair of M1 tanks on my feet. I don't mind a heavier shoe for other sports, but for tennis it really bothers me. 3. And finally, you'll want to keep the fit in mind. Traditionally, Adidas have a narrower footbox and Nikes end up being kind of middle ground. But that doesn't mean that there aren't exceptions within their lines. There is also the difference in foot type. If you pronate/supinate then you may want to stay away from different shoes. Actually, Tennis magazine has really good shoe reviews. You may want to check that out, because they discuss fit. Www.tennis.com Where to buy? I usually buy over the internet. But that's because I know which shoe lines fit my feet well. You'll want to be able to try your shoes first. Look around at your local sporting goods stores and possibly at a local racquet club/tennis store. If you want to buy online, tennis warehouse is where I usually shop. They have user reviews online and lots of sales. You may want to check out Wilson's line of shoes, because they have good shoes that aren't too pricey and most come with guarantees. Anyway, good luck in your search. Let me know if I can be of more help.

Sandra asks…

What is your favorite tennis shoe brand?

I'm looking for some new tennis shoes and I'm not sure which brand to get. I'm 14 and I want to start exercising more but I need some shoes to do that. I'm planning on running a little bit and also using the shoes for basic things. So, what is your favorite brand of tennis shoes? What are you wearing?

Our pick of the answers:

As much as I LOVE the design of Nike's shoes.. They don't last very long on hard court surfaces. For clay, that's another story; they seem to hold up nicely and are speedy for that surface. I went with the Adidas Barricades because they have a lot more cushion and heel support on the inside than Nike's and last 10x longer. A bit stiff out of the box, but after 3 hours of play, they're heaven on your feet. I slide often on the hard court and still looks like a brand new shoe on the bottom. Never buying Nike's again.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers