How to Pick Shoes for Tennis
If you are serious about your tennis game, it isn't enough to simply have good technique and skill. To make the most of your game you must also wear the appropriate shoes. When picking tennis shoes, whether your playing for leisure or competition, it's important to buy a shoe that's right for you.
Look for a light, durable tennis shoe.
Look for a tennis shoe that has a quality sole that won't slip.
Try the shoe on to check the comfort of the shoe, the heel in particular. Your heel should feel well cushioned and there should be a good fit around both your forefoot and heel.
Determine if your foot is pronated, supinated or neutral. To determine your foot type, place your wet foot on a sheet of paper and look at the outline. If there is no distinct arch but you can see the entire sole of your foot, your foot type is pronated. If there is a distinct arch and you can see most of your forefoot, heel and mid-sole, then your foot is neutral. An outline of a supinated foot will show only a portion of your forefoot that is thinly connected to a portion of your heel.
Buy a cushioned tennis shoe with a soft mid-sole for supinated feet. Purchase a stability shoe if your foot type is neutral and if your foot is pronated buy a shoe that gives you a good range of motion and support.