Wilson Men's CourtGlide Tennis Shoes

We don't recommend it. Running shoes are made for moving forward. Tennis is side-to-side movement, quick stops, and pivots, and running shoes aren't built to handle it. Tennis shoes give you lateral support, a reinforced toe, and an outsole made for the court.

Look for a durable outsole and plenty of cushioning. The ASICS Gel-Resolution X, adidas Barricade, and Nike Zoom Vapor 12 are our top sellers for hard courts, and many hard court models come with a 6-month outsole guarantee.

Snug through the midfoot and heel, with about a thumb's width of room at the toe. Your foot shouldn't slide when you stop hard. If you need more room, check out our wide tennis shoes in 2E and 4E widths.

It depends on how much you play. If you're on the court several times a week, expect to replace them every 3 to 6 months on hard courts. Replace them when the tread wears smooth or the cushioning stops feeling responsive. Rotating two pairs helps both last longer.

Clay court shoes have a full herringbone tread that grips clay and lets you slide, plus a tighter upper to keep clay out. Hard court shoes have tougher outsoles and more cushioning. If you play both surfaces, an all court shoe is a solid choice.

New Balance and K-Swiss run the widest, and several models come in 2E and 4E widths, including the Fresh Foam X CT-Rally. Shop the full range in our men's wide tennis shoes collection and women's wide tennis shoes collection.