Shoes for different court types.

Clay courts with slide

The new breed in clay / sliding court shoes are sharp edged herring bone that cover the entire sole and even roll up on the side of the shoe to give maximum grip and an "even or measurable" slide characteristic. The idea being that the clay will fall out after each step in order to allow maximum grip on each consecutive step. Sharp Herring bone bite better, but wear out faster. A softer material is used for maximizing drag.

Hard court

Due to the stop/start nature of hard court tennis, it is very important to get a quality shoe. Think of your future! Durability, shock absorption coupled with good ankle support and overall comfort. Most profiles will work quite well but most won't last too long. Notice the turning circle on the shoe above. This puts the most amount of rubber where you need it with the freedom to move it. The brands that offer a guarantee on the sole are normally very good. Addidas Torsion is a great buy with its six-month guarantee. Kswiss shoes are very good though a little heavy however what you gain in quality far outweighs the weight issue.