Find the tennis shoe that suits you
In tennis, players move around a lot, putting considerable strain on their feet and joints through bursts of speed, changes of direction, sudden stops, and lateral movements. It is therefore essential to choose a tennis shoe suited to your body type, movement style, and the type of court surface you play on.
Discover the main criteria to consider when choosing a comfortable, stable tennis shoe suited to the way you play.
The characteristics of tennis shoes
To choose a tennis shoe suited to your playing style, six main criteria should be considered: comfort, weight, responsiveness, cushioning, durability, and support.
Comfort
It depends on the shape of the foot, the fit, and the various reinforcements on the shoe. Comfort remains a personal criterion that varies from player to player.
The weight
The weight of a tennis shoe is generally between 300 and 400 g for men (size 42) and between 250 and 350 g for women (size 38). A heavier shoe generally prioritizes stability and support, while a lightweight model promotes responsiveness and mobility.
Energy
Dynamism refers to the shoe’s ability to support your movements and return some of the energy generated when your feet strike the ground.
Cushioning
Cushioning refers to the shoe’s ability to absorb impacts during movement and landings, especially during accelerations and decelerations.
Durability
Durability refers to the shoe’s ability to withstand wear and maintain its performance throughout training sessions and matches.
Maintenance
Support helps stabilize the foot in the shoe and limit unwanted movement during lateral movements, changes of direction, and braking.
Shoe types
Based on these characteristics, shoes can be classified into two types:
The shoes
Lightness & dynamism
These shoes will always bring energy and lightness.
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Asics Solution Speed FF 4 All Court Shoes
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Head Sprint Team 3.5 All Court Shoes
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Asics Solution Speed FF 4 All Court Shoes
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Asics Solution Speed FF3 Clay Shoes
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Asics Solution Speed FF 4 Clay Shoes
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Support & durability
These models will always provide comfort, durability, and support. They are often heavy.
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Asics Gel Resolution X Night Pack All Court Shoes
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Asics Gel Resolution X All Court Shoes
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Asics Gel Resolution X All Court Shoes
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Asics Gel Challenger 15 All Court Shoes
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Asics Gel Resolution X Night Pack Clay Shoes
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Asics Gel Resolution X All Court Shoes
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What type of tennis shoes for which player?
The choice of a tennis shoe depends in particular on your build, your foot type, and how intensely you move around the court.
A dynamic shoe will be more suitable for players:
- With a slim or lightweight build ;
- With quick, low-impact movements ;
- With slim to average feet.
A durable, reinforced shoe will be better suited to players:
- With a larger build ;
- Having strong, pronounced support ;
- With wide feet.
The goal is to find the best balance between responsiveness, stability, support, and durability, based on your body type and playing style.
Choosing the sole of your tennis shoe
The choice of a tennis shoe’s outsole depends mainly on the surface you play on. Each type of court requires a suitable outsole to ensure good grip, stability, and wear resistance.
Tennis shoes come with six types of outsoles, designed to meet the specific needs of different playing surfaces.
Insole for all surfaces
As its name suggests, this one is versatile and can be used on all surfaces, with few exceptions. Particularly well suited to hard surfaces, it will be there for you in all circumstances.
Hard surfaces Insole
This outsole will be perfect for players who play exclusively on GreenSet or quick courts. Its construction is similar to an all-court outsole, but its tread pattern is tighter, preventing its use on slippery surfaces.
Carpet Insole
Completely smooth, the carpet sole will protect the surface from wear while providing excellent grip.
Clay court insole
Thanks to its herringbone structure, the clay court sole is perfect for playing on clay, as its tread provides grip while effectively shedding clay.
Insole synthetic surface
Designed with studs, this sole is suitable for pitches made of carpet covered with sand.
Grass Insole
The turf sole is designed for playing only on grass and features multiple small studs for optimal grip.