Best Shoes for Tennis Reviewed & Rated

The Rush Pro 2.5 gives you great responsiveness so that your feet can naturally adapt to any step. Additionally, you’ll find that the 6 mm drop is the perfect amount for when you want to build speed, providing more effective acceleration than most other models on this list.

Using specially developed technology that provides stability from the arch, the Rush Pro 2.5 gives you torsion control so that you can remain certain that even during fast lateral movements, your feet will remain supported.

Uppers are unique on the Ubersonic 3, consisting of Dyneema yarn which has been strategically woven together in a pattern that helps the shoe’s structural form. Support is found with this system,, helping to keep the shoe flexible during movements, but supported during stress or high force. Inside, you’ll find a molded sockliner that helps add a comfortable in-shoe feel, and a lightly padded tongue. With a weight of only 13 ounces, you’ll help keep foot fatigue at bay with this lighter weight tennis shoe, and keep energy up for the next bout.

Support can be found with the PU midsole that runs full length of the sneaker, while the lace up vamp helps provide a custom, secure fit. Adiwear 6 outsole provides extremely durable protection from wear and tear on and off the court, while the textured sole secures grip and traction during play. This pair should absolutely be on your list of contenders for a new pair of tennis shoes!

Much like the GEL-Resolution 7, the GEL-Solution Speed 3 also features a FLEXION FIT upper for a flexible but stable fit around the entire foot. The Personal Heel Fit collar is another great addition for maximizing comfort and support throughout the upper, while locking the heel, thus preventing any slippage and lowering the chance for injuries or painful slips.

The outsole of the GEL-Solution Speed 3 features a High Abrasion Rubber outsole with a herringbone tread pattern made for excellent traction on all types of courts, while the PGUARD toe protector reduces the wear in the toe area which is a great feature if you are a player who tends to drag their toes while playing.

Uppers on the Courtjam Bounce are a combination of textile and synthetics, allowing for a lightweight feel and breathable comfort. Mesh uppers provide airflow into and out of the sneaker so feet stay cool and dry in the heat of the match. Synthetic material helps give structure to the upper, wrapping along the outside and across the foot and toe, allowing for lateral support. A tall heel is padded for comfort and Achilles tendon protection and support, while the ankle joint can freely lmove without hinderance from the sneaker.

A think rubber sole provides the ultimate in traction, while lace up vamp locks you inside for a secure fit. The toe has added Adituff protection, helping to prevent abrasions and scuffs from hard stops or shuffles. Adiwear outsole helps keep the shoe intact and durable, even after long hours on the court during tough competitions. Top it all off with Adidas’ Bounce technology, and this tennis shoe not only performs exceptional, but also keeps your feet cushioned and comforted.

With any sport, your shoes are bound to take a beating. So, it’s important for them to be durable. A durable shoe will last you far longer, allowing you to get more value out of them. The Court Lite is made with 100% synthetic materials that are designed with durability in mind. There is also an added layer of material covering the toe section to reinforce abrasion resistance.

We mentioned the Phylon midsole before the jump, but what is it really? The Phylon midsole is a technology unique to Nike shoes, and the manufacturing process involves heating up compressed EVA foam and then allowing it to cool in a mold. Because these lightweight and low-profile midsoles are molded, they can be made into a variety of shapes to support any foot.

One of the things that distinguish ASICS athletic footwear from other brands is the gender-specific forefoot and rearfoot GEL cushioning that is there to absorb shock from forceful impact and to allow the best possible for your foot to move over multiple panes all throughout the gait cycle. All this comes with the added benefits of a SOLYTE midsole which is supportive, but lighter than EVA and SpEVA foam midsoles.

The 7th edition of the ASICS GEL-Resolution saw most of its improvements in the way the upper fits your foot. The upper is updated to include the FLEXION FIT UPPER which provides form-fitting comfort and gives a good amount of support throughout the entire foot. The heel is fitted with 2 layers of memory foam which line the collar in order to provide a fully customized heel fit that molds to your foot.

One of the best features of these shoes is the Ortholite insole which provides excellent cushioning underfoot, and good arch support, best suited for players with medium and low arches. The upper breaks in fast, making these shoes flexible and very comfortable for wear, even for players who have a wider foot and need more room in the toe area. The higher shoe collar improves lateral support.

This pair of shoes will have you riding low to the ground, enabling to get a better feel of the court while maintaining a high level of stability through the TPU cage which wraps up around your foot. This is especially important for aggressive and fast changes of direction when you need your shoes to securely hold your feet to prevent any slippage or even injury.

This system is in place to reduce the overall weight of the outsole without reducing the overall integrity of the design. Furthermore, the structure remains solid enough to make these shoes last through the season. Flexibility is a must-have feature when evaluating the sudden stops and starts found in pickleball/court play. The upper does not disappoint, in this regard. It is not, however, a shoe for summer, as there is little ventilation. On the other hand, it is perfect for cool weather play.
 
These shoes are great for cool weather play; but more importantly, this is a pair of shoes which is budget-friendly. As such, you cannot go wrong with this pair of pickleball and court shoes.

These shoes are made to cushion each of your landings, minimizing the force of impact your ankles and knees would otherwise take from the hard concrete court. ABZORB cushions made of foam and rubber can be found at the front and back of the MC806, while the compression molded EVA C-CAP midsole offers support that some people love so much they even wear these shoes like a pair of casual sneakers.

These New Balance tennis shoes feature the specially developed ROLLBAR, a posting system found at the outsoles on the back of the shoes to help minimize movement of the heel. This helps maximize control of your feet and minimizes the chances of rolling your ankles. Also, the NDURANCE rubber outsole gives excellent traction and wear time on all surfaces.

The best feature of these shoes is the upper which was constructed with K-Swiss specially developed Seamfree technology which bonds layers of a TPU cage on a breathable mesh, creating a completely seamless, lightweight and breathable upper that will perfectly wrap around the foot, providing a flexible, but very stable fit. The ankle collar and tongue provide plenty of padding, eliminating any pressure points or hotspots that might appear with other shoes.

The die-cut EVA foam sock liner found in the Hypercourt Express provides the perfect combination of cushioning and arch support and is a good choice for players who wear custom orthotics, seeing that when the insole is removed, plenty of space will still be left for their own inserts. The heel is lined with a non-slip material, preventing any heel slippage inside the shoe.