Men’s Tennis Shoes

At 44 years old, after playing tennis for more than 20 years, I have learned one lesson that every serious player eventually understands: your shoes are just as important as your racket.

Over the years, I have worn shoes from Nike, Adidas, Wilson, ASICS, New Balance, K-Swiss, Yonex, and several other international brands. Each has strengths and weaknesses, but they all share one characteristic—they are expensive.

As a Filipino planning to visit or shop in China, I began asking a practical question:

As a professional ATP tennis coach, equipment specialist, sports podiatrist consultant, and tennis journalist based in New York, I have worked with everyone from ambitious junior competitors to seasoned USTA league veterans and active senior players. While many athletes spend countless hours researching rackets, strings, and training methods, one of the most overlooked aspects of performance remains footwear.

Your feet are the foundation of every movement you make on the tennis court.