18 Best Tennis Shoes (Review) In 2020

If you’re an adidas fan who loves playing tennis, the adidas Men’s Barricade Club Tennis Shoe is ideal for you. These shoes are sleek and sturdy, and you have four color options to choose from. It features the classic adidas three stripes on a lightweight mesh material that has maximum breathability.

The Barricade is one of the most recommended shoes, and it was built with tennis players in mind. It features an abrasion-resistant ADITUFF that wraps around your toe and medial forefoot to protect you from foot drag that can happen during serves, volleys and other lateral movements. You also get a 360-degree TPU support foil for durability in key abrasion areas and superior lateral stability.

New Balance is an incredible athletic shoe manufacturer, so it’s no surprise that one of their products made it on our list. The New Balance Men’s mc806 is a classic with standard features that keep your feet stable while you play your favorite sport.

The mc806 is made from a combination of leather and synthetic upper materials, with a rubber sole. The laces ensure a proper fit and the shoes have a reinforced toe to ensure a proper fit and durability. It features the New Balance ABZORB cushioning for more comfort.

If you’ve never owned a pair of ASICS, then you’re missing out a great deal. The ASICS Men’s Gel-Dedicate 5 Tennis Shoe is built for high-performing tennis players. This is also a standard looking tennis shoe that features in-built support through the midfoot to resist twisting when making aggressive one-court cuts, giving extra stability to the shoes.

The outsole is made from rubber that properly grips any surface you’re playing on, providing your feet with top-notch durability. The midsole is an EVA midsole with GEL cushioning in the forefoot for a soft, supportive feel under your foot. The outsole is made of solid rubber, modified in a herringbone tread pattern for excellent traction and durability. If you like running, check out our guide to the best trail running shoes for men.

New Balance makes a second entrance with the impressive New Balance Men’s MC1006v1 Tennis Shoe. These shoes come in white, black and blue colors, so you have options if whites are not your favorite.

The MC1006v1 comes with a thick REVlite midsole for all the cushioning your foot will need while playing in the court, with top-notch support that your feet will appreciate.

We love ASICS and we’re super stoked to have this design feature in our guide. The ASICS Men’s Gel-solution Speed 3 Tennis Shoe is an upgrade with high performance upper and a full-length PolyUrethane material around the foot that offers excellent support and flexibility for your foot. 

The Gel-Solution has an upgraded full-length PU upper with Flexion Fit for extra support, flexibility, and comfort. It has a Personal Heel Fit technology to lock in the back of your foot for increased stability and fit.

The Nike Men’s Court Lite Tennis Shoes is well suited for newbies and those who play tennis every once in a while. It has a thick mesh tongue and reinforced toe box for durability on any surface. Adding to its strength is a predominant leather bootie construction that provides your feet with the right amount of stability, especially for a low top shoe.

The upper part of the shoes is a combination of leather and mesh for durability and comfort. The mesh tongue allows for ventilation and breathability. The court lite has a full-length Phylon midsole provides lightweight cushioning. The outsole is a GDR that offers fantastic traction.

If you’re on the hunt for an all-white pair of tennis shoes, the adidas Men’s Approach should be on your list of things to buy. These white sneakers, like most adidas sneakers, are highly durable and give you enough support while you’re on the court.

It is perforated in the forefoot and quarter, which brings in enough air for your feet on hot summer days, allowing breathability and proper airflow. It features the unique Adiwear rubber outsole for excellent traction during high-velocity movements on any surface.

Its makeup is quite interesting. It has a soft EVA arch support midsole, rubbery outsole while the upper is synthetic. The footbed is adequately padded, and the front of the shoe is nicely rounded for your toes.

ASICS makes one of the best athletic shoes for tennis players and the ASICS Men’s Gel-Resolution 7 Tennis Shoe is no exception. These shoes look ready for any challenge on the court. This shoe has many features that are unique and are not found in most of the others.

The top features a Flexion Fit system that ensures superb form-fitting and the PGuard Toe Protector provides extra security for toe-draggers. The midsole of the Gel-Resolution 7 is placed in the rearfoot and forefoot to give the shoes proper shock absorption.

This is the third adidas tennis shoe on our list and it’s worth its weight in gold. The adidas Men’s Barricade 2018 Tennis Shoe is relatively new and a plush upgrade. What’s new? The Barricade 2018 features the adidas boost technology, which keeps up with your energy, with cushioned soles and remarkably responsive.

The Barricade has a forged mesh seamless upper that allows ventilation. These shoes give you incredible stability, flexes, and excellent grip for directional changes and aggressive twists and lunges.

The shoes are stretchy, and the midsoles feature a full-length ADIPRENE + for superb cushioning and rebounding.  It also features a GEOFIT construction for functional fit and relief for your feet.

Unlike most of our other picks, Prince is not a well-known brand. However, the Prince Men’s 8P984149-T22 Tennis Shoe, also known as the Prince T22 have gained a well-deserved spot on this list. The T22 is made from synthetic and mesh materials which improve durability and breathability. It comes with a rubber sole, and a wishbone shank for mid-foot stability.

This shoe is not as lightweight as other shoes, but it is comfortable and has excellent cushioning in the soles. The T22 comes with a forefoot strap that adds to its all-around stability. You also get a RASH toe cap with these shoes that provides abrasion protection. Finally, the shoes have a Shock Eraser midsole that minimizes impact.

Wilson is a sporting goods company that manufactures awesome sports shoes. They might be way down in our list, but they deservedly earned a spot in our guide. The Wilson Men’s KAOS Composite has a sturdy look to it. The shoes feature a sort of unique webbing around the outside that resembles an impressive spiderweb.

The Composite has a DF2 feature that cushions your feet while on the court and a 2D-FS feature that provides high-quality support, stability and secure fit through a full inner sock construction.

We’re taking a detour from the tennis whites to bring you a little dose of pink. The Wilson Women’s Rush Pro 2.5. The Rush Pro 2.5 has a unique Sensifeel technology that provides incredible comfort without compromising the stability of the tennis shoes. 

The Pro 2.5 has clean lines and a matte finish with DF1 that provides optimal low-to-the-ground feel. This aims to improve agility and gives you superb acceleration.

Babolat is one of the lesser known brands in our guide, but from all indications, it’s safe to say that this product is a premium offering. The Blast AC shoes provide optimal comfort for your feet, with a secure lacing system that holds its own and stays in shape despite high-intense use.

The upper part of the shoes is made of a synthetic and mesh material, and the shoes also come with two power strap in the midfoot section that provides the right type of support for lateral movements.

The K-Swiss shoes do look like they’re bulky, but they’re pretty light. That’s a big plus for any tennis enthusiast. With a synthetic upper region, the shoes maintain a breathable and comfortable feeling, which will keep your feet dry and snug while you flex on the court.

However, the most impressive feature of these shoes would have to be the exterior apart from looking neat, the shoes feature a Draggaurd Rubber & Aosta Rubber outsole. This material makes the soles very sturdy, and even with the most intense use, you can pretty much have these shoes for years without any damage. That’s a big plus for anyone.

Babolat makes another entry with a bigger, bolder, and more pronounced offering that will make any tennis enthusiast droll. While the design is not particularly innovative, there’s certainly no harm done in following the conventions. So, points to the manufacturers for sticking to the basics.

As for features of Babolat Men’s Jet Mach II All Court Tennis Shoes, we start with a synthetic build, which is no unusual feat. Moving on, the shoes are lightweight and very comfortable, and they can help support quick bursts and stops while you play tennis. With a KPRS-X shock absorbing system, the shoes are perfectly designed to help you make smart and power-backed movements. 

No, we weren’t paid by Babolat to promote their shoes. Apparently, these guys really do make some awesome tennis gear. Coming in next is the Fury AC tennis shoes, which feature a build that’s quite similar to the previous entry. They’re the quintessential tennis shoes, with bulky soles and durable external designs that help keep your feet safe and comfortable.

Moving on, we have a synthetic upper material that maintains a breathable and comfortable feeling, as well as the manufacturer’s Power Belt technology, which enhances stability by locking in your heel and midfoot with an external shell.

Wilson is to tennis what NIKE is to soccer. They design most of the rackets and tennis gear, so it’s only right that they dabble into shoes a little bit.

The Amplifeel shoes come with endoFIT™ and Skinguard upper technologies, which improve protection for your feet and see to it that the shoes themselves last long. You get lateral foot reinforcement as well, as the shoes help you to improve explosive and lateral movement.

Here’s another option for ladies. Designed by NIKE, these shoes look incredibly chic, with enough of a full build to support the stability and safety needs of women. Their visual appeal is a plus as well.

As for features, these tennis shoes for women pack all you need to enjoy a day on the court. A padded collar ensures additional comfort for your feet, while a built-up rubber on the toes provides better strength and protection from drag.