Tennis Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 278 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Tennis Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/10s, r/pharmacy, r/tennis, r/AchillesRupture, r/TennisCourtPorn. Top-rated brands include Asics (4.4/5), Adidas (4.4/5), New Balance (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews278
Subreddits26
Posts62
Brands43
Products73
278 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Asics
4.4
(54)
"I play with Asics Gel Resolution 9 and it's the best tennis shoe I have tried."
"Switched to the gel resolution shoes and it went away. Been using these shoes (I have 3 pair I rotate) for years and they hold up incredibly well."
"Gel resolution is something that you want if comfort and stability of your foot is your priority!"
"Asics gel resolution are really really good!"
"All my women friends gravitated towards the Asics Gel Resolution. It seems to be fairly balanced in regards to protection vs performance. Very durable shoe too."
"Asics gel resolution would probably be one of the best for durability on the outsole."
"ASICS gel resolution 9 in Wide."
"As for support I haven't had a shoe that holds my foot better than Asics court FF."
"ASICS best shoes hands down. Comfort, durability."
"Get a pair of asics gel resolution 9, so comfy."
#2
Adidas
4.4
(30)
"I loved the solecourt boost."
"The Ubersonic is the best tennis shoe in my opinion."
"I prefer Ultraboosts. They've been on sale for 60-70ish a few times the past year."
"I only wear adidas Ultraboosts and my feet never hurt."
"Adidas Ultra Boost"
"Have you checked out Adidas Avacourt shoes? They’re cute af."
"If you’re willing to pay a bit more the Adidas Ubersonic won’t disappoint."
"The Adidas Barricades feel like clouds and are very solid."
"I’ve struggled with knee pain my whole adult life and when I wear any adidas sneaker with boost foam the pain goes away."
"Now im wearing adidas avacourts and they feel great."
#3
New Balance
4.4
(27)
"Nothing has been better than the New Balance CT Rallys. I judge the quality of shoes based on how many hours I can play in a single day, and CT Rallys were the first to allow me a 4-5 hour day on the courts."
"New Balance, for sure."
"New balance 2e or 4e"
"New Balance, KSwiss and Yonex all have wide widths."
"On Cloud 5 and compression. Also New Balance 1080 are great."
"NB CT Rally is excellent and I just bought a discounted pair for about that."
"New Balance 1080s all you need for any occasion."
"New Balance like others have said, fantastic support and tons of options for different types of feet/bodies."
"New Balance, New Balance."
"New balance is it."
#4
Hoka
4.7
(23)
"I got Hokas and love them!!"
"Hokas. Hands down."
"My PT wears Hoka."
"Finally settled on Hoka's bondi 8.. the shoe takes time to conform to your foot, once broken it...feels like walking on cloud."
"Hoka bondi 8 + compression socks!!!!!"
"I prefer wolf and shepherd. They are good. Cole Haan, Merrell are other options."
"I personally like hoka bondi and ASICS gel nimbus."
"I swear by hokas. I can stand all day in the pharmacy with these on my feet."
"Hoka bondi was recommended to me by my orthopedist as I need an ankle replacement from all the wear and tear."
"Hokas are popular in healthcare for good reason."
#5
Brooks
4.4
(24)
"I got Brooks Adrenaline and have been happy."
"Brooks ghost foreverrr."
"Brooks ghost max. Well worth every penny."
"If you have the time try Brooks Glycerin 20."
"I wear Brooks Adrenaline. Wore them for running for years."
"I love my Brooks but my dad is a trail style New Balance guy."
"Brooks."
"I love Brooks."
"I absolutely love my brooks but with all the recommendations, I might have to look at hokas."
"My daughter has issues with her feet and her orthopedist recommended Brooks."
#6
K-Swiss
4.1
(19)
"For me the best i got by know are for sure the k-swiss hypercourt 2. i searched so long for the right one and this fits just perfectly for my wider feet"
"The new ultrashots were just reviewed by foot doctor Zach and I don’t think you’ll find a comfier shoe."
"I also play with K-Swiss and love most of their shoes. They feel stable to me."
"If you're looking for comfort, K swiss makes some of the most comfortable tennis shoes."
"KSWISS have literally been a game changer for me."
"Great for flat feet & plantar fasciitis."
"The K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2 looks solid, especially for the price."
"I have also worn k Swiss before but these seem to have less wear."
"K-Swiss Hypercourt 2 sounds like a solid pick, especially for wider feet."
"I like the kwiss hypercourt express 2. I don't have wide feet but need a larger toe box. These work great for me."
#7
Nike
4.2
(16)
"Nike GP 1’s have been fantastic."
"Most comfy shoes for my wide feet."
"Nike cage 4 bad been amazing."
"Tired Nike cage 4. Best shoes ever. Wide enough it don't hurt but at the same time it has a mesh that's snug and won't drag. Highly recommend."
"Durability on the vapour 11s have been good, still going strong from early last year."
"Best shoe I’ve had for tennis so far."
"I love my Nike Vapours, great for hard court"
"I usually buy Nikes because the colors are great and I really like the way they look."
"Nike is your friend."
"Absolutely fine, I’ve seen professional use them."
#8
Wilson
4.4
(11)
"I liked my new balance but on a whim tried some Wilson Rush pro 4.0s and won’t be going back to the NB anytime soon."
"I love the balance they strike between responsiveness, cushion, and lateral support they provide."
"Wilson Rush Pros are the best!"
"My daughter has wide feet and she loves Wilson Rush Pro Ace."
"They have really good lateral stability as it relates to your ankle."
"Wilson rush pro ace"
"Wilson has a generous toe box."
"I use and like Wilson Rush Pro 4.0s. Not sure if they are more durable."
"I've been very happy with the Wilson Rush Pro (various generations)."
"I hear alot of good things about wilsons, which I may try next."
#9
Mizuno
4.4
(10)
"I use the mizuno wave enforce … love their cushion for long matches"
"I bought the "Mizuno Men's Wave Exceed Tour 5 Ac Men" and love them."
"With the Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour I have no issues."
"Second vote for Mizunos. Wider in the forefoot but still with a normal sized heel."
"After watching some reviews, just ordered the mizuno enforce tour 2s, fingers crossed."
"I tried the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 6 and love them."
"Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour also has wide versions that can accommodate 4E feet, according to my friend's experience."
"Mizuno. Watch some YT videos on how to lace properly."
"I find the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour fit my weird feet very well."
"My current 2 fav brands are Mizuno and diadora."
#10
Babolat
4.0
(7)
"The jet mach and SFX 4 have been really good."
"Nice, the Babolat SFX4 sounds like a great option for wider feet."
"My foot kinda wide, Babolat SFX4 good fit for me."
"Babolat makes wider than average shoes. I have the sfx4 and they are the only tennis shoes I've tried which fit true to size for my wide feet."
"I have flat wide feet. I have been using Babolat SFX Evo AC in wide and they feel the best."
"If you wide feet I’d recommend the Babolat jet mach 3. They’re fairly comfortable and run very wide which is nice."
"Just got the babolat jet Mach 3 with a wide option and fits my awkward size."
#11
Diadora
4.3
(6)
"I recently picked up a pair of Diadoras based on his reviews and they're fantastic."
"Provide great arch support too. Never had an issue 1Y+."
"Diadora."
"My diadoras lasted forever on clay about a year before they started wearing"
"* Diadora S.Challenge 5 SL Men"
"I have been using almost exclusively diadora."
#12
ASICS
3.8
(5)
"I just started playing in asic gels and they are absolutely incredible very flexible i feel much quicker."
"Court ff3s are really nice"
"The gel 9s were probably my second favorite I tried but the FF3s just seemed a step up. More secure without being restrictive and a very comfortable feel."
"My current favorite is the Court FF3. Liked it better than the Res 9."
"I bought 1 pair of the Asics Gel, never again.."
#13
Prince
4.3
(4)
"For $100 the Prince T22 is a great value and hard to beat. Good support and very durable."
"The old Prince T22 are quite good."
"For $100 the Prince T22 is a great value and hard to beat."
"Prince always made good shoes for me."
#14
Skechers
3.8
(4)
"Skechers were my go-to shoes (and still are) when I was standing all day."
"Sketchers have done right by me. Especially the slip on kind."
"Check out skechers! brooks are bulkier than nike & pricier than a regular but SO tennis shoe supportive"
"I am interested in trying the sketchers but I don’t know how they fit."
#15
Padel Shoes
4.3
(3)
"I literally just bought those last week for Padel, and they are the best fit and feel of the other 4 pairs I tried."
"Padel shoes are better, they have better sideways grip as you do not slide on padel courts like you do on clay."
"I recommend specific shoes for Padel because you will slip less."
#16
On Cloud
4.0
(3)
"I got a pair of OnClouds due to the high heel drop!"
"I liked certain OnCloud."
"On Cloud or Brooks Ghost Max."
#17
On
5.0
(2)
"On Clouds 100%!!"
"On. Will never go to another brand."
#18
Clay Tennis Shoes
4.5
(2)
"Definitely opt for the Clay version of tennis shoes. It is perfect for padel."
"I slip a little with my court shoes, so go for clay."
#19
Superga
4.5
(2)
"Superga shoes"
"Superga shoes."
#20
Diadem
4.0
(2)
"Diadem Court Burst."
"Diadem Court Burst"
#21
Roger Advantage
3.5
(2)
"Wore them on a handful of vacations in the last year."
"I use the white Roger Advantage as a “goes with any outfit” traveling shoe."
#22
Hypercourt
5.0
(1)
"Hypercourt Express 2 are awesome shoes for a wide foot!"
#23
Merrell
5.0
(1)
"I love Merrell’s. They work best for ME!"
#24
Treadlabs
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend the Treadlabs inserts. They’re on the pricier side ($100 range), but come with a lifetime warranty."
#25
Altra
5.0
(1)
"Altras are pretty good for me"
#26
Salming
5.0
(1)
"Salming shoes tend to be pretty good for wide feet, have you tried those?"
#27
Converse
5.0
(1)
"I will forever swear by padded Cons easily the most comfortable shoe I've ever worked in."
#28
Salomon
5.0
(1)
"You want to be a raid boss? salomon.hiking.shoes."
#29
Cybersonic
5.0
(1)
"Been loving the Cybersonic. Had a pretty bad ankle sprain late last year and haven’t been nervous for a second in them."
#30
Rieker
4.0
(1)
"I really like my Reikers. They are comfortable, and have memory foam insoles."
#31
Tread Labs
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the [Tread Labs Dash Kit](https://treadlabs.com/products/dash-insole-kit). A bit pricey but "
#32
Croc
4.0
(1)
"I truly like my croc tennis shoes."
#33
Under Armour
4.0
(1)
"I like my under armour ones! They were like $50 on amazon"
#34
Vans
4.0
(1)
"I use Vans Ultra range because they are light and somewhat supportive/easy to dance in."
#35
Kobe
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I play in lowtop basketball shoes. Kobes actually."
#36
Coco Gauff
4.0
(1)
"Coco Gauff CG1s are good for flat feet."
#37
Legit
4.0
(1)
"Legit kill shot 2s are good shoes for tennis."
#38
Lotto
4.0
(1)
"These are all the ones I have available to order online in my size :
* Lotto Mirage 300 III Carpet Shoe Men"
#39
Head
4.0
(1)
"* Head Prestige Ltd. Carpet Shoe Men"
#40
Ecco
4.0
(1)
"Ecco’s work well for me for just wearing around."
#41
Hoka One One
4.0
(1)
"Oofoos shoes and Hokas."
#42
Allbirds
3.0
(1)
"Anyone used all birds on the hardcourts or inside?"
#43
Basketball Shoes
3.0
(1)
"The newer basketball shoes I see seem more designed for indoor hardwood basketball floors."
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