Question about my new tennis shoes?

So i just bought my new tennis shoes beacuse im getting private lessons and im a basketball player so i couldnt wear my basketball shoes to the tennis court.





Now the question:


Is the sole supposed to be hard?


and when putting the shoes on and walking on them should it feel hard?

Question about my new tennis shoes?
It really depends on what brand shoe you bout.





Tennis shoes are very supported and cushioned becuase of the beating your feet take on the courts. Many shoes have a recommended period of casual wearing to break in the shoes.





One of my pairs of tennis shoes are Adidas Barricade IV. They are extremely stiff, and on the site i bought them from, it was recommended two weeks of street wear before i hit the courts. Tenniswarehouse.com might tell you if you shoes should be broken in, if they have your shoes on their site.





On the other hand, my most resent pair are Nike Max Breathe Free II are completely different. The moment i put them on it felt like i just stepped on pillows, and they were very flexible on the court.





So really it just depends on what type of shoe you bought. It is not bad if they are stiff, you just need to break them in and they will be good to go!
Reply:I don%26#039;t know a lot about tennis, but if your shoes are hard, you are going to have some major problems in your shins. Shin splints and stress fractures could be an issue down the road. Most shoes are a little stiff until you work them in, but they shouldn%26#039;t be hard.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know what exactly how hard you are talking about, but I can tell you more about nice tennis shoes.





True tennis shoes should let you %26quot;feel%26quot; the ground. This helps you and your footwork, because you can essentially be moving and feeling every step as soon as you take them. The shoes should provide stability so you don%26#039;t fall over when you have to pivot/turn/jump/hop/split step/run/adjust to shots.





Most importantly they should be comfortable to you. Now, tennis shoes aren%26#039;t made for daily jogging/running off the courts. They are made so they grip just enough and also keep you cushioned long enough for a match.





I suggest looking at your local tennis store, and trying on some shoes before you commit to one that isn%26#039;t right for you.





Some people like more cushion, some like more feel for the court.
Reply:It depends on the tennis shoe...some have hard soles which are made for durability, those with softer soles are made for better grip, traction, and, overall performance and are often more expensive. perhaps getting an insole will make the shoe have a softer feel
Reply:tennis shoes are really stable in the ankles and tend to not be as flexible as lets say a running shoe. break them in and if they are still hard get some new ones.
Reply:Every shoe type has variations/specialties (cross country running shoes versus track ones, etc.). Tennis is no exception.





Some are designed to help the volleyer (for the frequent %26quot;stop and go%26quot; motions) whereas others are designed more for the baseline player (more running).





I agree with the previous posts that you should give your shoes a %26quot;break in%26quot; period. However, if after ample time, the shoes are still uncomfortable, you should look into another pair. Talk to your local tennis store (or there%26#039;s always Google) for shoes that are more comfortable and that help you play like Federer!



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