The Tennis Thread
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Blackpuddin said:
Any recommendations for decent outdoor court tennis shoes? I have wide-ish feet and a sore right big toe when playing (maybe from serving). TIA
I have the same issue as my Nike Vapor are a little narrow so sadly moving away from them. Friend told me the Yonex Lumio are wider so just ordered the new Lumio 3, which are on back order for another week or so. Quite cheap for such a good brand too. I need new shoes every 3 months so every little helps! 
nickfrog said:
Oh aye, always good! Looks like decent value. I guess you don't know yet whether the sizes are accurate?Blackpuddin said:
Oh aye, always good! Looks like decent value. I guess you don't know yet whether the sizes are accurate?
That's a risk indeed. I am a 10 in Nike and when I have strayed to other brands like Adidas and Asics 10 was fine too. I guess they benchmark sizing against Nike but touch wood this will work out again as I have no experience of Yonex shoes despite owning 3 of their sticks. Blackpuddin said:
nickfrog said:
Oh aye, always good! Looks like decent value. I guess you don't know yet whether the sizes are accurate?And they are dark grey, not green. And the price has come down a little.
nickfrog said:
Blackpuddin said:
Any recommendations for decent outdoor court tennis shoes? I have wide-ish feet and a sore right big toe when playing (maybe from serving). TIA
I have the same issue as my Nike Vapor are a little narrow so sadly moving away from them. Friend told me the Yonex Lumio are wider so just ordered the new Lumio 3, which are on back order for another week or so. Quite cheap for such a good brand too. I need new shoes every 3 months so every little helps! My normal shoe size is 10 and they always fit spot on. Currently using accomplish 3 model and have another new pair in a box.
As others have said there is a bit of variation in size/fit with some manufacturers. Babolat shoes for example do fit me but always a bit tight and generally a narrower shoe.
Current kswiss accomplish 3
nickfrog said:
languagetimothy said:
Have a look at K-Swiss shoes. I’ve been playing in them for years as I prefer the wider fit and sole.
My normal shoe size is 10 and they always fit spot on.
Cheers, will give them a go - when you say normal shoe size 10 do you mean in Nike ?My normal shoe size is 10 and they always fit spot on.
You see below both size 10 (EU 44.5) but the babolat on the right is not as wide as the kswiss and appears slightly shorter. I can wear them casually, as I did today, but not quite right for playing.
I find the wider fit of the kswiss very comfortable and for stability too (bigger footprint)
Bright Halo said:
I see Laura Robson has now retired at 28.
She showed so much promise winning junior Wimbledon at 18 and getting into top 30 in world.
Unfortunately she was dogged by injury, wrist and then hips which ultimately prevented her from fulfilling he potential.
Junior championship was at 14. 18 was when she got the silver with Andy Murray at the 2012 Olympics.She showed so much promise winning junior Wimbledon at 18 and getting into top 30 in world.
Unfortunately she was dogged by injury, wrist and then hips which ultimately prevented her from fulfilling he potential.
tty video player.Baron Greenback said:
Rune v Tsitsipas
Sounds like a great match, shame I missed most of it and cant watch it!
A great result. Tsitsipas is in a class of his own…when it comes to being a prick. He seems to be far and away the most obnoxious guy on the tour. A pity as his tennis is great to watch.Sounds like a great match, shame I missed most of it and cant watch it!
Skeptisk said:
Baron Greenback said:
Rune v Tsitsipas
Sounds like a great match, shame I missed most of it and cant watch it!
A great result. Tsitsipas is in a class of his own…when it comes to being a prick. He seems to be far and away the most obnoxious guy on the tour. A pity as his tennis is great to watch.Sounds like a great match, shame I missed most of it and cant watch it!
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