The classic Defier RS has been engineered to stand up to the most intense level of play. With a TecTuff high-abrasion toe wrap, they are ultra comfortable and ideal for players who log a lot of hours on the court. Abrasion-resistant DragGuard on the toe and the heel offer increased durability while the Aosta 7.0 rubber outsole provides traction on any court surfaces. Players yearning for a top traditional tennis shoe will want to give this one a shot.
StabilityStability ComfortComfort DurabilityDurability Min More Most Min More Most Traditional One-Piece All CourtAll Court StabilityStability Stable shoes are built to hold your feet securely while providing ultimate comfort and confident steps. Quick cuts are going to feel more secure, and you will be less likely to tip over or slip on the court. SpeedSpeed Speed shoes feel fast and light. These shoes are built more minimalistic, with lighter materials. They are going to flex more in order to mold and move with your foot more efficiently. ComfortComfort Shoes that offer comfort are built with great cushioning and soft materials for a comfortable feeling from the beginning. DurabilityDurability Shoes that offer great durability are built with tough materials on the upper and the outsole to withstand the needs of aggressive movers and players who wear through their shoes quickly. BreathabilityBreathability Shoes with breathability make sure your feet stay cool, even after long hours on the court. Features like a mesh upper or a perforated outsole provide good ventilation. Great ValueGreat Value Shoes at a great value offer the best ratio between great performance and a low price. Every tennis specific shoe is designed to provide lateral stability, yet there are differences in the degree to which they do so. The level of lateral stability refers to the construction of the shoe. Min Minimum lateral stability shoes are mostly speed shoes, which do not feature specific technologies or materials built into the shoe. More Shoes in this category feature a medium level of lateral stability. They might have some technologies built into the shoe or have a robust upper, which creates lateral stability. Most Shoes with the highest level of lateral stability feature specific materials and technologies built into the shoe to hold your feet securely on those lateral movements and quick cuts. Cushioning on tennis shoes refers to the materials and technologies used to absorb shock and impact forces during play. Cushioning helps to reduce the impact on the feet and joints and can help to prevent injuries and fatigue during long matches or intense training sessions. Min Shoes with a minimum level of cushioning have a thin and/or stiff midsole that offers a low- to-the-ground feeling. Speed shoes are common here. More The shoes in this category feature enough cushioning for a comfortable ride while still offering a lower-to-the-ground feeling. Most These shoes have a thick and/or soft midsole to offer ample cushioning. They are highly protective and offer great shock absorption. Players with back or knee injuries should look for a shoe in this category. Shoes that offer great durability are built with tough materials on the upper and the outsole to withstand the needs of aggressive movers and players who wear through their shoes quickly. One-Piece Upper The upper of these shoes is made of one piece, which means that the shoe does not feature the traditional tongue as a single piece. These shoes fit like a sock. Traditional Shoes with a traditional upper construction feature the tongue as a single piece attached to the upper. All CourtAll Court All court tennis shoes are designed for use on a variety of different court surfaces, such as hard, clay and grass courts. These shoes typically have a durable outsole with a multi-surface tread pattern that provides traction and stability. All court tennis shoes are a good choice for players who play on a variety of different court surfaces and need a shoe that can adapt to different conditions. ClayClay Clay court shoes are designed specifically for use on clay courts. They typically have a herringbone pattern on the outsole, which provides extra traction and grip on the soft, slippery surface of the court. This can help players move more easily and confidently on the court, and can also help to prevent injuries caused by slipping or losing balance. CarpetCarpet Carpet shoes are characterized by a non-marking and smooth outsole without any pattern for traction and durability. These shoes can only be played on smooth surfaces, without any granules on the court. If you are looking for a shoe to play indoors with granules, we would suggest an all court or clay court outsole. OmniOmni Omni Court court shoes are made to play on artificial grass. The outsole features "nubs" for a better grip. Unlike all court/hard court shoes, these cannot be used on any other surfaces, except on grass courts. GrassGrass Grass Court shoes feature "nubs" on the outsole, which are reminiscent of a cleat-like-shoe for a better grip. Unlike all court/hard court shoes, these cannot be used on any other surfaces, except on omni/artificial grass courts. PadelPadel Padel specific shoes are engineered to move nimbly in all directions with a lot of flexibility, without sacrificing stability and support. StabilityStability Stable shoes are built to hold your feet securely while providing ultimate comfort and confident steps. Quick cuts are going to feel more secure, and you will be less likely to tip over or slip on the court. SpeedSpeed Speed shoes feel fast and light. These shoes are built more minimalistic, with lighter materials. They are going to flex more in order to mold and move with your foot more efficiently. ComfortComfort Shoes that offer comfort are built with great cushioning and soft materials for a comfortable feeling from the beginning. DurabilityDurability Shoes that offer great durability are built with tough materials on the upper and the outsole to withstand the needs of aggressive movers and players who wear through their shoes quickly. BreathabilityBreathability Shoes with great breathability make sure your feet stay cool, even after long hours on the court. Features like a mesh upper or a perforated outsole provide good ventilation. Great ValueGreat Value Shoes at a great value offer the best ratio between great performance and a low price. Every tennis specific shoe is designed to provide lateral stability, yet there are differences in the degree to which they do so. The level of lateral stability refers to the construction of the shoe. Min Minimum lateral stability shoes are mostly speed shoes, which do not feature specific technologies or materials built into the shoe. More Shoes in this category feature a medium level of lateral stability. They might have some technologies built into the shoe or have a robust upper, which creates lateral stability. Most Shoes with the highest level of lateral stability feature specific materials and technologies built into the shoe to hold your feet securely on those lateral movements and quick cuts. Cushioning on tennis shoes refers to the materials and technologies used to absorb shock and impact forces during play. Cushioning helps to reduce the impact on the feet and joints and can help to prevent injuries and fatigue during long matches or intense training sessions. Min Shoes with a minimum level of cushioning have a thin and/or stiff midsole that offers a low- to-the-ground feeling. Speed shoes are common here. More The shoes in this category feature enough cushioning for a comfortable ride while still offering a lower-to-the-ground feeling. Most These shoes have a thick and/or soft midsole to offer ample cushioning. They are highly protective and offer great shock absorption. Players with back or knee injuries should look for a shoe in this category. Shoes that offer great durability are built with tough materials on the upper and the outsole to withstand the needs of aggressive movers and players who wear through their shoes quickly. One-Piece Upper The upper of these shoes is made of one piece, which means that the shoe does not feature the traditional tongue as a single piece. These shoes fit like a sock. Traditional Shoes with a traditional upper construction feature the tongue as a single piece attached to the upper. All CourtAll Court All court tennis shoes are designed for use on a variety of different court surfaces, such as hard, clay and grass courts. These shoes typically have a durable outsole with a multi-surface tread pattern that provides traction and stability. All court tennis shoes are a good choice for players who play on a variety of different court surfaces and need a shoe that can adapt to different conditions. ClayClay Clay court shoes are designed specifically for use on clay courts. They typically have a herringbone pattern on the outsole, which provides extra traction and grip on the soft, slippery surface of the court. This can help players move more easily and confidently on the court, and can also help to prevent injuries caused by slipping or losing balance. CarpetCarpet Carpet shoes are characterized by a non-marking and smooth outsole without any pattern for traction and durability. These shoes can only be played on smooth surfaces, without any granules on the court. If you are looking for a shoe to play indoors with granules, we would suggest an all court or clay court outsole. PadelPadel Padel specific shoes are engineered to move nimbly in all directions with a lot of flexibility, without sacrificing stability and support. OmniOmni Omni Court court shoes are made to play on artificial grass. The outsole features "nubs" for a better grip. Unlike all court/hard court shoes, these cannot be used on any other surfaces, except on grass courts. GrassGrass Grass Court shoes feature "nubs" on the outsole, which are reminiscent of a cleat-like-shoe for a better grip. Unlike all court/hard court shoes, these cannot be used on any other surfaces, except on omni/artificial grass courts.Characteristics
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