about 3 years ago

Although some trainers are widely marketed as tennis shoes this is usually not the case when it comes to a shoe designed specifically for tennis. Trainers such as running or walking shoes should never be used to play tennis in. If you choose to wear these types of shoes when playing tennis then you certainly run the risk of causing an injury to yourself. The main risks are that the standard trainers on offer do not support your foot or your ankle to the correct specifications and this is what can lead you to get injured while playing.

There are two key things that you need to think about whilst you are selecting the right tennis shoes for you. The first factor that you need to look at is you need to think about which type of court surface that you play most of your games on. You will need to identify this to make sure that you select the right tennis shoe for your need while playing.

Next you need to find out which shoes will be the most comfortable to you as an individual in terms of your body and feet characteristics. Of course there is no real science behind what you should wear in a tennis shoe but some people prefer different qualities in their shoe and you should buy the tennis shoes according to what will better suit your needs.

If you play most of your tennis on a hard court surface such as concrete then you should be looking to purchase tennis shoes which can withstand repeated use on these surfaces. A shoe that is durable and does not wear easily is the right choice for this environment. Repeated use on this type of court surface can wear the tread off the tennis shoes quickly which can cause problems.

When playing on a hard surface like concrete players who are right handed tend to wear down the toe area of the right shoe quickly due to the techniques used whilst playing a stroke. So if you are right handed be sure to get a tennis shoe that is catered for your side of playing. So if you are right handed the right shoe should have additional grip on the right toe and the left handed player should have additional grip on the left shoe.

The other more popular type of playing surface is the soft court which is usually clay. If you are a clay court player then you should look at getting a tennis shoe that will provide you with comfort as well as a good amount of traction so that you do not slip easily. You should never wear a standard trainer such as a running shoe on a clay court as it can damage the surface due to the small plastic spikes on the soles. Most clubs will not allow you to play on this surface in anything other than a flat soled shoe.

Finally the shoe that fits is the shoe that you should wear. Tennis shoes should fit you across the width of the shoe but do allow for some slight movement as the shots that you play in tennis do require some movement of the foot from side to side. The shoes that fit like this will give you the right amount of support around the ankle and a good degree of comfort whilst you are moving and taking shots.

Never be afraid to try the tennis shoes on. So many people waste hundreds of pounds on shoes that look good but do not meet their needs. Even try moving like you would on a court to see what effect the shoes have on your own individual feet for comfort and support. When you have purchased the tennis shoes it is time to get out your racket and play.