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May 2013

Footwear: Polish Up Your Shoe Sales

Provide customers with the models, prices, and especially service, and they’ll beat a path to your door. (Click here to read more...)

February 2013

Outlook 2013: Step Lively

Tennis companies are making shoes increasingly innovative in both style and technology. (Click here to read more...)

September 2012

Equipment: New Racquets and Shoes for Fall

The US Open fortnight is a time of reflection and hope for tennis manufacturers and retailers. Much of the reflection focuses on dollars and how to get more of them in the coming year. The hope is driven by... (Click here to read more...)

April 2012

Footwear: Kicking It Up

Shoes are the ‘journeymen’ of tennis equipment. But sooner or later, every player will need a new pair. (Click here to read more...)

February 2012

Outlook 2012: Footwear — Holding the Line

Although shoe releases seem to have declined this year, the latest models incorporate tech advances and address needs to help players’ games. (Click here to read more...)

August 2011

Relief for the Feet

Stocking the right socks can give your customers a leg up in their game. (Click here to read more...)

June 2011

How to Help Your Players Find the Right Fit

By Ken DeHart, PTR & USPTA Master Professional For tennis players, shoes are critical pieces of equipment that can affect performance on the court. Your players’ shoes need to be comfortable, yet they need to provide support that allows... (Click here to read more...)

February 2011

Performance Footwear is King

In tennis shoes, consumers want it all — fit, durability, lightweight, great looks. But in the end, it’s all about how they work on court. (Click here to read more...)

April 2010

What the Top Pros are Using

What are the top 20 men and women pros using on court? We contacted manufacturers and scoured various websites (including manufacturer and player sites) to give you the racquets, shoes and clothes the top players are using. (Rankings are... (Click here to read more...)

February 2010

Outlook 2010: Footwear

Despite the tough economy, manufacturers are fired up about their shoe offerings. (Click here to read more...)

June 2009

A Cool Ride!

In tennis shoes, players are looking for ventilation and breathability to keep their feet cool and dry. (Click here to read more...)

February 2009

Outlook 2009: Manufacturers Gear Up

Despite worries about the economy, the makers of racquets, shoes, apparel and strings are optimistic that their products will strike the right chord with consumers. (Click here to read more...)

February 2008

Foot notes

From fine-tuning successful lines to adding new models, footwear manufacturers are providing players with plenty of options. (Click here to read more...)

September 2007

Foot Soldiers

What can a hundred bucks get nowadays? For your customers, it can get a lot of great technology for their feet. (Click here to read more...)

June 2007

Babolat Debuts New Team All Court Shoes

In tennis, 80 percent of the movement on court is lateral and diagonal, says Babolat. That's why the company says it designed two new shoes specifically to aid in lateral movement. The Team All Court 3 and Team All... (Click here to read more...)

February 2007

Outlook 2007 -- Getting Serious

Footwear manufacturers are designing tennis shoes to meet the needs of hard-core players. (Click here to read more...)

September 2006

Special Effects

As tennis shoes become more specialized, retailers need to understand their key features. (Click here to read more...)

July 2006

On the Road

When it comes to shoe outsole design, here's what your customers need to know. (Click here to read more...)

April 2006

Lacing Systems that Enhance Fit

When it comes to tennis shoes, your players need to have a perfect fit. Wearing shoes that fit correctly will not only help your customers play their best tennis, but also, it can keep players from getting injured. Many... (Click here to read more...)

February 2006

Get your kicks

In tennis footwear, companies are cutting the weight while upping the quality. (Click here to read more...)

September 2005

Foot Soldiers

From big-name endorsements to grassroots player appeal, tennis shoe manufacturers have the kicks for your customers. (Click here to read more...)

August 2005

Orthotics Can Help Keep Your Players Playing

Tennis teaching pros and facility managers have a common goal — to get as many people as possible to play tennis. It's simple: The more they play, the more they pay — for racquets, shoes, apparel, court time, etc.... (Click here to read more...)

June 2005

Fit Your Players to the Right Shoes

Tennis shoes are just as much a part of a player's "equipment" as is his or her tennis racquet. If a player's shoes don't fit properly, it doesn't matter how wonderful his racquet is or how clean his strokes... (Click here to read more...)

Proper protection for your feet

The more time your customers and members spend pounding the ball on the court, the more their feet take a pounding, too. Adequate protection for your players' feet is a must, which means socks become a vital component in... (Click here to read more...)

February 2005

Outlook 2005: Footwear

Manufacturers are turning to lightweight yet strong materials for tennis shoes that add support, not extra weight. (Click here to read more...)

January 2005

Anatomy of a Shoe

Shoes are an essential piece of equipment for your players. Here's what you and your staff need to know to best service your customers. Achilles Notch A cut out area at the top center of the heel counter that... (Click here to read more...)

October 2004

A Model Year

Tennis shoe makers want your customers to walk away with the best fit. (Click here to read more...)

April 2004

Watching Your Steps

These retailing tips can help you find your way through the footwear minefield. (Click here to read more...)

February 2004

No Compromises!

Tennis shoe manufacturers are finding ways to give players all the benefits, with no trade-offs. (Click here to read more...)