Messiah Doc Zach, need your advise bigtime sir. I usually wear a US12 men’s tennis pair of shoes and have wide feet/flat feet and have been wearing ASICS and Nikes for the longest time. Now with the newer models which are offering stability improvement, shoe laces are more fitted and less room for places like me to loosen the shoes. ASICS gel resolution 8 and most of the new ASICS don’t fit me at all. I am procuring Kswiss Hypercourt Express 2 and also Adidas game court since both have 2E size options. I wanted to get the Adidas courtjam bounce but was told the gamecourt is also comfortable with 2E size Options. I play club tennis and nothing competitive . Doc Zach, what is the size difference if you know between a US12 M and US 12 2E shoe in inches/cm? I am just making sure that 2E won’t be tooo wide if I have wide foot and maybe I can double sock it up? Please kindly advise 👍🌟🙏🙌🙋♂️
@@FootDoctorZach hey doc , i’ve heard a lot about these shoes sizing. Would you say they’re tts, or should i go up half a size. I’m trying to stop overthinking all these different options and causing unneeded stress lol
@@FootDoctorZach Hey Doc! In this video you mention that there are a number of shoes that are both good for SERVE & VOLLEY and also on the list of those recommended for FLAT FEET - which are of most concern to me as a flat footed doubles player. Shoes on both these list include: Nike GP Turbo; Adidas Ubersonic 4; and the flat feet and serve & volley, or are the Nike GP Turbo; Adidas Ubersonic 4; and the Asics Gel Resolution 8. Three shoes you did not mention on both list that you cited as good choices for flat feet and serve & volley in the play test reviews you made for them were the Asics Speed Solution FF 2; the Lotto Mirage 100; and the Diadora Blushield 5 - you mentioned that these three shoes were good choices for both players with flat feet and those who serve & volley at that time. Are these last three shoes not on the FF and S&V lists because they are not as good as the ones mentioned, or should these be on these lists, as well? How would you rank these shoes personally knowing that The Lotto Mirage 100, Asics Speed FF2, and the Diadora Blushield 5 also made your TOP 5 shoe list for either Spring or Summer?
Best video yet. Sums up pretty much everything you've said across the spectrum of your vids to date. As you say, all one has to do is tick off the apt shoes in each category to arrive at the best for you. And the addition of a shoe sizing section? Brilliant. Am giving you an 80s coming-of-age-flick slow clap over here...
You forgot best clay court shoes. I truly enjoy all the effort and knowledge you bring to the table. I just wish every tennis warehouse shoe review was made by you. So you could do almost every shoe from every brand, specially the smaller ones like wilson, new balance, lotto, etc.
Thanks for the kind words! I considered best “ all court” shoes my favorite clay shoes and if I had to pick a favorite for clay it would be the asics court FF2 followed by the eclipsion 3
5:40 Thanks a lot for this. I got a stress fracture on my right foot last year and this part was game changing for me. I bought 2 pairs of Adidas SoleMatch Bounce and 1 of Asics Gel Resolution 8, the difference is staggering and my orthopedics sole feels perfectly. This helped me a lot to manage the pain in my right foot. Thanks again for your videos Zach, they are a real help.
Thanks for this video, a table/spreadsheet with this info in your site would be nice and you can link it to purchase with a referral id to pay for your valuable time
This is really, really helpful. I'm was looking at different shoes for the last few months for the next outdoor season and this video is really a confirmation that the Yonex PC Eclipsion 3 will fit me very well. Not only to the shape of my feet but also fitting to gamestyle. I'm one of those people who never had any issues or injuries to my feet or legs. I'm light, not too flexible, not too stiff body so I always could get away with pretty much whatever shoe I liked the look of. I do value stability and comfort very much though. This will be be the first time I'm going to buy shoes based on what actually fits my feet very well + what fits my gamestyle. From April to October I play pretty much all of my season on clay, except for a few matches on courts with some kind of loose sand or other material on it. Last season I played with Nike Air Zoom Vapor X with an all court sole instead of a clay sole. This was a mistake initially but I have never felt more confident, stable and grippy on a clay court as with these shoes. The outsoles of these are pretty different to the ones of the YPCE3 though. What would you recommend? Just to go for the clay version (navy/red) or go for the allcourt version (light blue/white) that you wore in your videos? My gut says I should just go for the clay version. I already ordered size 43EU (too small) and size 44.5EU (little too big) a while back. The conclusion is that I need size 44.0. So, waiting for those to be back in stock.
Glad you found something you liked in the video- yeah I’d go with the clay treads because they’ll still do well on hard if you play a few times on it but they will be exceptional on clay so i think that’s the best play- let me know how they work it for you when they restock
@@FootDoctorZach Where I live, there's hardly any hardcourts around. I've never even played on true hardcourt in the 16 years that I play tennis. 99% of the courts that I play on in the outdoor season are clay (95%), artificial grass or some kind of mix or something similar. So the clay sole should be the best choice indeed, although I found it weird that I felt way more grip and stability on sliding last season with allcourt soles. I'll order the clay version and let you know!
Those have been praised by a lot of people and thats one shoe I’ve never tried - ill need to check it out here sometime though to see what it’s all about
@@FootDoctorZach they really are phenomenal. The Comfort, the ventilation, the traction, the support and weight are all amazing. None of the new Asics shoes have been able to recreate the magic. Definitely try to find some!
Thank you for educating us on an important sports matter that can cost us lots of money on trial and error and or medical expenses or lost game time from injury
Hey Doc, What shoe would be best for someone like me who rolls his ankles just much too often during matches? I have a pretty high foot arch and was also looking for something plush and comfortable (not necessarly light or speedy). Thank you for your constant effort, your videos are very interesting and so helpful! Cheers from Italy
Ended up switching from Adi SC bounce to Nike GP Turbos. Absolutely love them. Yesterday I added a set of superfeet carbon insole to my GP Turbos to see if I can heal up from what I think is Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. Since I am also weight training , jump rope conditioning, etc #OverPronationGang!
Yo Doc, props to you on your Adi SoleCourt Boost recommendation. Just got me a pair and they were super stable for lateral directional changes. Initially concerned about width because I am a 3E but the wide toebox made it work out. Nice attention to detail down to even the metal framed lace eyelets. Excited to get a pair that fits like a glove and with stable base. Thanks!
@@FootDoctorZach Doc, wanted to share my follow up on the 2020 SoleCourt Boost (SCB). First, I'm a 4.5 all courter who likes closing at net. Typically wearing 11.0 shoes due to wide 3E feet and high arches. Wearing SCBs with Superfeet Orange insole. Hard courts, 3x-4x a week. Positives: The SCBs are generous at the toebox and a size 10.5 was perfect. Good lateral stability (highly needed), forefoot support, and toe cap to sustain toe dragging and toe pushoff during serves. Shoe weight was not an issue with proper footwork and balance. Solid stitching, good upper construction--plus the design and colorway a nice touch. Negatives: Biggest issue is the outsole, lasting me 4 months. Literally burned a hole through medial forefoot region under the right toe. I suspect its due to my serve mechanics pushing off my right foot at launch and also that's my pivot point when I push off to weight transfer for the forehand. That's my main concern aside from mild breathability issue during intensive sessions. Overall: Love the shoe, and bought myself a second pair immediately after. Never had a pair of adidas that was stable enough for me esp. with 3E feet like mine. Question to you - could there have been a better way for me to reduce the outsole damage? Am I overpronating from my high arch and need a more neutral insole to help spread wear across the front of the outsole? Any suggestion appreciated!
EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you for this breakdown! Seems like we have similar feet (wide with high arch). What shoes do you prefer for your own feet/game?
Glad you found something useful! I love the solecourt boost ,court ff2, diadora blushield, Joma t.ace pro - but my ultimate favorite for my foot is the GP turbo 1/2 size up ( if you play on hardcourts)
Question that may be a little out there, Doc: are there shoe traits to look for for someone who struggles occasionally with lower back spasms and tightness? Like heel-to-toe drop/stack, cushioning vs minimalistic, etc? Slightly wider than avg foot here with a high arch and those pesky back issues from time to time along with a knee two years out of surgery. Gel Res 8 seems like it could cover most issues (except for high arch/heel slip issue) but wondering if you have any thoughts about tennis shoes and back health and what to look for there, specifically.
Same as any other back hip neck or spine issue I would want a lot of midsole foam- look for the time stamp with back issues on it in the video it’s near the end I list my favorites for it
Thank you! I’m really glad I found your channel. I got the Addidas sole court boost. They were really hard to find. I have not had a chance to try them out yet. But once I do I will let you know.
Long shot but hoping you will reply to my question. Narrow foot, low-medium arch, I used to wear Lotto but then switched to Babolat which I find is better for me for maneuverability. Any particular Babolat shoe or another company that you would recommend for me? This would be used for hardcourt. Have used Jet Mach 2, Jet Tere, and Propulse Rage.
Hypercourt supremes are good- some kswiss just heat up too much in hot temps but I personally like kswiss a lot for wide feet - I think I included them in the wide width list
@@FootDoctorZach I'm a Nike US 13 US 47.5 and have to wear custom orthopaedics due to my 2nd metatarsal so looking forward to the space when they arrive! Your videos have been enjoyed over here in Spain
Hey Doc, as always, awesome content and presentation. Would be great if you could make a video like this for Clay shoes. I am currently searching for a clay shoes myself:) Also, I love Asics shoes but can not seem to find either gel res 8 of ff2(for clay) anywhere online(the sizes are very limited), any advice on where to find them? Thanks once again for all the insights, every time I watch your videos I gain brain cells :D
Thanks! Asics is weird with how they distribute their clay versions but I found the court ff2 regular treads to be awesome on clay- also the yonex eclipsion 3 and solecourt boost regular treads I found great on clay- same with Nike vapor x- it’s tough because in some markets you just can’t get the clay treads - I have that problem with Nike
This Channel is just Great! Being Wide feet and not able to try shoes before purchasing I kind of regret getting Adidas Stycons on Clay court. I ended up having cramps on my sole after 20 min of playing, shall I wait for some more time or just give up trying? Strangely and i believe they are a bit underrated, So far my favorites are Nike wildcards on clay (definitely not a wide feet shoe but still..) 😁
Thanks! The original stycons will keep cramping you, best to either go with the BOA version or just keep them for a collectors item - I’ve never tried the wildcard on clay but that’s definitely worth trying - the Stycons are underrated I think in their overall shape and idea- they just need to lose some weight and stick with the BOA not elastic
Love your videos. I have had serious callouses on my feet forever and wear orthotics so I have that figured out but now I’m growing bunions! You did not talk about bunions in this video. What do you recommend? It is the rubbing that is a problem.
So in your opinion, what would be a great memory foam insert? I play mostly on hardcourts and I'd like to preserve my feet and knees as long as possible as I've also invested in the On Roger pro shoes and find them to be worth the money. Thanks for any advice.
Hey Doc, Thank you so much for the very informative video. It’s good to know that I am getting advice from someone who knows both the medical and performance aspects. You listed many shoes that would work well for hard court sliding. Which would you say are the easiest to slide in and the safest for preventing rolling of the ankle? The issue I have is that I naturally attempt to slide, but the courts I play on are extremely grippy for what every reason. This causes me to end up planting and not sliding. This is an abrupt stop and could result in a really bad injury. I naturally attempt to slide so I think I need to get a shoe that slides really easily and has support to stop rolling of the ankle. Thanks for the help.
If the courts are gripping a lot then I really wouldn’t try sliding or you could hyperextend your knee, the easiest shoes I’ve seen for sliding though were the solution speeds , gel res 8, and Ubersonics
@@FootDoctorZach Thank you so much. I have hard time stopping my self for sliding because I used to play on really dusty hard courts. I don’t think the solution speeds are for me because my heel would probably slip out. Do the Gel res 8s have less friction than the Ubersonics? Also, do they have more lateral stability specifically? I really appreciate the help.
It’s hard to find a shoe more laterally stable than the GR8 but they do have heel slippage issues, I like the Ubersonic 4 a lot and they do slide well for me so if I had the choice I go for those
@@FootDoctorZach Hi Doc, among the best shoes you mentioned for Achilles / heel pain I can only find clay version on Diadora Blueshield, Yonex Eclipison 3 and Asics court FF2 . It seems that Nike GP turbo are only made for hard courts. Considering I'm already wearing a customized ortho-sole wich makes my foot slip out of the shoe , what would you suggest ? As you know I've already thrown away Asics solution speed.....Thanx as always.
Probably the yonex or court ff2 as they have pretty tough treads even with the clay sole and if you’re playing on multiple surfaces I usually say go with the clay treads and not chance it with hard court skids on a clay court
Hey man amazing videos, i live in Sweden. And we play a lot of "Padel" here. Its played indoors here because of the weather on HC with textile type mat. Can you recommend anything for that or even better if you could make a video with a few recommendations. Thanks
So for Padel indoor is actually much better for grip so that’s good - I like anything wider with herringbone or wave so adidas SCB, SMB, Asics court ff2, yonex eclipsion 3 if you have more medium to narrow foot
@@FootDoctorZachthanks man much appreciated, by scb & smb you mean soleourt & solematch bounce? I have a medium towards narrow feet. I hace tried game court and they felt like a balloon on my feet. Am looking for something more snug feel. Whats your opinion on adidas Stycon, ubersonic4 or nike cage? Even heard that tennis clay court sole is much better for padel than HC because of the fabric mat, don't know if that's right?
If you’re medium to narrow I’d first try the yonex eclipsion 3- stycon is a lot of shoe, really heavy, and I’m not a fan of the cages, Ubersonic 4 is a good shoe too- I’d just rather be in the eclipsions for padel surfaces
Very informative, thank you! I used to have Adidas for years until I realised those had always been a little too wide for my feet which are small and long. I switched to Asics Gel Resolution 7 and it was a much better match for my feet. However, one problem I have is that my pinky toe is a bit stuck and irritated after a match. Is the Gel Resolution 8 wider? Because you mention them as a recommendation for wide feet. Another issue is that I have eczema on my feet as a reaction from sweat and friction of the top of the shoe. I had this with both Adidas and the Asics shoes. Do you perhaps also have recommendations for sensitive feet?
The 7 and 8 are pretty similar, the 8 just comes in a 2E version - Unfortunately with skin conditions anything with the potential to trap heat will cause issues so that’s a lot of tennis shoes, I would think the diadora blushields would be the first shoe I would think of in that area but it may not matter the shoe if the skin condition is intense enough
Hi, Dr. Zach - I have medium to high arches and always have an arch orthotic in all of my shoes for required extra support. I find that to accommodate the orthotic, a half size larger shoe size is needed. Is that common? It pushes me up to a hard to get size 12.5 shoe/sneaker. The good news though is that with the orthotic, my narrow A width feet can wear a normal width (D) shoe - something that is essential because both feet have tailor bunions that require a wider forefoot. I find getting tennis sneakers (actually, any shoes at all) that fit to be a real problem. I just sent back a pair of Asics Gel Dedicate 6 (too big length wise) but kept a pair of New Balance 696v4 even though they run short in the hope that I can break them in. Be well and thanks for your comments and excellent videos.
Hey doc great videos. Recently I started playing a lot more frequently and I was still wearing 2 yr old 696 shoes that didn’t offer much cushioning at all anymore. The other day I woke up with really stiff knees and I started feeling pain when I stand one foot and squat down. I’ve now learned so much with your great channel and realized the huge mistake I was making. What tennis shoe would you recommend for the best shock absorption that would cause the least amount of stress on my knees? I’m only 18 so I don’t have any foot, heel, or other pain which is why I’m surprised at this knee pain that’s keeping me off the courts rn. Thank you
Hey Zach, I’m an aggressive baseliner , but I also transition to net and I’m struggling finding a shoe. My foot is wider than neutral ,but not super wide. My arch is lower than usual ,but not super flat. My options so far are: Gel Res 8’s Gp turbo’s Solution speed 2’s Court ff 2’s Solecourt boost Solematch bounce Budget is important, so something with outsole warranties is ideal. (I do have some plantar fasciitis at times, not usually but sometimes) I currently use Asics gel-game 8’s. ( I know you don’t know them ) Please Help!!!
Morton’s neuroma sufferer here... I’m having a devil of a time finding tennis shoes that will work. The old Nike Cage were pretty good. But their last changed, so I can’t wear the new models. I’m wearing K-Swiss Hypercourt now. Not bad for the neuroma, but not the best support. Any suggestions?
Informative video. IMO, feet are subjective tho. I'm an all court player with a high arch and my experience with ASICS two seasons ago was not pleasant; wasn't feeling it. 2019 I wore Babolat and was like just "okay, it's a shoe, they fit, good stability, good outer sole". This month, 12/01, I made the switch to Lotto Mirage 100 SPD (with the optional 5mm insole, I plan on getting a custom orthotic soon). I wanted to give these shoes a try and so far with about ten-ish hours of play time I currently have no complaints. I'm also currently nursing a right ankle issue; fell off a boulder climbing and landed half on the crash pad, which I'm wearing an ankle stabilizer brace for.
Ouch- that’s a tough beat - make sure you are going with something with a TON of midsole foam and Ive had similar issues with the asics Gel Resolution 8 and Solution Speeds having a high arch myself- didn’t have the same issues with court FF2 which i attribute to the hybrid 3 piece tongue - i have a pair of Mirages coming here soon and I’m really excited to try them
Any one of these are good: 04:44 Best Tennis Shoes For Heel And Achilles Pain I also have a whole video dedicated to this as well: ruclips.net/video/Gys_uins0-s/видео.html I also have a video on inserts you can get for this as well:ruclips.net/video/pojJQ-HBYpU/видео.html
The Prince T22 is far and away the best shoe I have ever worn. Do they still make those? I have trouble finding them. Going to match up categories here to find my next shoe if it's not a 22. Thanks! Liked. Subscribed.
Thanks! Prince is tough these days because they only sell in certain places and it’s spotty getting sizes - same with rackets these days- hopefully they start having inventory
Hey Doc, what tennis shoes would you recommend for dragging? I tend to drag my left shoe from the front toe box and they end up splitting open in front after a few months of use. Its only my right foot (shoe) since I am a lefty. Thanks.
I have minor ligament missing on my foot and I keep spraining it all the time if I'm not careful. I'm using the Asics Gel Resolution 8 that you specifically listed in the "Not for anklesprainers list" 😁but I feel ok with them. Any shoe better for less foot bubbles?
Yep I have a list under best for ankle sprainers just check the time stamp but my favorites are the SoleCourt boost and Stycon boa if you can handle it’s weight
@@FootDoctorZach I do have to resort to the last laceholes on my Resolution 8 to have my ankle safe which hurts the upper part of the foot a bit. Good thing I came across your videos. I might give these above and the Asics court ff a try! Also, is there a bug difference between the ff and ff2? Thanks for all!
Glad you like them! The court ff2 is much better at holding your foot in and it also has a bit better lateral stability so I think you’ll do much better with them
So the outsole is pretty gripping so that’s good- I think you would be ok in them but you may like a volleyball shoe better like the adidas stabl but I don’t think they would be bad- if you use them for table tennis let me know how they perform
Found this page a couple days ago. Best content out there Doc! I'm still in doubt considering my situation. I have achilles tendonitis which is going good since I do yoga on a daily base. I have the gel solution speed 3 clay. Looking for a new pair though since they're done. Looking at all the specs in this great video, I would like to buy the turbo zoom GP, but unfortunately can't find the clay version anymore online. Do you know with the upcoming clay season, Nike is expected to release more variants? I'm 5.7 so would love a shoe that's lightweighted and gives me an option to jump a bit higher on the serve. I'd like a fast shoe which is a bit harder to find with the achilles heel I guess. Should I wait a bit longer for some new releases or is ff2 court the way to go you think?
Thanks! Glad you liked it - The GP turbo is tough to find in the clay variant - the court ff2 is a great all around shoe for clay for sure even with its all court treads- there are rumors of more Asics coming out but nothing concrete so I’d stick with the current models
Depends on your foot type- I like the eclipsion 3 more for stability - if your foot is really wide though you would want to gel res 8 in the wide version as the eclipsion 3 is more of a medium fit shoe width wise- but over all I like eclipsion 3 more in general
I use K-Swiss but get a sore heel-achilles tendon (only in the left foot). The soreness generally goes away after a day or two. I think I probably need more heel padding. I don't need light. Any ideas?
I doubt it’s from the shoe- seems like it’s from an intrinsic issue so if I were you I’d consult with a local doctor and get evaluated - that can get debilitating quick
@@FootDoctorZach actually it's relatively mild. I've had it for several years. Only happens after I play for a few hours on the weekend. Feels like a bruise. Doubt there's any thing major wrong. I think it's the shoes.
Hey doc love what you are doing on your channel, curious, what shoes would you recommend for chronic arch pain, and chronic shin splints been playing for years and have just been getting insoles and shin sleeves but curious to know what might help with some of that pain, style of play 1+2 punch/baseliner...keep the awesome content coming 🙂
Thanks👍 glad you got shin sleeves those are probably my biggest recommendation to my patients, I like GP turbo and solecourt boost the most but in your case it’s the quality of orthotic and compression that I would guess that will take you furthest
Just got the Solecourt Boosts. Awesome shoe! Putting them on is like knowing the demo racquet is "the one" as soon as you pick it up. Thank you sooo much for the recommendations and the detailed explanations/considerations. I would not have found these shoes without them!
What is the shoes for teaching pro who is going on court all during summer? That I can teach and play here/there. I have my playing/matches as Nike Vapor X Flyknit with insoles.
Hey doc! Love your videos. This is great work you're doing. I get blisters on the balls of my feet a lot (currently using Wilson Rush Pro 3.0), and according to your video, it seems that the best shoe for me is the Asics Court ff2. However, my local Asics store only has the Ff Novak and I can't find the ff2 anywhere online in my country. What's the difference between these two shoes, and do you think the Ff Novak is a suitable replacement for the Ff2? Thanks!
Found it interesting that you didn't have the barricade on the best shoe for hard court sliding and I'm guessing it was because of the durability of the uppers. But I'd like to say that the new Barricade is the first shoe I've ever been able to slide in even though I've tried sliding in every pair of tennis shoes I've owned and I think it's because of the amazing stability and low(ish) to the ground feel it offers. In other shoes I simply didn't have the confidence to commit to the slide in fear of my ankles maybe, but with the barricades I can finally do it. I have incorporated your suggestion of using some skate wax on the sides and the uppers though to improve the shoe's durability and so far so good on the uppers.
I love em for serve and volley and straight up and down movement but I’ve never been a fan of their low ankle colllar for side to side movement which is a shame with the great shank and midsole
New player, purchased the Ubersonic 2s and had Achilles pain. Cut slices in the ball of foot area and now I’m not in pain the next day but my shoes aren’t lasting because that flexibility isn’t supposed to be there. Is there a shoe that has flexibility and hard court durability? Thanks
My Physical Therapist claims that most of my knee pain is caused by the HIP getting misaligned and being higher than the other. When this happens, the medial side of my knee gets sore and achy. Not helping things is that I also overpronate. After treatment to align my hips my gate is more forward directional and my knee feels better. Is there a type of shoe I should avoid that would be prone to promote this misalignment? Better still, what shoes are best in PREVENTING hip misalignment (if any)?
@@FootDoctorZach That makes total sense. I was not sure however if cushioning and stability of a given shoe played any contributing factor to hip misalignment.
Perfect Zach video again. a dilemma that I have been living. I really like the stability of the air zoom x but I can't buy it anymore. I really liked the comfort of the new nxt zoom but not very stable to play, especially on Brazilian clay. any model tips to replace the X? maybe the barricade can be an option for my wide foot? thanks man!
What would you recommend for more cushion under the balls of the feet? I have about 6 months of play in my ASICS Court FF 2’s and I am starting to develop a bruise on the balls of my feet
The court ff2 is very good under the ball-6 months is a while for a tennis shoe so it may just be that you wore them out but the Nike GP turbo is good if you’re on hard and if you have a narrow foot the cage 4 actually has an air zoom unit in the ball of the foot- and if you go to the ball of foot pain time stamp in the video i list all the shoes I like for that issue
are the asics solution speed ff good to use if there is small issue to the knee which is sometimes noticeable? I think the issue is more noticeable if i wear the Nike air zoom zero...Thank you. Great Channel btw, honestly!
Thanks for another great video! 👍🏼 a bit surprised that you didn’t recommend Mizuno WAT4 in any category. You only mentioned them few times in a bit negotive contexts. They called shoe of the year for a reason I guess. The only thing I didn’t like in them is that the outsole wears off too fast. But I play mostly on asphalt courts. At the same time Court FF2 seems to be more durable. But overall they are the great shoe to me. They are lite, fast, super comfortable and have lots of cushioning.
Thanks! As a foot doctor I just have a hard time recommending a shoe that has that little support in the midsole and in the forefoot especially - it also seemed that the outsole was pretty thin - it’s a decent light weight shoe but for me there are better options out there
Got the yellow ones today. I don’t like any of the colors and designs but the yellow ones were on sale for $35 off. Toe box is small but I think I can play in them without having to go up in size. I’ll report back after I had a chance to try them at the court
Maybe you already have a video for this, but what tennis shoes would you recommend for custom orthotics? I have a UCBL orthotic in one shoe and a custom standard foam type orthotic in the other show. Currently, for general mixed-use I use brooks dyad 11 (2E) size 9.5 which I like. I haven't yet tried to play tennis with the UCBL. Awesome videos!!!
Thank you - yeah unfortunately it’s different for every foot type and shoe make so it comes down to just trying a bunch and finding which one seats your foot and insert well- obviously shoes with deeper heels and higher ankle collars are more accommodating but it’s not a hard and fast rule
Best tennis shoe content on YT, just subscribed, hope your channel keeps growing. I´m a long-time user of Gel Resolutions, but lately it´s been hard to find them not overpriced on my country (Brazil). Main concern are knee pain and ankle sprain. I thought I had a medium to narrow feet, so I gave the Vapor X a try, but still found them too narrow, and almost sprained my ankles twice, never happened with the Gel Resolution. Thinking about the GT Turbo or maybe the Cage 4, would you recommend them?
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks so much for the recommendation. Bought the GP Turbos, half size up, and they are exactly what I was looking for, even better than the GRs
YOUR HELP IS MUCH APPRECIATED HERE! Hey Zach! Thank you for always being this informative! I have Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis as well as ankle sprain. I saw you recommend the Nike Gp turbo for this, but where I live 90% of the courts are clay, and the gp turbo is for hard courts. Will this be a problem? and thinking about the Nike Vapor pro for clay as an alternative, what do you think?
Vapor pro unfortunately is a terrible shoe IMO for heel / Achilles pain- the GP turbo is fine on clay in it’s clay sole model but the all court model is pretty slippery on clay courts
Zach of the new balance shoes for wide feet which one has the most durable sole similar to durability of a vapor react nxt or vapor cage 4. You've sold me on them now!
Any recommendation for a pickleball shoe / orthotics for metatarsal pain? I have the feeling most shoes are too narrow. This developed over the past 2-3 years only (I am 63).
Great video! My issue is my left foot is 8.5 and right foot is 9. So i need different sizes. Not sure if tennis warehouse can accommodate. Must have a restocking fee. Thanks for the video
Hi! You have amazing reviews! You're knowledgeable and talented! I have occasional problems with Achilles tendinitis and I use orthotics with raised heel. My feet are of medium width and are pretty flat. I play exclusively on a red clay. Which shoes do you suggest? I had GT Turbo on my mind but I can't find clay version anywhere. Until now I've been playing in Vapor 9.5 and I have some heel slippage problems. Your suggestion for the best shoes would be much appreciated :)
You can check out this video, I have time stamps for all categories just search for what you need in particular and a few shoes should match, you’ll get a decent list of shoes to try for your individual foot, I can’t give personal shoe recommendations unless I do an exam unfortunately : ruclips.net/video/Y0FitApDvEA/видео.html
@@FootDoctorZach You helped me big time :) Thank you! I decided to go with Raptor Hyperpulse 100. Can you help me with sizing? Do they run larger than Nike? In Vapor 9.5 I'm EU 46.
@@FootDoctorZach thanks. I have the asics gel resolution 8's. You mention they are good for flat feet but stay away for heel pain. Would these be OK to stay with?
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I'm new to shoes what can you recommend me to get a need a cheap/budget running or tennis shoes.
Messiah Doc Zach, need your advise bigtime sir. I usually wear a US12 men’s tennis pair of shoes and have wide feet/flat feet and have been wearing ASICS and Nikes for the longest time. Now with the newer models which are offering stability improvement, shoe laces are more fitted and less room for places like me to loosen the shoes. ASICS gel resolution 8 and most of the new ASICS don’t fit me at all. I am procuring Kswiss Hypercourt Express 2 and also Adidas game court since both have 2E size options. I wanted to get the Adidas courtjam bounce but was told the gamecourt is also comfortable with 2E size
Options. I play club tennis and nothing competitive . Doc Zach, what is the size difference if you know between a US12 M and US 12 2E shoe in inches/cm? I am just making sure that 2E won’t be tooo wide if I have wide foot and maybe I can double sock it up?
Please kindly advise 👍🌟🙏🙌🙋♂️
There is approximately a 1/2" difference between widths (2A, B, D, 2E and 4E) and a 3/8" difference between 4E and 6E width
@@FootDoctorZach royal salute 🙏🌟
I got wide flat feet and copped GP turbos from your original review. Went half size up. Best tennis shoes I've ever had by far!
Awesome! Hope they continue to do well for you
update on these? i have the exact same foot profile and was wondering how they’re holding up
@@FootDoctorZach hey doc , i’ve heard a lot about these shoes sizing. Would you say they’re tts, or should i go up half a size. I’m trying to stop overthinking all these different options and causing unneeded stress lol
I can’t say exactly for a specific person but I went up1/2 size on my second pair and had great luck with them as well
@@FootDoctorZach Hey Doc! In this video you mention that there are a number of shoes that are both good for SERVE & VOLLEY and also on the list of those recommended for FLAT FEET - which are of most concern to me as a flat footed doubles player. Shoes on both these list include: Nike GP Turbo; Adidas Ubersonic 4; and the flat feet and serve & volley, or are the Nike GP Turbo; Adidas Ubersonic 4; and the Asics Gel Resolution 8. Three shoes you did not mention on both list that you cited as good choices for flat feet and serve & volley in the play test reviews you made for them were the Asics Speed Solution FF 2; the Lotto Mirage 100; and the Diadora Blushield 5 - you mentioned that these three shoes were good choices for both players with flat feet and those who serve & volley at that time. Are these last three shoes not on the FF and S&V lists because they are not as good as the ones mentioned, or should these be on these lists, as well? How would you rank these shoes personally knowing that The Lotto Mirage 100, Asics Speed FF2, and the Diadora Blushield 5 also made your TOP 5 shoe list for either Spring or Summer?
Straight to the point and informative. Thank you for the time stamps as well.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah it’s a long video and a lot of people just want one little piece of info
Best video yet. Sums up pretty much everything you've said across the spectrum of your vids to date. As you say, all one has to do is tick off the apt shoes in each category to arrive at the best for you. And the addition of a shoe sizing section? Brilliant. Am giving you an 80s coming-of-age-flick slow clap over here...
Haha thank you!
You forgot best clay court shoes. I truly enjoy all the effort and knowledge you bring to the table. I just wish every tennis warehouse shoe review was made by you. So you could do almost every shoe from every brand, specially the smaller ones like wilson, new balance, lotto, etc.
Thanks for the kind words! I considered best “ all court” shoes my favorite clay shoes and if I had to pick a favorite for clay it would be the asics court FF2 followed by the eclipsion 3
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Thanks a lot for this. I got a stress fracture on my right foot last year and this part was game changing for me.
I bought 2 pairs of Adidas SoleMatch Bounce and 1 of Asics Gel Resolution 8, the difference is staggering and my orthopedics sole feels perfectly.
This helped me a lot to manage the pain in my right foot.
Thanks again for your videos Zach, they are a real help.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for this video, a table/spreadsheet with this info in your site would be nice and you can link it to purchase with a referral id to pay for your valuable time
I’m actually working on that right now as a perk for channel members and it’ll be out soon
Hi in your opinion the Wilson
Rush Pro 3.0 would be good shoes for someone suferring from achilles pain? Many thanks and continue the great work.
They wouldn’t be my first choice but they aren’t the worst shoes out there either
This is really, really helpful. I'm was looking at different shoes for the last few months for the next outdoor season and this video is really a confirmation that the Yonex PC Eclipsion 3 will fit me very well. Not only to the shape of my feet but also fitting to gamestyle. I'm one of those people who never had any issues or injuries to my feet or legs. I'm light, not too flexible, not too stiff body so I always could get away with pretty much whatever shoe I liked the look of. I do value stability and comfort very much though. This will be be the first time I'm going to buy shoes based on what actually fits my feet very well + what fits my gamestyle.
From April to October I play pretty much all of my season on clay, except for a few matches on courts with some kind of loose sand or other material on it. Last season I played with Nike Air Zoom Vapor X with an all court sole instead of a clay sole. This was a mistake initially but I have never felt more confident, stable and grippy on a clay court as with these shoes. The outsoles of these are pretty different to the ones of the YPCE3 though.
What would you recommend? Just to go for the clay version (navy/red) or go for the allcourt version (light blue/white) that you wore in your videos? My gut says I should just go for the clay version. I already ordered size 43EU (too small) and size 44.5EU (little too big) a while back. The conclusion is that I need size 44.0. So, waiting for those to be back in stock.
Glad you found something you liked in the video- yeah I’d go with the clay treads because they’ll still do well on hard if you play a few times on it but they will be exceptional on clay so i think that’s the best play- let me know how they work it for you when they restock
@@FootDoctorZach Where I live, there's hardly any hardcourts around. I've never even played on true hardcourt in the 16 years that I play tennis. 99% of the courts that I play on in the outdoor season are clay (95%), artificial grass or some kind of mix or something similar.
So the clay sole should be the best choice indeed, although I found it weird that I felt way more grip and stability on sliding last season with allcourt soles. I'll order the clay version and let you know!
I’ve found some all court treads to be better than the clay tread shoes - the court ff2 to be specific
@@FootDoctorZach that's really interesting. Some are really, really different to one another.
The Asics speed solution 2 from 2015ish, quite possibly the greatest tennis shoe of all time.
Those have been praised by a lot of people and thats one shoe I’ve never tried - ill need to check it out here sometime though to see what it’s all about
@@FootDoctorZach they really are phenomenal. The Comfort, the ventilation, the traction, the support and weight are all amazing. None of the new Asics shoes have been able to recreate the magic. Definitely try to find some!
I’m excited to try the solution speed ff 2 which are coming now so maybe those will turn the tide
such a great video, to the point and well explained!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for educating us on an important sports matter that can cost us lots of money on trial and error and or medical expenses or lost game time from injury
wide feet here and the babolat sfx has been my go to
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Great video Zack!!! Thanks for the info!
👍👍glad you are enjoying it
Hey Doc,
What shoe would be best for someone like me who rolls his ankles just much too often during matches? I have a pretty high foot arch and was also looking for something plush and comfortable (not necessarly light or speedy).
Thank you for your constant effort, your videos are very interesting and so helpful!
Cheers from Italy
Thanks! Make sure you check the ankle sprainer time stamp as I put all my favorites in there- my favorite is the SoleCourt boost
Ended up switching from Adi SC bounce to Nike GP Turbos. Absolutely love them. Yesterday I added a set of superfeet carbon insole to my GP Turbos to see if I can heal up from what I think is Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. Since I am also weight training , jump rope conditioning, etc
#OverPronationGang!
That’s the first time I’ve seen that hashtag! That’s a nice set up let me know how it works
Super useful video, now I have around 3 options to try out (much better that over 20) 👍
Glad you got something out of it!
Yo Doc, props to you on your Adi SoleCourt Boost recommendation. Just got me a pair and they were super stable for lateral directional changes. Initially concerned about width because I am a 3E but the wide toebox made it work out. Nice attention to detail down to even the metal framed lace eyelets. Excited to get a pair that fits like a glove and with stable base. Thanks!
Awesome I’m glad to hear- let me know how they are working out after a few months
@@FootDoctorZach Doc, wanted to share my follow up on the 2020 SoleCourt Boost (SCB). First, I'm a 4.5 all courter who likes closing at net. Typically wearing 11.0 shoes due to wide 3E feet and high arches. Wearing SCBs with Superfeet Orange insole. Hard courts, 3x-4x a week.
Positives: The SCBs are generous at the toebox and a size 10.5 was perfect. Good lateral stability (highly needed), forefoot support, and toe cap to sustain toe dragging and toe pushoff during serves. Shoe weight was not an issue with proper footwork and balance. Solid stitching, good upper construction--plus the design and colorway a nice touch.
Negatives: Biggest issue is the outsole, lasting me 4 months. Literally burned a hole through medial forefoot region under the right toe. I suspect its due to my serve mechanics pushing off my right foot at launch and also that's my pivot point when I push off to weight transfer for the forehand. That's my main concern aside from mild breathability issue during intensive sessions.
Overall: Love the shoe, and bought myself a second pair immediately after. Never had a pair of adidas that was stable enough for me esp. with 3E feet like mine.
Question to you - could there have been a better way for me to reduce the outsole damage? Am I overpronating from my high arch and need a more neutral insole to help spread wear across the front of the outsole? Any suggestion appreciated!
Your knowledge is ultra! Thank you so much for sharing.
I appreciate it - glad you liked it!
You provide the best reviews.
EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you for this breakdown! Seems like we have similar feet (wide with high arch). What shoes do you prefer for your own feet/game?
Glad you found something useful! I love the solecourt boost ,court ff2, diadora blushield, Joma t.ace pro - but my ultimate favorite for my foot is the GP turbo 1/2 size up ( if you play on hardcourts)
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks!
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Question that may be a little out there, Doc: are there shoe traits to look for for someone who struggles occasionally with lower back spasms and tightness? Like heel-to-toe drop/stack, cushioning vs minimalistic, etc? Slightly wider than avg foot here with a high arch and those pesky back issues from time to time along with a knee two years out of surgery. Gel Res 8 seems like it could cover most issues (except for high arch/heel slip issue) but wondering if you have any thoughts about tennis shoes and back health and what to look for there, specifically.
Same as any other back hip neck or spine issue I would want a lot of midsole foam- look for the time stamp with back issues on it in the video it’s near the end I list my favorites for it
Thank you! I’m really glad I found your channel. I got the Addidas sole court boost. They were really hard to find. I have not had a chance to try them out yet. But once I do I will let you know.
Thanks! let me know how they do for you
Long shot but hoping you will reply to my question. Narrow foot, low-medium arch, I used to wear Lotto but then switched to Babolat which I find is better for me for maneuverability. Any particular Babolat shoe or another company that you would recommend for me? This would be used for hardcourt. Have used Jet Mach 2, Jet Tere, and Propulse Rage.
Jeez, feel bad just ordering the kswiss hypercourt supreme now! Not even a mention.
Hypercourt supremes are good- some kswiss just heat up too much in hot temps but I personally like kswiss a lot for wide feet - I think I included them in the wide width list
@@FootDoctorZach I'm a Nike US 13 US 47.5 and have to wear custom orthopaedics due to my 2nd metatarsal so looking forward to the space when they arrive! Your videos have been enjoyed over here in Spain
Thank you!
Hey Doc, as always, awesome content and presentation. Would be great if you could make a video like this for Clay shoes. I am currently searching for a clay shoes myself:) Also, I love Asics shoes but can not seem to find either gel res 8 of ff2(for clay) anywhere online(the sizes are very limited), any advice on where to find them? Thanks once again for all the insights, every time I watch your videos I gain brain cells :D
Thanks! Asics is weird with how they distribute their clay versions but I found the court ff2 regular treads to be awesome on clay- also the yonex eclipsion 3 and solecourt boost regular treads I found great on clay- same with Nike vapor x- it’s tough because in some markets you just can’t get the clay treads - I have that problem with Nike
This Channel is just Great! Being Wide feet and not able to try shoes before purchasing I kind of regret getting Adidas Stycons on Clay court. I ended up having cramps on my sole after 20 min of playing, shall I wait for some more time or just give up trying? Strangely and i believe they are a bit underrated, So far my favorites are Nike wildcards on clay (definitely not a wide feet shoe but still..) 😁
Thanks! The original stycons will keep cramping you, best to either go with the BOA version or just keep them for a collectors item - I’ve never tried the wildcard on clay but that’s definitely worth trying - the Stycons are underrated I think in their overall shape and idea- they just need to lose some weight and stick with the BOA not elastic
Love your videos. I have had serious callouses on my feet forever and wear orthotics so I have that figured out but now I’m growing bunions! You did not talk about bunions in this video. What do you recommend? It is the rubbing that is a problem.
Bunions would be the same as a wide foot for my recommendations - still solecourt boost, blushields etc, NB wide widths
Flat foot with bunions but I’m liking the Vapor X. Should I be switching or will I be fine long term?
As long as they are feeling good stick with it I would say
Doc, don’t let me forget to send you my insurance info for this appointment.Thanks
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Achilles got ruptured while playing w/ k swiss aeroknit 5 mos ago. I am now using zoom cage 4. So far so good.
Doctor Zach = Messiah 👍🙋♂️🙌❤️
Haha thank you
What’s the best shoe for a aggressive baseline player with more traction then sliding?
Yonex eclipsion 3, adidas solecourt boost, asics court ff2
So in your opinion, what would be a great memory foam insert? I play mostly on hardcourts and I'd like to preserve my feet and knees as long as possible as I've also invested in the On Roger pro shoes and find them to be worth the money. Thanks for any advice.
Hey Doc,
Thank you so much for the very informative video. It’s good to know that I am getting advice from someone who knows both the medical and performance aspects. You listed many shoes that would work well for hard court sliding. Which would you say are the easiest to slide in and the safest for preventing rolling of the ankle? The issue I have is that I naturally attempt to slide, but the courts I play on are extremely grippy for what every reason. This causes me to end up planting and not sliding. This is an abrupt stop and could result in a really bad injury. I naturally attempt to slide so I think I need to get a shoe that slides really easily and has support to stop rolling of the ankle. Thanks for the help.
If the courts are gripping a lot then I really wouldn’t try sliding or you could hyperextend your knee, the easiest shoes I’ve seen for sliding though were the solution speeds , gel res 8, and Ubersonics
@@FootDoctorZach Thank you so much. I have hard time stopping my self for sliding because I used to play on really dusty hard courts. I don’t think the solution speeds are for me because my heel would probably slip out. Do the Gel res 8s have less friction than the Ubersonics? Also, do they have more lateral stability specifically? I really appreciate the help.
It’s hard to find a shoe more laterally stable than the GR8 but they do have heel slippage issues, I like the Ubersonic 4 a lot and they do slide well for me so if I had the choice I go for those
Which one would you recommend for a narrow flat foot?
You can match the shoes from each category and find some good ones that way- my favorite is the Asics gel res 8
Thanks a lot
Great value information
Dude awesome video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Precise and informative as always
Glad you think so!
@@FootDoctorZach Hi Doc, among the best shoes you mentioned for Achilles / heel pain I can only find clay version on Diadora Blueshield, Yonex Eclipison 3 and Asics court FF2 . It seems that Nike GP turbo are only made for hard courts. Considering I'm already wearing a customized ortho-sole wich makes my foot slip out of the shoe , what would you suggest ? As you know I've already thrown away Asics solution speed.....Thanx as always.
Probably the yonex or court ff2 as they have pretty tough treads even with the clay sole and if you’re playing on multiple surfaces I usually say go with the clay treads and not chance it with hard court skids on a clay court
@@FootDoctorZach Thanx a lot...
Hey man amazing videos, i live in Sweden. And we play a lot of "Padel" here. Its played indoors here because of the weather on HC with textile type mat. Can you recommend anything for that or even better if you could make a video with a few recommendations. Thanks
So for Padel indoor is actually much better for grip so that’s good - I like anything wider with herringbone or wave so adidas SCB, SMB, Asics court ff2, yonex eclipsion 3 if you have more medium to narrow foot
@@FootDoctorZachthanks man much appreciated, by scb & smb you mean soleourt & solematch bounce? I have a medium towards narrow feet. I hace tried game court and they felt like a balloon on my feet. Am looking for something more snug feel. Whats your opinion on adidas Stycon, ubersonic4 or nike cage? Even heard that tennis clay court sole is much better for padel than HC because of the fabric mat, don't know if that's right?
If you’re medium to narrow I’d first try the yonex eclipsion 3- stycon is a lot of shoe, really heavy, and I’m not a fan of the cages, Ubersonic 4 is a good shoe too- I’d just rather be in the eclipsions for padel surfaces
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the recommendations man, will try to find a retailer for Yonex then. 🙏👌
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Any recommendations for mild to moderate bunion? Thanks
Nice vídeo! Help me a lot!
Awesome! Glad you liked it
Very informative, thank you! I used to have Adidas for years until I realised those had always been a little too wide for my feet which are small and long. I switched to Asics Gel Resolution 7 and it was a much better match for my feet. However, one problem I have is that my pinky toe is a bit stuck and irritated after a match. Is the Gel Resolution 8 wider? Because you mention them as a recommendation for wide feet. Another issue is that I have eczema on my feet as a reaction from sweat and friction of the top of the shoe. I had this with both Adidas and the Asics shoes. Do you perhaps also have recommendations for sensitive feet?
The 7 and 8 are pretty similar, the 8 just comes in a 2E version - Unfortunately with skin conditions anything with the potential to trap heat will cause issues so that’s a lot of tennis shoes, I would think the diadora blushields would be the first shoe I would think of in that area but it may not matter the shoe if the skin condition is intense enough
zach you are the BEST
Hi, Dr. Zach - I have medium to high arches and always have an arch orthotic in all of my shoes for required extra support. I find that to accommodate the orthotic, a half size larger shoe size is needed. Is that common? It pushes me up to a hard to get size 12.5 shoe/sneaker. The good news though is that with the orthotic, my narrow A width feet can wear a normal width (D) shoe - something that is essential because both feet have tailor bunions that require a wider forefoot. I find getting tennis sneakers (actually, any shoes at all) that fit to be a real problem. I just sent back a pair of Asics Gel Dedicate 6 (too big length wise) but kept a pair of New Balance 696v4 even though they run short in the hope that I can break them in. Be well and thanks for your comments and excellent videos.
Glad you’re enjoying them- yeah that’s common especially with custom orthotic that takes up more room
Hey doc great videos. Recently I started playing a lot more frequently and I was still wearing 2 yr old 696 shoes that didn’t offer much cushioning at all anymore. The other day I woke up with really stiff knees and I started feeling pain when I stand one foot and squat down. I’ve now learned so much with your great channel and realized the huge mistake I was making. What tennis shoe would you recommend for the best shock absorption that would cause the least amount of stress on my knees? I’m only 18 so I don’t have any foot, heel, or other pain which is why I’m surprised at this knee pain that’s keeping me off the courts rn. Thank you
Thank you - Most shock absorbing shoe out there is the GP turbo
Hey Zach,
I’m an aggressive baseliner , but I also transition to net and I’m struggling finding a shoe.
My foot is wider than neutral ,but not super wide.
My arch is lower than usual ,but not super flat.
My options so far are:
Gel Res 8’s
Gp turbo’s
Solution speed 2’s
Court ff 2’s
Solecourt boost
Solematch bounce
Budget is important, so something with outsole warranties is ideal.
(I do have some plantar fasciitis at times, not usually but sometimes)
I currently use Asics gel-game 8’s.
( I know you don’t know them )
Please Help!!!
Great info thank you! I may have missed it but what do you recommend for supination?
Same as anything for a high arch or ankle sprained, blushields , solecourt boost, GP turbo, etc
thank you!
Morton’s neuroma sufferer here... I’m having a devil of a time finding tennis shoes that will work. The old Nike Cage were pretty good. But their last changed, so I can’t wear the new models. I’m wearing K-Swiss Hypercourt now. Not bad for the neuroma, but not the best support. Any suggestions?
Try the GP turbos up a 1/2 size if you’re wide plus look for the time stamp that says ball of foot pain in the video I give a list of shoes as well
Informative video. IMO, feet are subjective tho. I'm an all court player with a high arch and my experience with ASICS two seasons ago was not pleasant; wasn't feeling it. 2019 I wore Babolat and was like just "okay, it's a shoe, they fit, good stability, good outer sole". This month, 12/01, I made the switch to Lotto Mirage 100 SPD (with the optional 5mm insole, I plan on getting a custom orthotic soon). I wanted to give these shoes a try and so far with about ten-ish hours of play time I currently have no complaints. I'm also currently nursing a right ankle issue; fell off a boulder climbing and landed half on the crash pad, which I'm wearing an ankle stabilizer brace for.
Ouch- that’s a tough beat - make sure you are going with something with a TON of midsole foam and Ive had similar issues with the asics Gel Resolution 8 and Solution Speeds having a high arch myself- didn’t have the same issues with court FF2 which i attribute to the hybrid 3 piece tongue - i have a pair of Mirages coming here soon and I’m really excited to try them
Which one do you recommend for plantar fasciitis?
Any one of these are good: 04:44 Best Tennis Shoes For Heel And Achilles Pain
I also have a whole video dedicated to this as well: ruclips.net/video/Gys_uins0-s/видео.html
I also have a video on inserts you can get for this as well:ruclips.net/video/pojJQ-HBYpU/видео.html
The Prince T22 is far and away the best shoe I have ever worn. Do they still make those? I have trouble finding them.
Going to match up categories here to find my next shoe if it's not a 22. Thanks!
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Thanks! Prince is tough these days because they only sell in certain places and it’s spotty getting sizes - same with rackets these days- hopefully they start having inventory
Hey Doc, what tennis shoes would you recommend for dragging? I tend to drag my left shoe from the front toe box and they end up splitting open in front after a few months of use. Its only my right foot (shoe) since I am a lefty. Thanks.
Asics court ff 2 is probably the best shoe for draggers
Great video!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
I have minor ligament missing on my foot and I keep spraining it all the time if I'm not careful. I'm using the Asics Gel Resolution 8 that you specifically listed in the "Not for anklesprainers list" 😁but I feel ok with them. Any shoe better for less foot bubbles?
Yep I have a list under best for ankle sprainers just check the time stamp but my favorites are the SoleCourt boost and Stycon boa if you can handle it’s weight
@@FootDoctorZach I do have to resort to the last laceholes on my Resolution 8 to have my ankle safe which hurts the upper part of the foot a bit. Good thing I came across your videos. I might give these above and the Asics court ff a try! Also, is there a bug difference between the ff and ff2? Thanks for all!
Glad you like them! The court ff2 is much better at holding your foot in and it also has a bit better lateral stability so I think you’ll do much better with them
I have one question,,, can i used nikecourt air zoom vapor x for playing table tennis "ping pong" or not? .........thanks
So the outsole is pretty gripping so that’s good- I think you would be ok in them but you may like a volleyball shoe better like the adidas stabl but I don’t think they would be bad- if you use them for table tennis let me know how they perform
Found this page a couple days ago. Best content out there Doc! I'm still in doubt considering my situation. I have achilles tendonitis which is going good since I do yoga on a daily base. I have the gel solution speed 3 clay. Looking for a new pair though since they're done. Looking at all the specs in this great video, I would like to buy the turbo zoom GP, but unfortunately can't find the clay version anymore online. Do you know with the upcoming clay season, Nike is expected to release more variants? I'm 5.7 so would love a shoe that's lightweighted and gives me an option to jump a bit higher on the serve. I'd like a fast shoe which is a bit harder to find with the achilles heel I guess. Should I wait a bit longer for some new releases or is ff2 court the way to go you think?
Thanks! Glad you liked it - The GP turbo is tough to find in the clay variant - the court ff2 is a great all around shoe for clay for sure even with its all court treads- there are rumors of more Asics coming out but nothing concrete so I’d stick with the current models
Any comparison wisdom between the Eclipsion 3s and Gel Res 8s? Both seem like good picks for durability/stability.
Depends on your foot type- I like the eclipsion 3 more for stability - if your foot is really wide though you would want to gel res 8 in the wide version as the eclipsion 3 is more of a medium fit shoe width wise- but over all I like eclipsion 3 more in general
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks so much! My foot's on the narrow side, so I'll try the Eclipsion 3.
Let me know how they work out for you 👍
I use K-Swiss but get a sore heel-achilles tendon (only in the left foot). The soreness generally goes away after a day or two. I think I probably need more heel padding. I don't need light. Any ideas?
I doubt it’s from the shoe- seems like it’s from an intrinsic issue so if I were you I’d consult with a local doctor and get evaluated - that can get debilitating quick
@@FootDoctorZach actually it's relatively mild. I've had it for several years. Only happens after I play for a few hours on the weekend. Feels like a bruise. Doubt there's any thing major wrong. I think it's the shoes.
I'm a former 5.0 tennis grinder turned pickleball pro. I recently learned I have a tailor's bunyon (sp?). Been using Lav. Have any suggestions?
Lavs are great in the wider widths - I have one too and as long as I use a wider toe box shoe or a 2E i don’t have any problems
Hey doc love what you are doing on your channel, curious, what shoes would you recommend for chronic arch pain, and chronic shin splints been playing for years and have just been getting insoles and shin sleeves but curious to know what might help with some of that pain, style of play 1+2 punch/baseliner...keep the awesome content coming 🙂
Thanks👍 glad you got shin sleeves those are probably my biggest recommendation to my patients, I like GP turbo and solecourt boost the most but in your case it’s the quality of orthotic and compression that I would guess that will take you furthest
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the insight will look into the Turbos!
Let me know how they do
Such great information Thank You!!!
Glad it was helpful! I hopefully will have an update to this soon
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks Doc! I will look out for it. One Question..are the Solecourt Primeblues the same as the Solecourt Boost?
Yup just made with some recycled materials too
Just got the Solecourt Boosts. Awesome shoe! Putting them on is like knowing the demo racquet is "the one" as soon as you pick it up. Thank you sooo much for the recommendations and the detailed explanations/considerations. I would not have found these shoes without them!
Awesome! Glad you liked them- such a good design from top to bottom
Hello Zack,
Best shoes fort flat feet, wilson pro staff 2020,! the shoe that I have never seen before
It really didn’t get released much beyond Wilson’s website so i think its a little under the radar
What is the shoes for teaching pro who is going on court all during summer? That I can teach and play here/there. I have my playing/matches as Nike Vapor X Flyknit with insoles.
I like the SoleCourt boost, GP turbo and blushield 5
@@FootDoctorZach thank you will give ‘em a try
Hey doc! Love your videos. This is great work you're doing. I get blisters on the balls of my feet a lot (currently using Wilson Rush Pro 3.0), and according to your video, it seems that the best shoe for me is the Asics Court ff2. However, my local Asics store only has the Ff Novak and I can't find the ff2 anywhere online in my country. What's the difference between these two shoes, and do you think the Ff Novak is a suitable replacement for the Ff2? Thanks!
Thank you 👍 They’re basically the same shoe so you should be fine
thx doctor
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Any actually wide toe box tennis specific shoes? Toes should splay outward when in use no be pushed to a point and forming bunions.
New balance and adidas solematch bounce come in widths/ pretty boxy
What if you want some really healthy? Any suggestions for tennis shoes with a natural, foot-shaped toebox like the Altra running shoes?
Tennis shoes don’t really come in that style just because of the footwork required
Found it interesting that you didn't have the barricade on the best shoe for hard court sliding and I'm guessing it was because of the durability of the uppers. But I'd like to say that the new Barricade is the first shoe I've ever been able to slide in even though I've tried sliding in every pair of tennis shoes I've owned and I think it's because of the amazing stability and low(ish) to the ground feel it offers. In other shoes I simply didn't have the confidence to commit to the slide in fear of my ankles maybe, but with the barricades I can finally do it.
I have incorporated your suggestion of using some skate wax on the sides and the uppers though to improve the shoe's durability and so far so good on the uppers.
Hey doc, are the Asics court ff2 any good with orthotic insoles or would i be better off with the SCB? I’m medium width and high arch 🙏
I’ve had them in both and both are fine
My foot is narrow and neutral arch, asics solution speed ff2 is a good choice for me?
Gel res 8 is not good for serve and volley, Its more of a baseliner shoe
I love em for serve and volley and straight up and down movement but I’ve never been a fan of their low ankle colllar for side to side movement which is a shame with the great shank and midsole
I have flat feet, narrow heels, and severs disease. What tennis shoes should I get?
What are your thoughts on Prince T22, T22 lite, and T22.5 shoes?
I think they’re ok- a little stiff but good if you need a lot of stability in the uppers
New player, purchased the Ubersonic 2s and had Achilles pain. Cut slices in the ball of foot area and now I’m not in pain the next day but my shoes aren’t lasting because that flexibility isn’t supposed to be there. Is there a shoe that has flexibility and hard court durability? Thanks
GP turbo is pretty flexible , diadora blushields as well- they won’t be as light though
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the quick reply, I’ll look into those
My Physical Therapist claims that most of my knee pain is caused by the HIP getting misaligned and being higher than the other. When this happens, the medial side of my knee gets sore and achy. Not helping things is that I also overpronate. After treatment to align my hips my gate is more forward directional and my knee feels better. Is there a type of shoe I should avoid that would be prone to promote this misalignment? Better still, what shoes are best in PREVENTING hip misalignment (if any)?
No shoe is going to correct for something that specific- I usually look toward bracing / orthotics to help in that dept
@@FootDoctorZach That makes total sense. I was not sure however if cushioning and stability of a given shoe played any contributing factor to hip misalignment.
Hello...love your site.....what shoe has the best cushioning other than the Nike Zoom Turbo gp? Thanks
Thanks, adidas solecourt boost, yonex eclipsion 3, asics court ff2
Perfect Zach video again. a dilemma that I have been living. I really like the stability of the air zoom x but I can't buy it anymore. I really liked the comfort of the new nxt zoom but not very stable to play, especially on Brazilian clay. any model tips to replace the X? maybe the barricade can be an option for my wide foot? thanks man!
The closest 1-1 is the vapor pro
Love your channel. Which diadora blueshield is best for sliding and stability?
I don’t see a huge difference
What would you recommend for more cushion under the balls of the feet? I have about 6 months of play in my ASICS Court FF 2’s and I am starting to develop a bruise on the balls of my feet
The court ff2 is very good under the ball-6 months is a while for a tennis shoe so it may just be that you wore them out but the Nike GP turbo is good if you’re on hard and if you have a narrow foot the cage 4 actually has an air zoom unit in the ball of the foot- and if you go to the ball of foot pain time stamp in the video i list all the shoes I like for that issue
You are brilliant
Thank you, my wife would disagree 😂
are the asics solution speed ff good to use if there is small issue to the knee which is sometimes noticeable? I think the issue is more noticeable if i wear the Nike air zoom zero...Thank you. Great Channel btw, honestly!
Thanks! I personally wouldn’t use them with any knee issues because of the heel slippage but I know people that have bad knees that love them
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for your reply..a good choice would be the court ff 2?
Yep that would be a choice of mine - Asics flyte foam is great and the ff2 has a good closure so it can take advantage
@@FootDoctorZach thanks again!!! Really appreciate your time:)
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Note, New Balance "wide" or 2E has gotten quite a bit narrower for whatever reason. Been wearing them for years and they're not as wide.
I haven't noticed that- Actually a few models I've noticed have been wider than before but maybe its dependent on the individual line of shoes/ sport?
The best video I’ve seen
Thanks! Then you're going to love this :ruclips.net/video/Y0FitApDvEA/видео.html
Hey Zach, what is the best shoes for overpronation/pronation??
Thanks mate
Same as the ones in the flat foot section/ my personal favorites are the GP turbo and scb
Thanks for another great video! 👍🏼 a bit surprised that you didn’t recommend Mizuno WAT4 in any category. You only mentioned them few times in a bit negotive contexts. They called shoe of the year for a reason I guess. The only thing I didn’t like in them is that the outsole wears off too fast. But I play mostly on asphalt courts. At the same time Court FF2 seems to be more durable. But overall they are the great shoe to me. They are lite, fast, super comfortable and have lots of cushioning.
Thanks! As a foot doctor I just have a hard time recommending a shoe that has that little support in the midsole and in the forefoot especially - it also seemed that the outsole was pretty thin - it’s a decent light weight shoe but for me there are better options out there
I was pretty happy with the Mizuno and the Propet insole. But giving the Nike Gp Turbo a try now
Let me know how you like them
Got the yellow ones today. I don’t like any of the colors and designs but the yellow ones were on sale for $35 off. Toe box is small but I think I can play in them without having to go up in size. I’ll report back after I had a chance to try them at the court
Let me know how they do👍
Maybe you already have a video for this, but what tennis shoes would you recommend for custom orthotics? I have a UCBL orthotic in one shoe and a custom standard foam type orthotic in the other show. Currently, for general mixed-use I use brooks dyad 11 (2E) size 9.5 which I like. I haven't yet tried to play tennis with the UCBL. Awesome videos!!!
Thank you - yeah unfortunately it’s different for every foot type and shoe make so it comes down to just trying a bunch and finding which one seats your foot and insert well- obviously shoes with deeper heels and higher ankle collars are more accommodating but it’s not a hard and fast rule
Hey doc I got wide and high arch feet Can you give me a list in order of the best and most comfortable shoes I can get?
Is there anything like the solecourt boost, except cheaper? the soulcourt boost fits all of my categories in this vid
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@@FootDoctorZach thanks a lot!
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Best tennis shoe content on YT, just subscribed, hope your channel keeps growing. I´m a long-time user of Gel Resolutions, but lately it´s been hard to find them not overpriced on my country (Brazil). Main concern are knee pain and ankle sprain. I thought I had a medium to narrow feet, so I gave the Vapor X a try, but still found them too narrow, and almost sprained my ankles twice, never happened with the Gel Resolution. Thinking about the GT Turbo or maybe the Cage 4, would you recommend them?
Thank you 👍👍 appreciate the kind words- I love the GP turbo but I’m not a fan at all of the VC4
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks so much for the recommendation. Bought the GP Turbos, half size up, and they are exactly what I was looking for, even better than the GRs
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YOUR HELP IS MUCH APPRECIATED HERE!
Hey Zach! Thank you for always being this informative! I have Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis as well as ankle sprain. I saw you recommend the Nike Gp turbo for this, but where I live 90% of the courts are clay, and the gp turbo is for hard courts. Will this be a problem? and thinking about the Nike Vapor pro for clay as an alternative, what do you think?
Vapor pro unfortunately is a terrible shoe IMO for heel / Achilles pain- the GP turbo is fine on clay in it’s clay sole model but the all court model is pretty slippery on clay courts
@@FootDoctorZach can you please recommend a nike shoe for clay as these are the ones that I can find
Any Nike is fine if it’s in the clay model , otherwise the only Nikes that have a decent clay tread in it’s all court model are the vapor pros
Zach of the new balance shoes for wide feet which one has the most durable sole similar to durability of a vapor react nxt or vapor cage 4. You've sold me on them now!
Prob the coco cg1
@@FootDoctorZach thanks
Any recommendation for a pickleball shoe / orthotics for metatarsal pain? I have the feeling most shoes are too narrow. This developed over the past 2-3 years only (I am 63).
Solecourt boost would be my favorite , custom orthotics are my go to for metatarsal issues
I know you said "heel pain" but what about shes for Plantar Fasciitis specifically?
Same shoes as on the list - I say heel pain as to not speak in doctor talk
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the quick reply!!
Great video! My issue is my left foot is 8.5 and right foot is 9. So i need different sizes. Not sure if tennis warehouse can accommodate. Must have a restocking fee.
Thanks for the video
Usually I size to the bigger foot and wear two socks
Hi! You have amazing reviews! You're knowledgeable and talented! I have occasional problems with Achilles tendinitis and I use orthotics with raised heel. My feet are of medium width and are pretty flat. I play exclusively on a red clay. Which shoes do you suggest? I had GT Turbo on my mind but I can't find clay version anywhere. Until now I've been playing in Vapor 9.5 and I have some heel slippage problems. Your suggestion for the best shoes would be much appreciated :)
You can check out this video, I have time stamps for all categories just search for what you need in particular and a few shoes should match, you’ll get a decent list of shoes to try for your individual foot, I can’t give personal shoe recommendations unless I do an exam unfortunately : ruclips.net/video/Y0FitApDvEA/видео.html
@@FootDoctorZach You helped me big time :) Thank you! I decided to go with Raptor Hyperpulse 100. Can you help me with sizing? Do they run larger than Nike? In Vapor 9.5 I'm EU 46.
I'm new to shoes what can you recommend me to get a need a cheap/budget running or tennis shoes.
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Hey Doc,
What kind of shoes would you recommend for someone who has a history of or suffers from posterior tibial tendonitits?
Thanks,
Andrew
Any shoe that’s good for flat foot/ heel pain I like for PTTD/ PT tendinitis
@@FootDoctorZach thanks. I have the asics gel resolution 8's. You mention they are good for flat feet but stay away for heel pain. Would these be OK to stay with?
Not my favorite but different shoes work for different individual feet
Is a Adidas court smash good one
It has a nice heel counter and decent tread pattern, the upper is a little awkward and less responsive than others
I feel it’s a little heavy
Yup a bit clunky