Kids' Tennis Shoes

If your little one is about to have their first tennis session, there's no need to kit them out head to toe in tennis gear. Kids like to try lots of different sports, so for their first time, a pair of kids' trainersthey already own should be fine as they're unlikely to be playing any serious tennis to start with. You can even borrow akids' tennis racket and tennis balls in most clubs, so it actually costs very little at the start. But if they're going to be playing more regularly, then you should consider investing in some good kids' tennis shoes.

JUNIOR TENNIS SHOES

Tennis is a sport where footwork is very important, and rolled ankles and foot injuries can happen - a good pair of boys' tennis shoes or girls' tennis shoes can prevent unwanted slips and falls. Junior tennis shoes provide stability, as well as good grip so your little one doesn't slide all over the court. They can play tennis in any t-shirt and shorts, but so they look the part, why not also check out our kids' tennis clothing range?

CHOOSING TENNIS SHOES FOR KIDS

When choosing tennis shoes for kids, an important factor to consider is the type of surface they'll be playing on - every surface requires something different from a pair of children's tennis shoes.

There are 3 main types of tennis court: clay, grass, and hard courts. If your child is playing on clay courts, then expect lots of slides to the sides and long baseline exchanges. For this, they'll need durable tennis shoes with good grip on the outsole to help with sliding. They should also have good ankle support to help prevent injury.

Playing on grass consists of strong serves and fast volleys, with quick direction changes. For this, they'll need tennis shoes with a thick, flat sole, and good grip to prevent slips. They should also be durable and flexible to withstand a lot of short runs. And hard courts require durable outsoles, with good heel cushioning.

Looking for shoes for yourself? Don't forget to take a look at our range of adult tennis shoes.