Women's Shoe Guide
Tennis is a high-intensity sport that requires quick movements, agility, and stability. Therefore, choosing the right tennis shoes is crucial, especially for women. The perfect tennis shoes should provide adequate support, cushioning, and stability while also being comfortable and lightweight. In this guide, we'll present you a tennis shoe, specifically made for women and explore a selection of some of the best women's tennis shoes in three categories: speed shoes, stability shoes and narrow shoes. Whether you're an advanced player or a beginner, this guide will help you find the perfect pair of tennis shoes that fit your needs and improve your tennis game. Our team of playtesters provided their feedback on some shoes, to help you with your decision.
A Shoe Specifically Designed for Women
adidas researched the preferences, movements, and wear patterns of female players to bring you the AVACOURT. A shoe designed female-first.
“I love playing in the adidas Avacourt. The shoe has a great fit and it locks in your foot nicely. It feels stable and at the same time light and fast. The midsole offers great cushioning and is really bouncy. Overall, the Avacourt is super comfortable”
- Anna-Lena, TWE Playtester.
“I love playing in the adidas Avacourt. The shoe has a great fit and it locks in your foot nicely. It feels stable and at the same time light and fast. The midsole offers great cushioning and is really bouncy. Overall, the Avacourt is super comfortable”
- Anna-Lena, TWE Playtester.
Best Women's Speed Shoes
If you put speed and a lightweight feel as a priority, you need to check out our top picks for this category. Speed shoes are characterised by:
- A low static weight
- A speed-oriented design
- A low-to-the-ground, responsive midsole
Anna-Lena’s favourite speed shoe is the Nike Vapor Pro 2: “The Vapor Pro 2 has the right amount of cushioning, while you still feel low-to-the ground. The shoe is light in weight, it is more stable than the previous version and offers a great fit and comfort."
- A speed-oriented design
- A low-to-the-ground, responsive midsole
Anna-Lena’s favourite speed shoe is the Nike Vapor Pro 2: “The Vapor Pro 2 has the right amount of cushioning, while you still feel low-to-the ground. The shoe is light in weight, it is more stable than the previous version and offers a great fit and comfort."
Valerie prefers the Yonex Sonicage 3: ”The Sonicage 3 is very comfortable and the upper fits the foot perfectly, so there are no pressure points. Despite its light weight, the shoe has pleasant cushioning and is extremely responsive. In addition, the Sonicage 3 offers a good level of stability during lateral movements."
Best Women's Stability Shoes
Stability Tennis Shoes are built to hold your feet securely while providing ultimate comfort and confident steps. Quick cuts are going to feel more secure, and you will be less likely to tip over or take a spill on the court. Compared to other tennis shoes, stability shoes are characterised by the following features:
- Advanced materials for a longer durability
- Supportive uppers to facilitate stability in the movements
- Abundance of cushioning through the midsole
- More durable outsoles
Cathrin’s favourite stability shoe is the Asics Court FF 3:”For me, the Court FF is the perfect mix of the Gel Resolution and the Solution Speed. It offers me the stability of the Gel Resolution and the lightness of the Solution Speed. The sock-like design makes my foot feel very well supported without feeling squeezed into the shoe. It also has pleasant cushioning and adapts perfectly to my foot after a moderate break-in period.”
Cathrin’s favourite stability shoe is the Asics Court FF 3:”For me, the Court FF is the perfect mix of the Gel Resolution and the Solution Speed. It offers me the stability of the Gel Resolution and the lightness of the Solution Speed. The sock-like design makes my foot feel very well supported without feeling squeezed into the shoe. It also has pleasant cushioning and adapts perfectly to my foot after a moderate break-in period.”
Best Women's Shoes for Narrow Feet
All tennis players want shoes that fit their feet best. With that in mind, we give you our picks for the best narrow tennis shoes for women.
