• Tennis shoes are designed to support the player.Thomas Barwick/Digital Vision/Getty Images
  
  Tennis shoes differ from other types of sports shoes because they need a lot more all-around support. While running shoes may only need to be reinforced in the front and back, tennis shoes must support the players constant forward, backward and side-to-side motion. Tennis players also tend to drag the back and front of their feet while chasing the ball, creating a need for extra damage protection near the heel and toe.
  
  

Adidas Barricade Adilibria

• The Adidas Barricade has supports in the midfoot to allow quick movements all around, rather than cushioning on the toe and heel, which may take extra time to push through while running. The shoe height provides proper ankle support, and the shoe liner is ventilated to wick away sweat and keep feet dry. The Barricade comes with adiWEAR on the outside to provide long-term durability. Shoes are made from synthetic leather for a lightweight style.
  
  

Nike Lunarlon Speed 2

• The Nike Lunarlon is the second generation Lunarlon and LunaLite. The Lunarlon 2 was created with extra bounce in the cushion for enhanced performance. The Flywire-style shoe shape conforms to the foot for extra protection against wobbling, and the herringbone pattern on the sole provides all-around traction. The Lunarlon includes a DragOn X near the toe for increased durability against drag.
  
  

New Balance MC900

• The MC900 includes the midfoot support while also using a stability web to decrease the weight of the shoe. The MC900 differs from the Lunarlon and the Barricade by providing three separate shock absorbers: the ABZORB near the top of the heel and forefoot and the N-ergy in the base of the heel. The MC uses open-cell foam cushioning to conform to the foot and disperse pressure; this will help avoid pressure points and blisters from overexertion in certain areas.