Find the best tennis shoes of 2021

Posted by jason stewart on April 12th, 2021

In the eyes of a layman, "gymnastics" shoes all seem the same, but those who know tennis and the needs that this discipline entails knowing well what characteristics a dedicated shoe must necessarily have. The choice of tennis shoes must be made considering the pitch that can be clay, grass, concrete or synthetic.

Novices easily use all court shoes, that is, more or less suitable for any surface, but expert tennis players feel the need for a shoe suitable for the playing surface and consequently for performance.

Clay tennis shoes

The game on clay is relatively slow. It takes place mainly from the baseline, relying on the precision and power of your shots. Consequently, a shoe is needed that can withstand lateral movements well, therefore reinforced on the containment shoulders and equipped with the classic rubberized herringbone sole; since the ground is slippery, the grooves on the upper favour the expulsion of the earth, increasing its grip.

Tennis shoes on grass

On grass fields, the ball bounces very quickly after hitting the ground.

To quickly reach the net after the hit, the shoes must have a good grip as the grass is very treacherous, especially when wet, with a flexible upper to accommodate the flexion-extension movements typical of the sprint at speed and a flat sole to avoid damaging the turf. You can wear this best tennis shoes for walking on concrete all day

Tennis shoes on grass

On grass fields, the ball bounces very quickly after hitting the ground.

To quickly reach the net after the hit, the shoes must have a good grip as the grass is very treacherous, especially when wet, with a flexible upper to accommodate the flexion-extension movements typical of the sprint at speed and a flat sole to avoid damaging the turf.

The best tennis shoes of 2021

Without counting the professional accessories or designer shoes edged in leather or other precious materials and taking into account a price-quality ratio that is within everyone's availability, this year tennis players have preferred the following models:

Adidas Oracle V G50442: suitable for different needs, from tennis to trekking, to road running. The shoe is very enveloping, and the heel support is well cared for, ergonomic insole, the toe is wider than usual. Very performing on a normal insole, but also fits well in wide soles and high instep.

Wilson Nvision Envy: like all Wilson bikes, they are designed exclusively for tennis and feature all the reinforcements on the points of greatest mechanical stress typical of the discipline (lateral sliding, snap forward). They are very snug and well padded; they protect the footwell from sprains. They are not suitable for other uses than tennis.

K-Swiss Surpass 0160-109-M: thanks to a 2 cm heel, the particular conformation and the upper's softness are among the most suitable for net shooting. Comfortable, performing, and versatile, they are suitable for grass and adapt very well to other terrains.

Asics Gel-Dedicate 4: sturdy, heelless sole, great for fast direction changes and lateral movements. The sole stabilization system makes them safe and comfortable, the shoe is easy, and the padding is protective. Designed to make the most of speed, the performances are not excellent, but they are among the cheapest and satisfy an amateur user.