Tennis shoes refer to any type of footwear that is worn while playing a sports game such as basketball or even baseball. This foot gear was once made only of rubber and canvas but now the footwear is constructed of many types of space age materials such as polymers and synthetic leathers. Some shoes are endorsed by famous athletes making the foot gear a prized position by people who do not play any type of sport at all.

People who looking for footwear for the actual game of tennis have a large selection to pick from. The main purpose of the shoe is to offer support, comfort, and durability, during the game. The game can take place on clay, lawn, or on concrete. Most people play on concrete because lawn, or grass, and clay, is reserved for the country club scene.

Unless one belongs to a country club he will probably play most of his games on concrete. Depending on the speed of the court, the shoe will be exposed to normal or heavy wear and tear. The slow court will put more strain on the footwear because the surface is rougher than a fast court.

The fast court is finished more smoothly so the shoe will not experience as much friction. People who play on slow courts will wear down the bottom of the soul much faster and need to replace their shoes more frequently. The show should provide adequate support because the game requires a player to move from side to side throughout the game.

The shoe should provide ample support especially for players who tend to roll their ankles when moving from side to side. These players should use footwear with a wider heel base to keep their foot from turning and causing a severe sprained ankle. The high top shoe can provide more ankle support than the traditional shoe.

Low tops wrap around the ankle but they do not wrap as high as the high top shoe. Many people like the support of the low top without the extra binding that comes with the high top model. Some people feel that their foot is not allowed enough freedom with either of these models and choose the regular fitting shoe.

The player needs to feel comfortable on the court if he is to have fun. If he has to constantly think about how his feet feel he will not concentrate on the game. The game can be hard on footwear especially for players who drag their toe after a forehand or backhand. Some footwear comes with ribbed toes pads for players who find that the toes of their footwear wear out prematurely.

Tennis shoes can refer to any type of athletic footwear used for any type of athletic activity from basketball to baseball to badminton. But people who need athletic foot gear for the game of tennis itself need foot gear that offers support. They also need foot gear that is comfortable and durable because the court takes a toll on the shoe.