Are Old School Shoes Suitable?

[gavna]

Speed Star KIII and the Speed Pro W15 are the top tennis shoes - I have not seen them in the states only the football kicks. Maybe online on the diadora website.

[goran_ace]

I guess they still do sell tennis shoes in the US. Just checked the site of a TW competitor that I won't name and they have the new Diadora shoes for 2013 available for pre-order.

[tbuggle]

joes *** balance.

do a search.

[texacali]

Bought Stan Smiths thinking I cold use them for play once in a while....just not getting the same comfy feel as say, my NB
851's. The SS have a lot of volume inside but insole, even with replacement one still feels too, flat and hard.

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by slowfox

Good point. Thanks. My Gel Resolutions finally wore out, and I'm looking for new shoes. Getting tired of spending $100+ for tennis sneaks.

Yeah, but do you know how much a knee replacement costs?

[Povl Carstensen]

Well I am 52, run and play tennis without shoes, no problems with my knees.

[goober]

Originally Posted by slowfox

For example, Stan Smith Adidas or Vilas Pumas? Does a 3.5 really need the latest Vapors? I can get the Pumas in the "casual" section for $40, whereas Vapors cost $120...

IF you are playing 3.5 doubles and you are not moving around much- you will be fine.

If you are on the heavy side, run around a lot or have any kind of ankle/foot stability issues you could have problems.

The thing you have to remember is that you do NOT have to spend $120 on a pair of tennis shoes for good support or cushioning. Get last years high end models or when they are on clearance. You can get a lot of good shoes with good support and cushioning for around $40-60 if you shop around.

[NJ1]

Originally Posted by Povl Carstensen

Well I am 52, run and play tennis without shoes, no problems with my knees.

As you have said ad nauseam. Everyone is different, with regards to both their joints and the level at which they play tennis. Being stronger at the former and weaker at the latter will aid knee health.

To the OP, just buy a pair of top of the line warrantied shoes on clearance for $80. That works out as just $40 per pair and the shoes could last you a total of one whole year. Even if they only last less than that, it's still a small price to pay in my opinion.

[Povl Carstensen]

Originally Posted by NJ1

As you have said ad nauseam.

Oh, I am sorry.

[Povl Carstensen]

Originally Posted by NJ1

As you have said ad nauseam. Everyone is different, with regards to both their joints and the level at which they play tennis.

But the thing is that I have had lots of knee problems earlier, but I agree we are all different.