Tips On Finding The Perfect Tennis Shoes

Posted by webteam on February 25th, 2014

Every tennis player knows that without the proper tennis equipment there is no safety on the court. There are many different brands of tennis equipment on the market and it is up to you to find the items that will fit you perfectly. Tennis shoes are perhaps the most important, since they must keep you stable ad protect you from injuries, so here is more information about this particular item.

Basic Facts

When you start looking for perfect tennis shoes for you, keep in mind that the type of tennis court you will play on and your playing style have a significant impact. Choose tennis shoes according to your foot type and find tennis shoes with a durable sole so your specific needs are met.

Two playing styles are serve and volley player, and baseline player. Players that prefer serve and volley style charge the net frequently and tend to slide back foot along the court during the serve. For these players, a shoe with a durable toecap known also as a reinforced toe is the best choice. It is an extra piece of rubber that is added to the inside of the outsole at the toe area of some tennis shoes to increase their durability. Baseline players play mostly on the back line of the court, which is why shoes need to have a lateral support to handle constant sideways motion and needs a shoes with a very durable sole. Baseline players typically need more cushioning than serve-and-volley players, as well as hard-court players when compared to soft-court players.

The court type also dictates the type of shoes you should use. When playing on a hard court, look for shoes with more durable soles, while softer surfaces are more forgiving on shoes, so your durability requirements aren't as great.

Foot Types

You must determine your foot type in order to be sure that you will make the right choice. There are three basic foot types:

• supinated
• pronated
• neutral

When the players have a supinated feet, the soles on their shoes tend to wear most on the outside of the heel and the forefoot. Little over one third of population has a supinated feet. In case your feet are pronated, your shoes will tend to wear most on the inside of the forefoot area and many types of overuse injuries are associated with this foot type. Even 60% of the world population has pronated feet. If you have neutral/ideal feet, your shoes will wear fairly evenly. This type is the rarest, only about 10% of the population has neutral/ideal feet.

If you cannot determine the type of your feet on your own, ask for professional help or perform the “wet test”. You can do this by getting your foot wet, then stepping on a flat surface, so you can see a clear imprint of your foot. Look your feet characteristic up close and it won’t be too hard to determine your foot type based on the description of each type. Your feet are supinated if there is a large open area on the imprint where the arch of your foot didn't touch the ground, pronated if a complete impression of your foot can be seen, or neutral if a moderate space is visible in the arch area. If your feet are supinated, shock absorption and cushioning are very important.

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