Played In Running Shoes Last Night and Loved It

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royfrombigd

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I was walking my dogs last night before tennis in an old pair fo Brooks running shoes. When I got to the courts, I realized I had forgotten to change into my normal KSwiss shoes. The crazy thing is I felt like I played better. It seemed like I was moving quicker and was more aggressive as a result. Now I've been wondering all day if I should look at a lighter shoe. I usually play in the KSwiss Defier (not the newer model). I'm a big guy at 6'3 215lbs and I know I can't always play in running shoes (my big toe is really sore from the lack of forefront cushioning). Does anyone have a suggestion for a shoe with the weight more like a running shoe? I would say I've got a normal arch. Thanks.
 
royfrombigd said:
The crazy thing is I felt like I played better. It seemed like I was moving quicker and was more aggressive as a result.
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May be, but not for long. The lateral stability of any running shoe will be destroyed by as little as a few hours of tennis. After that, you'll roll your ankle and you won't be playing or running for 10 days. Not a good idea.
 
royfrombigd said:
I was walking my dogs last night before tennis in an old pair fo Brooks running shoes. When I got to the courts, I realized I had forgotten to change into my normal KSwiss shoes. The crazy thing is I felt like I played better. It seemed like I was moving quicker and was more aggressive as a result. Now I've been wondering all day if I should look at a lighter shoe. I usually play in the KSwiss Defier (not the newer model). I'm a big guy at 6'3 215lbs and I know I can't always play in running shoes (my big toe is really sore from the lack of forefront cushioning). Does anyone have a suggestion for a shoe with the weight more like a running shoe? I would say I've got a normal arch. Thanks.
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Get the Adidas feathers they feel like running shoes.
 
for me cushioning is important and running or lighter shoes don't provide them. Also you have to insert after market insole even in high end tennis shoes, which will make shoes little heavy. I am kind of against lighter shoes as they are very stable for side to side movement. As someone mention initially they feel great but worn out soon.
 
T Woody said:
Yep I have feathers. Love them more than any other tennis shoe I've owned
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Thanks for the suggestions. I should have mentioned that Adidas is about the only shoe I would not try. I just don't think they fit my foot well. I had a pair of the CC Booms and thought they were too narrow in the heal and the Barricades just felt funny to me. I would guess the Feathers are made on the same last. Any other suggestions for a tennis shoe that wears more like a running shoe? Thanks.
 
LetFirstServe said:
Isnt Brooks a high end running shoe now? I remember in the 90s they were the best $30 shoe around.
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I've run 2 full marathons and tried countless running shoes, Brooks are the best for my foot and priced very well compared to the competitors. I wish they made a running shoe.
 
royfrombigd said:
Thanks for the suggestions. I should have mentioned that Adidas is about the only shoe I would not try. I just don't think they fit my foot well. I had a pair of the CC Booms and thought they were too narrow in the heal and the Barricades just felt funny to me. I would guess the Feathers are made on the same last. Any other suggestions for a tennis shoe that wears more like a running shoe? Thanks.
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Yes, the Asics, give them a try. Very comfortable, as they made running shoes for years, and they are one of the lightest shoes for tennis, and fit comfortable right out of the box.They actually feel more like a running shoe.
The Gel Resolution, and Gel Challengers are both great shoes.TW has them as well.
 
I had a similiar experience when I was on a business trip and all I had were my running shoes. I played on clay courts and felt I moved and ran around much better than my heavier barricades. I have both the Adidas Feathers and the Asics. The Feathers feel lighter, but I prefer the fit of the Asics, and it feels more solid and stable.
 
royfrombigd said:
I was walking my dogs last night before tennis in an old pair fo Brooks running shoes. When I got to the courts, I realized I had forgotten to change into my normal KSwiss shoes. The crazy thing is I felt like I played better. It seemed like I was moving quicker and was more aggressive as a result. Now I've been wondering all day if I should look at a lighter shoe. I usually play in the KSwiss Defier (not the newer model). I'm a big guy at 6'3 215lbs and I know I can't always play in running shoes (my big toe is really sore from the lack of forefront cushioning). Does anyone have a suggestion for a shoe with the weight more like a running shoe? I would say I've got a normal arch. Thanks.
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Running shoes mark up hardcourts- never like seeing people playing in running shoes on hard courts- it's cool on clay-
 
royfrombigd said:
I was walking my dogs last night before tennis in an old pair fo Brooks running shoes. When I got to the courts, I realized I had forgotten to change into my normal KSwiss shoes. The crazy thing is I felt like I played better. It seemed like I was moving quicker and was more aggressive as a result. Now I've been wondering all day if I should look at a lighter shoe. I usually play in the KSwiss Defier (not the newer model). I'm a big guy at 6'3 215lbs and I know I can't always play in running shoes (my big toe is really sore from the lack of forefront cushioning). Does anyone have a suggestion for a shoe with the weight more like a running shoe? I would say I've got a normal arch. Thanks.
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It's all fun until you get that big hole @ the front (by the big toe) within a couple of weeks... bye bye running shoes.
 
Samster,
Which shoe is better for flat feet the Asics gel resolution or the K-Swiss Defier? Are the asics resolution 2 really good for flat feet?
 
Asics Gel Res 2's are the closest thing to a running shoe in terms of comfort. Hands down, the most comfortable performance tennis shoe available on the market today. Only downside is poor durability. I get a maximum of 80 hours of hard court play out of a pair, which amounts to 6 pair per year for me.
 
In terms of weight, stability/ overall perform. How the asics res 2 felt to you? Which one is better for someone with flat feet the k-swiss defier vs Asics 2? Thank you.
 
as almost everybody else has said, running shoes have nowhere near enough support for tennis. i think you're lucky you didn't roll or twist your ankle. asics makes good tennis and running shoes so maybe they could be similar but i've never tried asics tennis shoes so i couldn't tell you honestly how close they are.
 
Thanks for your opinion. I wear asics running shoes and they are great. However, I don't know how the asics res 2 plays in the tennis court.
 
Look, the basic performance of the shoe is what you should be focused on, not whether it is good for flat, sup, or pro feet. The one issue you should be concerned about is fit in terms of width in the toe box, mid and heel. Outside of that, if you have any kind of issue with the sole style then get an insole, either custom, semi or drugstore variety.

Again, Asic Gel Res 2 is probably the most comfortable performance tennis shoe on the market. Ignore the sponsorship $'s...look at what people choose to wear in collegiate, futures or challengers. Asics is throwing a few more $'s at the pro circuit, but more players are electing to go with Asics when it comes to their feet.
 
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