Most Comfortable Mens Tennis Shoes
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milk of amnesia
Hall of Fame
Asics Gel Court FF - the first iteration
Bagumbawalla
G.O.A.T.
Finding the right shoe is a constant struggle.
It seems there are two opposing forces at work.
1. Everybody's feet are different to some extent- so- there is
no one perfect shoe out there. There is always a compromise between softness
and support, lightness and durability, fashion and utility,. the shoe with the
perfect fit- length, width, arch, heel, vamp, snuggness, affordability... may lack other desirable qualities.
And then...
2. No sooner do you find the shoe that best shoe- a shoe you can live with, then the next
season a new design shows up on the market- and the exhausting process repeats.
It seems there are two opposing forces at work.
1. Everybody's feet are different to some extent- so- there is
no one perfect shoe out there. There is always a compromise between softness
and support, lightness and durability, fashion and utility,. the shoe with the
perfect fit- length, width, arch, heel, vamp, snuggness, affordability... may lack other desirable qualities.
And then...
2. No sooner do you find the shoe that best shoe- a shoe you can live with, then the next
season a new design shows up on the market- and the exhausting process repeats.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
Both my main tennis buddies wear them and seem to love them.
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
The new NB Lav v2. So comfortable, tested it a couple months back
Eddie G
New User
but the shoe that has the best affordability, snuggness, performance, etc across the most cross-section of people is considered the best shoe. True, it can't fit everyone but that's the benchmark.
Does the Lav still have quite a large heel-toe drop compared to other shoes?
LiamMiguel
Semi-Pro
Yes it does, personally doesn’t affect me but I know some other people will be affected.
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Adidas Barricade 7 (aka Novak) - comfortable with great support. I played mostly with them from 2012-2019 and they would last 70-90 hours on hard courts which is about 2 months for me. Since they had a six-month sole warranty, I invariably got a second pair free. I think I played with more than 30 pairs over the years.
n8dawg6
Legend
those were good shoes. heavy, but comfy and plenty of support. seems a shame that they disappeared
bigserving
Hall of Fame
Best all-time would be the Nike Air Oscillate. Light, comfortable, low profile. They did not last long but they were great while they lasted.
Diadora are a surprisingly comfy shoe that is out now. Yonex have a great reputation for shock absorption. Overall comfort is going to come primarily from the way that the shoe fits.
Diadora are a surprisingly comfy shoe that is out now. Yonex have a great reputation for shock absorption. Overall comfort is going to come primarily from the way that the shoe fits.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
Asics Gel Court FF2
Purestriker
Hall of Fame
Asics Gel Resolution 8.
Grieeegoorr
Semi-Pro
When you say sizing is off, do they run smaller or larger, are they wider or narrower in your experience?
Subway Tennis
Legend
The most comfortable tennis shoe I have ever worn is the Babolat SFX 3.
They have a reputation as being incredibly comfortable and it is well earned.
Probably the best bargain in tennis, too, given that they often go on sale at extremely low prices.
As others have mentioned, the Nike Turbo GP is another impossibly comfortable shoe. This is a step beyond the Babooat SFX 3 as the Turbo GP manages to be almost as comfortable as the SFX 3 while having better energy return and better stability.
They have a reputation as being incredibly comfortable and it is well earned.
Probably the best bargain in tennis, too, given that they often go on sale at extremely low prices.
As others have mentioned, the Nike Turbo GP is another impossibly comfortable shoe. This is a step beyond the Babooat SFX 3 as the Turbo GP manages to be almost as comfortable as the SFX 3 while having better energy return and better stability.
I HATED my Hypercourt shoes. Worst tennis shoes I ever tried to use on the courts. So flat , even with my orthotics in them. My feet ached a half hour into playing each time I tried using them.
Devil_dog
Hall of Fame
Recently switched over to the Nike Vapor NXT Reacts because my feet were getting sore from wearing the VX after matches. I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort level of the NXTs. I have relatively wide feet and low arch but the NXTs accommodate my feet very well. They’re not the perfect shoe but I intend to keep wearing them so long as my feet respond well in them.
I agree with you in a sense. However, I find that sometimes they feel good in the house but then on the court they may not feel so good when you actually put some time on the court. I have had that happen more than once. A waste of money if they do not feel good on the court.
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
....and they're environmentally friendly
www.allbirds.com
Men's Tree Dashers - Geyser (Light Blue Sole)
Designed with natural materials, the Tree Dasher delivers the stability, support, and durability to perform naturally.
www.allbirds.com
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
B4 were durable and super stable but definitely not comfortable off the court…
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Wore Feathers back then. No cushioning at all!
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
Wilson Rush Pro. Huge difference compared to the Barricade. Sometimes when playing, I stop and think of how good my feet feel.
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
Diadora Speed Blushield 5 AG for me. So plush.
innoVAShaun
Legend
My favorite shoe of all time was the Nike Air Max Breathe Free IIs. They were comfortable, light, and a great performance shoe. They came in a variety of colors as well as NikeID. Because of it's high remarks in all of the previous categories, it was not at all durable but was backed by a 6-month warranty.
aussierocks
New User
Asics Court FF -original.
Best shoe ever!!!!! Please bring it back!
Best shoe ever!!!!! Please bring it back!
FlamingCheeto
Hall of Fame
I'll say it again these were the most comfortable and GOAT tennis shoe ever.
JustTennis76
Hall of Fame
Switched from Adidas to Diadora 10 years ago and never looked back. They offer supreme comfort. Currently using the Blue shield fly AG model.
n8dawg6
Legend
i loved em. wish i had stocked up
The Big Kahuna
Hall of Fame
The most comfortable tennis shoes out there in 2021 IMO are:
Adidas Sole Court BOOST
Diadora Blushield 5
Nike GP Turbo
No question.
Adidas Sole Court BOOST
Diadora Blushield 5
Nike GP Turbo
No question.
the tennis oracle
Rookie
Based on the comments here I ordered the GP Turbos (half size up) which are on sale for only $105 in limited sizes. Hopefully no more foot pain after 3-3.5 hrs of hardcourt play as with the original CFF1's (I currently wear the CFF2's and experience some foot pain). Will report back after a few sessions with them.
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Nike Air Zoom GP Turbo White/Green Abyss Men's Shoe | Tennis Warehouse
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the tennis oracle
Rookie
I had a pair and they weren't nearly as comfortable as the CFF1's. I'd put them at above average comfort but nothing special. Still experienced some foot soreness after matches.
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
@Bagumbawalla
I had pretty good luck with Nike, New Balance and Prince. They often come in EE or 4E. Even their D width is often suitable since their D seems to be a bit wider than the D from other shoe makers.
Not tried them in a while but I've come across quite a few other people with the same issue I have had in the past -- Asics, Adidas and some of the other more popular alternatives that ppl often rave about, are just too damn narrow for my D+ feet.
I had pretty good luck with Nike, New Balance and Prince. They often come in EE or 4E. Even their D width is often suitable since their D seems to be a bit wider than the D from other shoe makers.
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
The mostest awesomest athletic shoes I've tried are technically not tennis shoes. They are x-trainers from Nike. I am referring to their Air Monarch athletic shoes. I have found them quite suitable for tennis, badminton, volleyball & general walking around.
Slightly on the heavy side but not overly so. Very decent durability. By far, they have had the best combination of support (heel) and comfort / cushion. They appear to have outstanding midsole cushioning and unsurpassed insole cushioning.
Usually find them for $40-$65 USD. I've paid two to three times as much or more for premium tennis shoes and none have been as comfortable or as awesome.
jhick
Hall of Fame
I'm not sure these are the most comfortable, but the Resolutions seemed to work the best for managing knee pain.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Funny you mention this because I had some weirdness going on in one knee recently and part of the reason I’ve gone back to the GR8 lately is it seems the knee doesn’t bark when I’m wearing them vs my others.
Subway Tennis
Legend
I commented earlier about the Babolat SFX3 and also the Nike GP Turbos.
Another update - I have just got my hands on a slightly early pair of NB Fresh Foam Lav 2's..... these are also contenders.
An insanely comfortable shoe. Anyone who loved everything about the first version of the Lav's except for the Bootie construction, you might really like this updated version.
Another update - I have just got my hands on a slightly early pair of NB Fresh Foam Lav 2's..... these are also contenders.
An insanely comfortable shoe. Anyone who loved everything about the first version of the Lav's except for the Bootie construction, you might really like this updated version.
