What to buy?
Now that we have established what a shoe needs to perform, let's talk about which shoes actually provide this. Unfortunately, major tennis brands manufacture only a small number of grass-court shoes, reflecting the scarcity of grass courts. For that reason, they are not included in this review.
Disclaimer: these are all evaluations based on other professionals' reviews.
Budget
Adidas Defiant Speed 2 - Clay
Overall
This shoes has very good value for money, especially if you're looking for a shoe that will last you a while and don't have to replace anytime soon so that you can really get acquainted with it.
Price - 110CHF
While other shoes may be cheaper, they do not offer half as good of a value for money. At a secondary retailer, you could find this shoe for as little as 43 CHF.
Weight - 347g
It would be expected to be lighter having been positioned as a lightweight shoe, nonetheless, it is still lighter than the average shoe.
Durability
Durability is often lacking on budget shoes; which shows just how good the value-for-money is for this shoe is.
Stability
While very durable, this shoe is below average in it's stability aspect.
ASICS Gel Game 9 - Hard
Price - 110CHF
This price beats the market average of hard court tennis shoes by upwards of 50CHF.
Weight - 306g
This is an incredibly light shoe that will satisfy the rapid players out there.
Durability
Budget, as well as lightweight shoes often tend to have little durability as this adds a lot of weight.
Stability
While being light and a budget shoe, this shoe does very well in the stability aspect.
Overall
This shoe is an excellent all rounder of a shoe, performing well in all domains. While the durability could be less than some hope, it makes up for it in other areas.
Speed
ASICS Solution Swift FF 2 - Clay
Overall
This shoe is an excellent all rounder of a shoe, performing well in all domains. While the durability could be less than some hope, it makes up for it in other areas.
Price - 150CHF
Justtt under market average.
Weight - 302g
Another incredibly lightweight shoe, one of the lightest that can currently be found.
Durability
For a speed shoe, the durability the Solution Swift has is truly amazing.
Stability
Yet again another aspect that is incredible for a speed shoe, let alone one this light.
ASICS Gel Game 9 - Hard
Overall
This shoe is an excellent all rounder of a shoe, performing well in all domains. While the durability could be less than some hope, it makes up for it in other areas.
Price - 110CHF
This price beats the market average of hard court tennis shoes by upwards of 50CHF.
Weight - 306g
This is an incredibly light shoe that will satisfy the rapid players out there.
Durability
Budget, as well as lightweight shoes often tend to have little durability as this adds a lot of weight.
Stability
While being light and a budget shoe, this shoe does very well in the stability aspect.
Long-lasting
ASICS Gel Resolution X - Hard and Clay
Overall
There is much contrast between the aspects of this shoe - durability against weight - but it is an excellent shoe for frequent players who need something that will last.
Price - 200CHF
While quite expensive, the Gel Resolution X most certainly delivers.
Weight - 417g
Hugely above the usual weight of a shoe, likely because of the additional padding that makes it so durable.
Durability
It doesn't get better than this shoes when it comes to durability. It will last you a lifetime.
Stability
"Do. Or do not. There is no try." -Yoda. ASICS most certainly DID for the durability and hence stability of this shoe.
Stable
Overall
There is much contrast between the aspects of this shoe - durability against weight - but it is an excellent shoe for frequent players who need something to last.
ASICS Gel Resolution X - Clay
Price - 200CHF
While quite expensive, the Gel Resolution X most certainly delivers.
Weight - 417g
Hugely love market average because of all the extra material to make it extar durable.h
Durability
It doesn't get better than this shoes when it comes to durability. It will last you a lifetime.
Stability
"Do. Or do not. There is no try." -Yoda. ASICS most certainly DID for the durability and hence stability of this shoe.
Overall
The Court FF 3 is incredible for those sturdy-footed players, but not so mcuh if you're nimble and like to move around on the court.
ASICS Court FF 3 - Hard
Price - 230CHF
Very expensive, but you get what you're paying for.
Weight - 407g
Not quite as heavy as the Gel Resolution X, but still a hefty shoe. The Court FF 3 is not for speedy players.
Durability
The outsole is amazing and lasts forever, nothing less is expected from ASICS. The internal padding could do with a little work though.
Stability
The best aspect of this shoe. Stability it basically ASICS' trademark at this point.
Overall
ASICS Solution Swift FF 2 - Clay
Overall
This shoe is an excellent all rounder of a shoe, performing well in all domains. While the durability could be less than some hope, it makes up for it in other areas.
Price - 150CHF
Justtt under market average.
Weight - 302g
Another incredibly lightweight shoe, one of the lightest that can currently be found.
Durability
For a speed shoe, the durability the Solution Swift has is truly amazing.
Stability
Yet again another aspect that is incredible for a speed shoe, let alone one this light.
ASICS Gel Game 9 - Hard
Overall
This shoe is an excellent all rounder of a shoe, performing well in all domains. While the durability could be less than some hope, it makes up for it in other areas.
Price - 110CHF
This price beats the market average of hard court tennis shoes by upwards of 50CHF.
Weight - 306g
This is an incredibly light shoe that will satisfy the rapid players out there.
Durability
Budget, as well as lightweight shoes often tend to have little durability as this adds a lot of weight.
Stability
While being light and a budget shoe, this shoe does very well in the stability aspect.