20 Best Cheap Shoes For Tennis (2023 Updated)

I really liked the previous version of this shoe but they became unavailable for a long time they hug your foot and had good stability. I had to add additional shoe insert to give me a little more cushion.

I then moved to Asics shoes and enjoyed better cushioning and durability. I tried to go back to the Ubersonic but it just felt to flimsy so I returned it for another pair of Asics Gel Resolution. I am a 4.

5 senior former teaching pro.

Not comfortable at the ankle

Excellent shoes

I bought these shoes recently because they were very highly rated on three different websites as the overall best women’s shoe for tennis for 2022. They are the most uncomfortable tennis shoe ever! I consistently wear a size 10 medium in athletic shoes and I already have a pair of Asics for tennis that I was trying to replace/upgrade because they’re worn out.

These are very tight in the toe box and tight on the upper heel – really just tight everywhere, but those two areas are the most noticeable. The toe turns up in a way that looked a bit funny when I put them on.

But after reading the reviews, I ignored it. Bad mistake. My feet ached all evening after wearing them to play tennis for a couple of hours. It is not a matter of breaking them in. I will never wear them again.

Such a colossal waste of money.

I have worn these shoes for a dozen times now. I have had previously worn out the gel-dedicate 6 and 7 which fit perfectly at my size 11. 5. unfortunately these are too narrow, and my feet are cramped.

There is reinforcement under the outside of the foot that I can feel when sprinting and definitely when doing lateral movements on the hard court, which become more noticeable the longer I play. Was hoping these would bed in but doesn’t seem to be the case.

I have tried inserting different more plush authoics but still the outside edge of both shoes gives me grief. Nice and tight around the heel, I would personally prefer more cushioning for hard heel strikes when sliding.

This is my favorite Asics out of the two I’ve tried. Gel Res 8 and Speed Solution FF. Unfortunately they run big and by the time I got them in the mail and tried them on, my correct size was sold out in the LE color way of black and silver.

So I sent these back and won’t be replacing them until another color that I like again comes along. They were really comfortable and very supportive from what I could tell. I will never wear one of Asics shoes again that has the hard plastic trusstic system on the insole.

I slipped and fell 3 times in these where I have NEVER slipped in any of my other 12 pairs of hard court tennis shoes. I’ve seen other people fall in that model as well. There is not enough rubber on the inside heal where the plastic and rubber meet, so when you pivot just right, the plastic scrapes the ground and gives way.

They should recall these in my opinion. But, the Gel Res 8’s do not have that problem and I will be getting some again in the future. Too bad I wasn’t informed before I purchased them that they ran big.

When I checked reviews after the fact, everyone is pretty much in agreement about this.

I bought these shoes on line a few weeks ago. I did go to a Sports direct shoe to try these tennis shoes and was told you can only order on line! i need tennis shoes and took a chance and ordered the shoes on line ( ordinarily I would never shoes on line in case they would not fit) delighted that they fit perfectly and are brilliant for tennis so comfortable.

I suffer a little from Planter fasciitis and these shoes are perfect to help my condition. delighted with my purchase.

I’m disappointed they don’t fit the same as my previous SFX shoes, but I still like them. Good cushion and support. The lighter weight fabric on the upper allows my feet to move inside the shoe more than I want, and they are a bit wider construct so I can’t tighten the laces enough to make them a truly snug fit.

I may try a narrow size next time, even though I don’t normally wear narrow shoes.

This is my second pair of these shoes. The first one is about 3 years old and is finally wearing out on the bottom. I ordered the same size in this one and it seems a little longer. At first I thought I would not like that but now I Love it! The cushioned heal hugs your heel tight in a goos way so your feet don’t slip at all.

The little extra length make my toes very happy when I start and stop. I will purchase again. Please keep making this model.

I’ve had a number of ASICS tennis shoes over the years, and have been generally satisfied with them. The cushioning is quite good, sole life rivals New Balance in the same price range. The sizing is true.

All good! But, my previous pair of ASICS had shoestrings that were ridiculously long. I use a tying technique that doesn’t require a double bow knot it to keep from untying. That technique uses a bit more string, but not enough to keep the string off the court.

My current ASICS has the opposite issue: the strings are too short! They’re so short that the top eyelet can’t be used. How can a shoe manufacturer not provide shoe strings of the proper length??.

I’m a very regular hardcourt tennis player, so my feet are fairly tough. Usually i can do 3 sets with no pain whatsoever on soles of my feet. With these though, i had to stop today after only 1 set as i was in agony.

There is so little cushioning under the front of the foot, it feels like you are playing bare foot. The actual shoe fits very well and is comfortable other than that, so it’s a shame. Unfortunately i cant return them as it is just a terrible design, not a faulty product, so it’s £50 absolutely wasted, i’ll stick to adidas next time.

Avoid these shoes at all costs.

I bought this show in march, early July, the sole was already gone. I do not play everyday and I was surprised by how fast it was tearing. Top part of the shoe is very durable. Second problem, and the worst, to me was foot pain while wearing the shoe for a while.

I play tennis for 2 hours, and after that, my foot aches so much that I can hardly continue playing. The days that I continue, I can barely walk the day after. I can’t say whether this is an issue on my foot that is enhanced by the shoe.

To me it didn’t work.

What a disappointing customer experience! I got two different ASICS models I liked in two different sizes. After trying them on at home and playing with a size I thought fits best, it turned out they run big.

I immediately contacted Returns department asking if I can return the shoes for a size smaller. I provided photos of the shoes which were in perfect condition and explained I played in them for 30 minutes.

However they came back offering a partial refund, which I didn’t expect from such a reputable retailer. Safe to say I will buying my tennis equipment elsewhere!!.

For the past 18 years or so, Ive worn no other shoe than ASICS. Be it cricket, tennis, running…even go to office in them, but this particular model really shook my long term faith in ASICS. Not only for me, I pretty much converted my entire family into ASICS household.

I couldn’t not believe how tight, narrow and uncomfortable this shoe was. Same size same foot. Have switched to Kswiss at least for my tennis needs. Sad. Unfortunate. I hope someone reads this review and starts auditing the design and product quality and consistency.

After I purchased these court shoes I waited a while for delivery and then sent a message to ask when I could expect to receive them. It was at that point I realised they were not coming from the UK, as the website seemed to suggest.

I did more research and I became concerned when I saw lots of negative reviews about orders placed in the UK. There was little I could do other than wait it out. After about three weeks the court shoes arrived and I was fully prepared for disappointment.

I opened the box and stunned by these thoughtfully package shoes that were exactly as they looked on the website and very well made. I have very wide feet and I was absolutely over the moon when I put them on.

They were by far the widest court shoes I’d managed to find and they certainly seemed as though they’d be hard wearing. Five weeks in and at least 30 hours of outdoor tennis later, they look as good as they did the first day and they have been really sturdy and very comfortable.

I am very happy with my purchase and I felt that with so many bad UK reviews that I’d write a truthful review about my experience to give perspective purchasers some balance. I’ve given the shoes 4, not because I wasn’t completely happy with them, purely because the website seemed to suggest the product would come from the UK when it clearly didn’t.

If you need very wide court shoes give them a go and hopefully you’ll be as happy as me!.

Hi, my history is that I was born with slightly deformed feet. All my life I have had to wear a bigger size – I buy a size 7 and a half to 8 to fit my foot which has a size 6 length (UK sizes). These are the first sport shoes in my size (6) ever that I have been able to wear brand new (my mother used to walk mine in for me) and I literally could make them my profile picture, they have brought me so much joy.

The are super comfortable, when I say super. slipper comfortable. I will be buying all my shoes from fitville from now. I am so chuffed. Now no excuse for bad tennis playing.

These are great quality and and very comfy! I don’t just wear them for tennis but out and about. I love the blue non slip heel. These are definitely for the wider foot so if you are in any way normal to narrow please don’t buy.

For all those of you who need a wider show, this is a great-build shoe with plenty support and well worth the money! Thank you Fitville!.

I wear these to play outdoor pickleball (tennis court surface). Love the grip and sturdy feel on the court and have received many compliments on the style/colors. My only issue is the stitching on the inside of the shoe in the big toe area.

My previous 2 pairs of NB shoes did not have any stitching in this area and were very comfortable, so I was confident in getting the same size (8). Unfortunately, the right shoe stitching aggravates my bunion, and I must wear a silicone bunion protector to play.

The left shoe is fine in the toe area. The fit is slightly smaller than my previous tennis shoes as well as my running shoes. I am hoping as I wear them in a bit, this will subside. Did not return them as I think a larger size/extra width would be too big, plus the price was right.

I have very wide feet and it’s hard to find brands that carry 2x wide. I was suffering from plantar fasciitis from wearing normal width shoes. Once I switched to these, the pain had subsided. I was a former tennis, who just discovered pickleball.

I haven’t played tennis in 19 years. When I did play tennis, I played for about 11 years ( 1993-2004). These New Balance tennis shoes were comfortable and light compared to the tennis shoes I’ve worn in the past, whenever I played tennis.

I use these shoes for pickleball. These shoes have a good grip and great stability for moving side to side. They do look like an old man’s shoes, but I guess it’s function over fashion. I’d buy these again, but hope they would make it more sleek or a “younger” version of it.

I had never worn actual tennis shoes so these are my first experience and they did very well. I play 3 times per week for 3 hours per session and these shoes lasted for 6 months which is feel is fair given their price.

These shoes fit very well on my foot and the rubber used on the sole gives very good traction on hard courts. My favorite features are the camber on the heel which guides your foot to land properly and also on the outer portion of the shoe on the sol there is a part that sticks out that helps to prevent you from your ankle rolling.

The material on the upper section has outlasted the sole of the shoe though it did finally stretch within the last month and my foot can move slightly within the shoe now but it is time to replace them.

They also clean up really easy and I just put them in the washing machine and even though they are white shoes they still look good even after months of use. I have never tried a higher end shoe out so I can’t attest to if the price gives even more wear and time of use but for the price these are very good shoes.

I purchased these because the ASICS Gel Resolution shoes I was using were shot and I had to buy something. There weren’t any in my size in stock. These Babolats are a completely different animal. The ASICS felt much lighter, were easier to put on, and enabled quicker movements.

The Babolat shoes almost feel like boots in comparison. It just feels like it takes a fraction of a second longer to get moving. Also, I developed quad tenonitis after buying these shoes. In all fairness, I don’t know if that was coincidental.

I ended up replacing the inserts that come with the shoes with SuperFeet Black insoles. This was a definite improvement over the stock ones. On a more positive note, these shoes provide superior support for sure.

As other reviewers have noted, once you get past the struggle to get them on, they envelope your feet very well even without tightening the laces very much. If you are worried about an ankle sprain, you can pretty much be at ease since they are almost like high-tops.

I found using a shoehorn is the fastest and least frustrating way to put them on. That said, if I had to do it over, I would opt for the lighter more traditional ASICS shoes.

I love Babolat ProPulse shoes, they fit me so well and the soles are super durable. My first experience with them was with the Fury model and they were great. I did wear the soles out within the warranty period but I played a lot and they honoured the warranty and sent me a new pair, but they sent me the Blast model.

I loved those too. After those wore out I bought the Fury again (they were on sale) from Racquet Guys but I am having issues with them. On my right foot on the inner part there’s a plastic (or really hard thin rubber) that digs into my ankle.

I’ve tried cutting the piece as close to the eye holes as possible and taping it up to provide cushion but it still rubs weird. I ended up ordering another pair of the Blast (these ones) and they’re awesome.

Having work both the Fury and Blast I don’t think the difference between the two warrants the price difference, I’m happy enough with the Blast and now hesitant about the Fury because of the issue I just mentioned.

Best tennis shoes I have used. I know, many people say things like that. But they fit me perfect. The soles have great traction and last longer than any shoe I have owned. Finally, they are so much better than the latest shoes from Babolat (in the same price range).

Only problem, I don’t think Babolat wants to sell them in the USA anymore. Hope that changes.

I play Pickleball 4-5 days a week. My doctor advised I needed a wide court type shoe for support. Due to the current supply chain problems, “wide” shoes were in short supply. I looked for weeks trying to find a 4E Court/Pickleball shoe with the proper cushioning.

I found that shoe in the New Balance 1006 4E. Absolutely wonderful on my feet. I can play 3-4 hours a day without my feet hurting. The NB 1006 provides me with a wide toe box, a well-fitting heel cup and lateral movement support.

I did have to purchase an extra cushion sock to wear with the 1006, but that was my personal preference. As purchased, the NB 1006 has good cushioning and arch support. I have recommended the shoe to my Pickleball community.

Dicks sporting goods and Shoe carnival had very limited to no selection of court shoes but lucky Got referred to New Balance store on my county. Glad I asked. I’ve work New Balance for 35+ years (x-wide) I play Pickleball 2x a week and needed a new pair of sneakers.

These court shoes have better (flatter) coverage to the court. Initially, it felt weird to be such a flat footed fit but it’s definitely needed for the game. I can play for hours and never have any discomfort wearing them.

Even better the store had buy one get one at 50% off, that’s a bonus! For the money I don’t believe you’ll find any better tennis shoe or for my case Pickleball footwear.

I tried different shoes when the NB 806 shoes were unavailable in my 4E width. Those shoes were uncomfortable during rigorous play, but I did discover I liked those shoes for Har-Tru play. Since the NB 1006 was available here in my 4E size, I purchased them hoping they would combine the right sizing I need while being a clay court option.

I am happy to say these shoes are now my clay court option. I still use the 806 (which eventually became available again) for hard court play. Outside the tread preference for one shoe versus the other, I find the 1006 a more comfortable shoe than the 806, but the 806 is a bit more stable when making a lateral change of direction.

My son is really rough on hardcourt tennis shoes. But many of the shoes break the bank. This shoe is lightweight but durable, especially on the toe. He’s worn them for a few weeks now, and the results are good.

We would highly recommend this shoe, especially for the price point.

The original gamecourt fit my foot so perfectly laces were optional. I tied the laces just to keep from tripping on them. the new replacement gamecourt 2 shoe is much narrower. i returned. why? why ? why?.

I’m a more casual racquets player (pickle in summer and platform tennis in winter). I especially look for a well-priced, comfortable shoe that can get me through at least half of the platform tennis season.

These look like they’ll do the trick!.

I have enjoyed 3. 5 version. And was expecting at least the same from 4. 0. When I put those on , it felt great- feeling of a great compression due to new lace design. However after playing for 2-3 matches I have noticed that my feet was moving inside a shoes – felt slippery inside shoes, even with cotton sock.

With more synthetic sock is was sliding side to side (almost rotating on a feet). Even more tightening of laces didn’t help. Material used inside is synthetic and very slippery. EVEN BIGGER PROBLEM is the shoe SOLE.

Wilson went overboard with making it even thicker I think. shoes feel heavy. they squeak a lot. MAJOR SOLE SURFACE DESIGN FLAW. They slide due to changed design of the sole surface. I’m a middle of the match I switched to my old 3.

5 and I felt difference right away. I was able to switch direction of my movements much faster and without sliding. These shoes are ok for the beginners , who doesn’t run much. But if you are at least 3.

0+ , and toys actually run- AVOID SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY FOR PIECE OF RUBBER.

Very comfortable for tennis, or ping pong or normal walking. Do not fell bulky as one of my old Babolat shoes. Like the 10. 5W option, I couldn’t find in all the places, don’t feel my toes feeling squeezed.

I haves only 3 times for tennis so far, but I am thinking will fare for some good time. So quite happy for now. Like the colors too. In the past, in a haste or with less thought bought some odd colors for me like more Red and Bluey one, so very happy with this 90% black neutral one.

I have worn these shoes about 8 times now to play pickleball and they are excellent. They are definitely a roomy fit with a generous toe box and plenty of heel padding and support. I have very painful Achilles Tendonitis but since I am started playing in these it has reduced dramatically.

Tiny complaints – the heel padding is getting dirty really quickly and they are a tad bit hot on my feet. Not really complaints, just observations! I am would absolutely buy these shoes again, more colors please.

I was a bit hesitant about buying shoes on line but after looking at the many pairs of different shoes I have which are all around the same size, how could I go wrong. Well it appears that the head people might have shrunken their foot ruler somewhat.

They seemed a little tight when prancing around the house but I thought they should be okay, what I didn’t allow for was the fact that feet swell a bit when they get hot. One half size bigger would have been better but in my case they should be still okay and hopefully they will give a little over time.

After reading the blurb on line they sounded like they might have great cushioning but I would rate it as moderate compared to the balance of my footwear. On the plus side the grip is great on synthetic courts, they feel very stable and give you confidence when moving about the court.

If I’m to be fair, maybe some of the stability comes from the fact that they are on the firm side of the scales. The ventilation system seems to works well as my socks seemed noticeably dryer after a good workout on court.

I’ll be honest, it was the price that swayed my acquisition, so I figure that I’m probably getting reasonable value for money and given I’m just a weekend wannabe, they will do just fine until maybe I spy something better.

These fit me very well in length and medium-wide width. But the contouring of the insole did not seem to match the contours of my foot, and I have a very average kind of foot. It also seemed to be very short on cushioning.

Not comfortable, therefore. Returned. The search continues.

Cushioning is great in the heel but more minimalistic in the forefoot. Would wish the same for the forefoot cushioning, and for the midfoot width to be as wide as the forefoot. But that’s my foot and preferences and not everyone’s.

If you have a medium sized foot and prefer lighter, faster shoe and forefoot cushioning is less important, these are a solid option.

I bought these because they looked great, but they are not at all comfortable. The sole under the heel is extended too far back and this changes how my feet contact the court surface. Instead of the back of my heel landing on the court, the back of the shoe, which is a good inch behind my heel makes contact first.

It might seem like a small difference from other shoes, but it dramatically changes the biomechanics of my feet and my balance resulting in less confident movement around the court. I do not recommend these shoes.

These are superb tennis shoes. They are supportive but also soft and flexible. The interior is nicely cushioned – no pinch points, plenty of cushion between laces and arch. Excellent shoe for demanding movers.

After the first session with these shoes, I bought two more pairs. Well done LaCoste.

Very stiff & awkward feeling; heavy footed in these after 2 weeks everyday break in; shoe not rolling naturally forward. My feet & ankles are killing me! Ouch! Ordering something else but wish I could return….

I’ve had every City Court from version 1 through VII with multiple pairs of each. I guess I should state that I use these for walking where I rotate between 2 pairs and put about 5 miles on each pair a day on either asphalt streets or treadmill.

My only complaint with the last two or three models is that the inside of the heal will get a hole and then wear out my socks. I just had someone tell me to do a “heal lock” when tying them, but for the older models it’s too late.

As for this new model. this seems like a redesign as they fit nothing like any of their predecessors. The size is the same, but they are not comfortable. I’ve put about 30 miles on this new pair, so it’s not like I put them on for a minute and didn’t like them.

I put them in rotation with a pair of VII’s and there is a noticeable difference. On top of them not being comfortable the optic yellow is rubbing off on my socks. It’s just really disappointing. I’ve been scouring the web for new-old-stock version VII’s but I’ve come up empty.

Since my last pair is about out of tread I guess I’ll have to find another brand of shoe. There goes 20 years of faithful service.

Fits perfectly! I love it! You must purchase one, to see is to believe. Will buy one again soon. Kuddos for the fast delivery! Looking forward for the next transaction. More deals to come! Well done!

The soles have two different grip patterns, which makes them very suitable for playing tennis several times a week on a carpet surface (Savannah), but they also worked fine in a couple of away club matches I played on tarmac courts.

I have recently retired aand only wear the shoes for tennis. Hence I prioritise comfort over styling.

I’ve been wearing this model, and its close predecessors, for 25 years or more. These shoes are HEAVY, but are comforatble and a great fit for my wide feet, with excellent beginning support. However, I have noticed that the build quality of these shoes has declined over the past several years.

Sometimes the shoe fit is just a bit odd, though wearable, and the support structure starts to wear down in a month. More importantly, the bottom rubberized layer consistently peels off at the heel after perhaps six weeks of pickleball games, something that NEVER used to happen.

I have inquired with customer service but have never received more than an anodyne response. These shoes have served me well, but I’d try another brand if I could find one with a wide fit (the K Swiss wides are not really satisfactory substitutes).

I wear this style sneaker for tennis 4x week. I’ve had 5 pairs in the last 5-6 years. Love the look & usually when worn in they’re very comfortable. I’m btw an 8 & 8. 5. Bought an 8 cause they stretch.

I played in USTA Sectionals this weekend & wore them for the first time on a hard court. In two hours of play I had a huge painful blister underneath a small bunion, a middle toe was sore on top from jamming into the shoe & I had to take them off.

Not sure if the materials used are cheaper or this pair was a bit off, but my left foot is hurt, not forever, but.

Very comfortable shoe from the very beginning, also goodlooking. I had to return the first pair, though, since I didn’t realize (and it was not indicated in the size selector) that the sizes were according to the American standard.

To avoid unnecessary returns, the size scale should be more clearly indicated, preferably with European sizes, at least for customers in Europe. We know what size 44 is, but not necessarily whether 10 or 11 is the British or American equivalent.

These knit are fabulous! I bought them for my husband and he loves them. The colour is great – a deep baby with white soles, and the upper is made from a comfortable knit fabric. They fit true to size.

The fabric is thin and breathable, so probably wouldn’t do well in cold temperatures, but great for dry spring/fall or summer wear. Also, there is minimal tread on the soles so these are definitely a court or urban shoe.

Highly recommend!.

These are my second pair, in green. Already have the grey ones. They are stylish, comfortable, airy shoes that fit true or maybe a little small. Only gripe is that the tongue edges can fold over and press against the top of your foot when tightened.

Take a few seconds to make sure they lie flat before tying shoes!.

Wanted shoes that don’t have a soft sole. These fit the bill For tennis though, they don’t grip as well as others. On sandy surfaces (specifically, synthetic grass with a sandy top dressing), they slip Hard court not an issue.

EN tout cas also fine Overall, happy. Also good deadlift shoes ;).

For an intermediate player who plays around 2h per week, these are great shoes. Comfortable, easy to slip the foot in, and with good cushioning. The grip on the court is great, and I am able to wear it straight from the store without need of loosen it.

Due to its use (hard court), usually the sole will wear out before I notice any damage on the rest of the shoe.

The show was bought for my growing son who required a new and comfortable pair of shoes who is growing rapidly. He found the shoes to be comfortable for its cushioning and at the same time of breathable material.

It is necessary that we wear shoes that assist us in every way possible as a wrong pair can be detrimental in health perspectives.

Second pair of these I have bought in white for my daughter, who has wide feet (G fitting). The first pair is still going strong after a year of almost constant wear, but the material is finally starting to degrade around the creases.

They have lasted well and are super comfy. She wears them for all kinds of sport and for general activities and walking too. They keep the rain out reasonably well too. Might even get another pair in black.

Great value.

If these were made of real leather they’d be so much nicer. That said. I knew they weren’t when I bought them, and this was reflected in the excellent low price. I bought my usual size and they fit beautifully and are EXTREMELY comfortable.

I’ve worn these on my long LONG (6 mile minimum) very brisk lockdown power walks for almost a week now, and they’ve been perfect. Though not real leather they’re ideal if the grass is wet and dewy. Nice and waterproof and look good as new after a quick wipe with a damp cloth.

At the price. and for the purpose. I am very pleased and highly recommend.

These are lovely shoes. The first time I wore them was to play tennis for 90 minutes. I had no blisters at all and they were very comfortable. I was a little worried about the size as my feet are slightly different sizes but they were perfect.

I did order half a size up for this reason.