Tips for Buying Tennis Shoes

How to choose the right pair of Tennis Shoes?

There are four criteria that a person should keep in mind while buying shoes. They are fit, durability, breathability and court surface.

1. Fit - Ill fitting shoes are a curse for tennis players. Who can concentrate on game with blisters on feet? When buying your pair keep the following points in mind: feet typically swell after exercise or by the end of the day; tennis socks provide extra cushioning and may require a shoe up to half size larger; as many people have two different feet size, shoe upper against the top of your feet should not be too tight or too loose; shoes should have at least half an inch space between the toes and end of the shoe.
2. Durability – To increase the durability of your pair keep in mind how frequently you play and where you typically wear out your shoes: if the sole wears out fast then choose a shoe with higher end and durable sole; if your pair looses cushion then get a shoe with a robust midsole.
3. Tennis players often drag their toe while executing shots, especially the serve. Therefore it is crucial for right handed players that the inside-toe area of their right shoe has extra protection.
4. Breathability - Excessive running on the court tires your feet. If your feet stay cooler you can play better for longer time. Choose the material of the shoe upper like leather, mesh, synthetic leather or a combination according to your needs. And make sure the upper is designed in a way to vent out heat and moisture and keep your feet cool.

There are many factors that go into choosing the right pair of tennis shoes for your particular needs. Consider the four tips above and your choice will be that much easier.