Can you play tennis in trail runner shoes?

I have Receptor from Ecco. Seems like there's enough ankle support. Does it matter what type of outsole they have? I'm not an expert in choosing the right shoes for tennis so it would be nice if you guys could help me out.

Can you play tennis in trail runner shoes?
I would not recommend running or trail running shoes for tennis. Running shoes are designed for heel to toe motion and the materials of the sole are softer and so increase risk of injury. Tennis shoes have harder soles and even micro-slid on hard surfaces to keep the shoes from catching and causing an injury. Tennis involves pivots off the balls of the feet with much lateral movement and quick side steps. Running shoes including the Ecco lack both the lateral support and larger toe box needed for the quick stopping.


Don't listen to anyone that says recreational players don't need real tennis shoes because a casual player is actually much more likely to be injured (black toe, ankle, achilles, etc. than an experienced player. If you don't have tennis shoes, use a cross training shoe or a shoe built for basketball. Running shoes and sandels should be your last option...
Reply:You can play tennis in trail runner shoes, though they might not give the best results as actual tennis shoes. For runner shoes, the toe is curved a bit upward for when you run you can lean forward and the bottoms of the shoes are designed for traction on different surfaces. Tennis shoes are more flat on the bottom and on most tennis shoes there is a "pivot point" which helps you pivot for shots.
Reply:No we answered a question about Ecco shoes and tennis 2 days ago... You will leave marks on the court and these shoes do not give you enough lateral support for tennis so you might sprain an ankle.
Reply:Seeming like there is enough support doesn't mean there is. You should have something like nike shoes at least. Personally, I would recommend prince t9s (my shoe) or t10s, they give you great ankle support and are stylish on top of that. They are $40-$55 dollars.
Reply:as long as the shoes dont mark the court. personally, i dont think it matters what shoes u wear, it depends on your level. if youre playing recreational tennis, go ahead and wear those shoes. if youre playing competitional tennis, u better be wearing "tennis shoes." u can get hurt easily, i learned this the hard way. when u play recreational tennis, youre just out there having fun, so i dont see a point in buying tennis shoes just for that. a serious player shouldnt being wearing running shoes for tennis tho.



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