Tennis Shoes (KSwiss V Nike)

GoneShootin

I picked up a pair of Addidas ClimaCool (or something similar) and I find that I'm getting wicked pains up the calves and "shin splints" like no ones business. I play on tarmac and astro. I had a pair of Wilsons before and never had this much of a problem.

So I guess my lesson is for tennis, you must buy proper tennis shoes. I thought these running shoes would do fine. So I went looking at tennis-warehouse.com and found two that I'm interested. One recommended to me, and the other with the best scores I could find on the site.

K-Swiss Ultrascendor Mid Shoe @ $79.95

or

Nike Air Max Breathe Free II @ $110.00

Has anyone had any experiences with any of the K-Swiss range? Should I go the extra money for the Nike. The Nike *does* have that ventilation thing going - which I found excellent in my Addidas's, given I sweat like a prize pig.

Praetorian

I sweat more with the Air Max Breathe! The other shoes look okay, but they don't look like they would stand the test of time. I wouldn't buy tennis shoes without first trying them on. Once you have done that have a look online, if they are cheaper, go for it.

GoneShootin

I went with the KSwiss, but bought in a shop in Cork. Turns out they have poor arch support for someone like me, but with an insert they played nice and comfy, even on tarmac.

Praetorian

Best of luck with them. Maybe I'll play you sometime

GoneShootin

Well if your ever headed south bound giz a shout, and ill do likewise northbound

Praetorian

I play in Skerries.