Professional tennis players are very picky when it comes to their tennis shoes, and rightly so. They must be highly functional as well as at the forefront of style. These days, lightweight and speed are the top priorities when it comes to designing a tennis shoe. Here are some of the best and most popular court shoes on the market. Which shoe is best for you? Or more importantly, which tennis star do you want to emulate, at least in appearance?
ASICS Gel-Resolution Series
The Gel makes these shoes some of the most comfortable shoes on the market without compromising durability and stability. Looking for something even lighter than this already lightweight shoe? Try the ASICS Gel-Solution Speed series. Bonus, they come in fun colors. Who knows, these shoes could make you the next Gael Monfils!
Who wears it? Gael Monfils
Nike Zoom Vapor 9 Tour iD
If the Maestro trusts these shoes, you know they must be good. He even had a hand in designing them. Think of the Nike Zoom Vapor 9 Tour like a running shoe but for tennis: lightweight and made for speed, but with the necessary stability. You can even customize the sole depending on your preference of surface and make it any color combination that you would like. It comes with a fairly hefty price tag, but what tennis shoe doesn’t, and here, you know you are paying for quality.
Who wears it? Roger Federer
Adidas Barricade Series
These shoes can be seen all over the pro tour, and for good reason. Jo-Wilfred Tsonga wears the Boost, while Djokovic wears the Barricade. Andy Murray even broke his contract with Under Armour this US Open, wearing the Adidas shoes until Under Armour creates a shoe to his liking. While it is primarily a hard-court shoe, the Barricade will not disappoint on grass or clay either. Lightweight but durable, the sole of this popular tennis shoe grips and helps keep you balanced on any surface that you walk on to.
Who wears it? Novak Djokovic, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga (to name a few)
