

The biggest decision for the player searching for the perfect shoe is a combination of game style and fit on the foot, with an emphasis on the latter. And all feature uppers with overlaid reinforcements to provide breathability and lateral stability.

All have softer midsole foam to absorb the pounding of an hour or two of play. All feature a durable, non-marking rubber outsole with a multi-directional tread for grip on asphalt courts. But modern tennis shoes have a host of similarities. Specialized footwear for tennis is nearly as old as the sport, and some designs - including the Adidas Stan Smith and Rod Laver - have become so iconic that most men don’t know their roots or the players for which they’re named. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. Our editors independently select the products we recommend.
