What are the characteristics of tennis shoes? How to maintain tennis shoes

Tennis is a sport that requires fast and flexible movements, with frequent back-and-forth movements. Tennis shoes are mainly used to help athletes have better development space, so tennis shoes can help us when practicing tennis. What are the characteristics of tennis shoes? The following is a summary of the relevant introduction!

Contents of this article

1. What are the characteristics of tennis shoes?

2. How to maintain tennis shoes

3. The difference between tennis shoes and running shoes

What are the characteristics of tennis shoes

1. Style

The rubber on the front of the tennis shoe is more fully covered, especially on both sides, which is conducive to quick "braking" and instant positioning; the two sides of the forefoot are thick and strong, which is conducive to enhancing stability and instant anti-slip when moving horizontally quickly. The back half is smaller and more compact, which is conducive to quick retreat and improved footwork flexibility.

2. Upper

Large areas of genuine leather or synthetic leather are used, with a layer of lining added inside to increase the strength and flexibility of the upper.

3. Toe

The inner side of the toe and the toe are reinforced with wear-resistant materials to prevent premature wear and enhance sports stability. The lining is thick and soft to absorb sweat, the design is rich in layers, the lines are smooth, and the shape reflects the color of professional tennis sports. Since tennis is an intense sport, strength and sports protection are the biggest design requirements for tennis shoes. The outsole is made of wear-resistant rubber, and the front and rear side walls are longer to prevent friction. The outsole is flat as a whole, with fine patterns and complex directions, so as to adapt to the frequent movements in all directions of tennis sports and meet the requirements of anti-slip and wear-resistant sports; the thickened shock-absorbing design of the midsole heel also improves the stability to adapt to the requirements of more jumping and shock absorption during sports. Some high-end products are also equipped with other special shock-absorbing materials to reflect more professional sports styles.

4. Sole

The most important thing is the sole - since most tennis courts are made of three different materials (grass, sand, and hard court), the different shapes of the soles almost determine your performance efficiency on different courts. For grass courts, the first choice is a sole with prominent gel-like patterns, but for sand courts, you should choose a sole with wide wave grooves, and for hard courts (plastic, asphalt), which are the most commonly used, you should choose a smooth sole with fine herringbone patterns. If you often run between the three courts, you can also choose only a pair of sports shoes with comprehensive functional soles to avoid the trouble of changing.

5. Accessories

The design of the foot protection system is the most important part of any tennis shoe. Quick start, sudden stop and turn, bending the back, tiptoeing and turning, leaping in the air, and many other changes in tennis technical essentials determine the design concept and manufacturing elements of tennis shoes. Of course, ordinary tennis players or sports enthusiasts cannot explain in detail the professional terms such as friction coefficient, shock absorption capacity, elasticity index, anti-aging value, etc. Even professional players may not be able to explain one or two of them. But learning to choose and wear the right tennis shoes is a completely necessary introductory course in tennis knowledge.

6. Insoles

Insoles are very necessary - your opponent is very flexible and can move freely. But you are slow and stumbling, even though you both wear the same brand of tennis shoes. In fact, the secret may be a pair of very necessary insoles. A pair of "shallow cup insoles" with anti-slip and breathable sweat absorption may be the secret to your invincibility. Of course, this special insole for tennis shoes should be purchased at a tennis goods store.

7. Socks

Tennis experts suggest that it is best to wear two pairs of socks when playing. Many tennis stars do this, and other sports stars do this too. For example, Jordan (the guy who sells perfume) does this. Because no matter how good the shoes are, they cannot completely conform to the shape of the feet, the gap between the shoes and the feet should be filled with cotton socks. Doing so can also reduce the sweat and odor of your feet after exercise, and make your sneakers last longer. Thick cotton socks will fully protect your soles, toes and fragile Achilles tendons.

How to maintain tennis shoes

1. When the shoes are dirty, you can use clean water with a little detergent to gently scrub them, then rinse them with clean water, and place them in a ventilated and cool place to dry, avoiding direct sunlight and exposure. Do not use heating or open flames to dry them, so as to avoid aging, degumming, fading and serious deformation. Excessive direct sunlight, heat from a hair dryer and other improper care methods will reduce the service life of the shoes; do not soak them for a long time when washing, and the soaking time should generally not exceed 20 minutes. Genuine leather shoes cannot be soaked in water.

2. For athletes who train every day or those who exercise regularly, it is best to prepare two or more pairs of tennis shoes for replacement. The nylon mesh and artificial tanned leather on the shoes are relatively easy to maintain and can be washed by hand. It is best not to wash them in a washing machine or soak them in water. Separate the shoes and shoelaces and wash them with neutral soap/detergent. When washing the shoes, remove the insoles, brush them gently with a soft brush, and finally rinse them clean.

3. If you want to store the shoes for a long time, you should first clean them with a brush, and then store them in a cool and ventilated place after drying, so that the shoes have enough time to dry to avoid mildew. For genuine leather shoes, it is best to prop up the inside of the shoes with paper balls or shoe holders to avoid serious deformation. Place the toes down and the soles facing the wall, and dry them in a ventilated place at room temperature to prevent water from seeping into the midsole foam material; (Because the foam material is not easy to dry, it is recommended not to lay wet shoes flat)

4. Do not use a hard brush or excessive force when wearing or brushing, and do not use your fingernails or sharp tools to scratch the edges and corners of the printed patterns. After wearing for a period of time, some patterns may have some small cracks on the surface (especially in the parts that are often bent), which is normal.

The Difference Between Tennis Shoes and Running Shoes

1. Application

First of all, tennis shoes are mainly used to help athletes have better development space. Tennis sports mainly require fast and flexible movements, and the back and forth activities are relatively frequent, so the design of tennis shoes is mainly on the forefoot. The sides of the forefoot of general tennis shoes are relatively thick, mainly to increase the wear resistance of tennis shoes. Tennis shoes are relatively thick compared to running shoes. Running shoes need to be fast and light to reduce the burden on athletes. Therefore, shockproof, breathable and lightweight materials are used in the design.

2. Weight and quality

Both require stable quality to ensure that you will not get hurt during exercise. Tennis is a more intense sport, which will cause more wear and tear on the shoes. Therefore, tennis shoes are generally made thicker and stronger to ensure that the wear resistance of tennis shoes can be improved during the game. In comparison, running is a relatively gentle sport and is not a strength sport. This is also the difference between tennis shoes and running shoes. Analyzing the difference between tennis shoes and running shoes from the purpose of the two shoes is the most direct and effective.