Tennis shoe buying tips: how do I choose the right tennis shoes? |
Anyone who enjoys playing tennis and competing in matches naturally wants to win a few matches. A key requirement for this is wearing the right tennis shoes. Choosing the right tennis shoes is different for everyone, as it depends on several factors. Curious about what factors to consider when buying new tennis shoes? Below, we'll give you the essential tips for choosing the right tennis shoes.
Different surfacesFirst of all, tennis courts in the Netherlands come in various surfaces: clay, artificial grass, hard courts, and smash courts. When choosing tennis shoes, we recommend considering the surface you play on most often. Hard courts and artificial grass, for example, are much grippier than clay. And while it's good to have plenty of grip on the court to prevent slipping, the shoes shouldn't be too grippy. |
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Rugged shoes lead to injuriesWhen your shoes are rough and you're playing on a rough surface like hard court or artificial grass, it's harder to turn and move properly. If turning is more difficult, you're more likely to sustain an injury. For example, your knee might move differently than your foot, which is in the rough shoe. It's very likely that won't end well. So be very careful!Risk of wear and tearMoreover, it's common for shoes to wear out when people drag their shoes across the court a lot. How quickly they wear out depends on how much you play tennis. If you play tennis once a week, your shoes will probably last a few years. If you don't run much and mostly stay in the same place, your shoes will also wear out less quickly and can last longer. However, if you play tennis three times a week and walk or drag your feet around the court a lot, chances are you'll wear out two pairs of shoes in a year. This is because a lot of friction with the surface—especially artificial grass or hard courts—causes more wear and tear. A helpful tip is to bring your old tennis shoes with you when you go shopping for new ones. The staff at the tennis or sports shop are often so knowledgeable about tennis shoes that they can see how much wear your shoes have or have already experienced. This makes it easier to choose the right tennis shoes. |
ComfortOf course, it's also crucial that the shoe fits well. It's of little use if the shoe is suitable for the surface and you don't get much wear, but it's uncomfortable and you can't wait to take it off. That's why it's important to try on your new tennis shoes and walk in them before you hit the court. You can often tell if a tennis shoe is comfortable even before you've tied the laces. It's especially important that the width of the foot fits the shoe correctly. If it fits well, but the shoe expands when you lace it, then the shoe is too tight. If you lace it and the shoe is still loose, then it's too wide. |
Further tips for choosing the right tennis shoesOther important things to consider when choosing new tennis shoes include toe box clearance and heel fit. The weight of the shoe is also important. There are heavier and lighter tennis shoes. It all depends on what you prefer. Ultimately, it's all about your shoes being so comfortable that you can knock all your opponents off the court! |
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