Do running shoes make good tennis shoes?

I am really interested in Nike ID, but they don%26#039;t have any tennis shoes to personalize, but they do have stuff like Shox and Zoom. Are these good for tennis?

Do running shoes make good tennis shoes?
As a rule of thumb you should never buy running shoes for tennis. I played competitive tennis for years and found out by trial and error and later was told not a good idea. Although some running shoes could be used on a hard court most of the stitching was not designed for the rigors of movement on a hard court. Some running shoe soles will leave sole marks(imprints) on the surface of court. Lastly, most running shoe soles break down quickly from the friction applied by playing tennis.
Reply:They could work, but definetely not Shox. A real tennis shoe has a very thick, nearly flat bottom. The advantage is that the thick soles offer better support for the many stops and starts you do in tennis.
Reply:never buy running shoes for tennis.
Reply:No, the support is in the wrong areas. A court shoe has to have lateral stability and well as longitudinal stability. Most companies make a good court shoe. Buy the steak not the sizzle.
Reply:You should really look for specific tennis shoes. I have Prince ones, and they are phenomenal. Mainly you want an actual pair of tennis shoes because of the grip. Most Prince shoes are made with Goodyear Tire material, and I have never had a problem with slipping. While running shoes have a lot of traction, it never holds up for long once your on the court. So I would say that court-specific shoes would be a much more worthwhile investment.



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