Ever since their first entry into tennis footwear back in 1973, Nike have set the trends that define the shoes we see on-court to this day.
Bringing colour and attitude to a sport famed for its formal dress codes, the Swoosh shook up the establishment in the 70s with some inspired designs and endorsements, signing up first Ilie Nastase in ’73, and then, in 1978, John McEnroe.
Confident and uncompromising, McEnroe was the perfect partner for Nike as they grew their influence in the game, particularly thanks to his personal championing of the classic Air Trainer 1 in the 80s – a shoe that likely wouldn’t have seen the light of day had he not insisted its prototype be developed into a full design.
After McEnroe came Agassi, Courier, and Sampras. All three had some superb shoes that pushed the boundaries for technology as much as looks, with Agassi’s Air Tech Challenge and Sampras’s Air Oscillate featuring industry-leading engineering, just as Federer and Nadal’s shoes have in more recent times.
Rafa’s signature shoe, the Zoom Vapor Cage, remains available today with its winning combination of performance and durability, while Naomi Osaka’s Zoom GP Turbo follows in the footsteps of Serena’s Flare in leading the way for women’s footwear. Elsewhere, check out the NXT range for the latest tech-focused designs, or if you prefer something simple, lightweight, and comfy, the Lite collection has you covered.
Nike Womens Court Zoom Pro Clay
Maximise your serve wearing Nike Women’s Court Zoom Pro Clay tennis shoes in Doll/White/Amethyst Wave, featuring Zoom Air cushioning at the forefoot to propel you higher when pushing off.
Designed to help you win more points on serve, the Nike Court Zoom Pro launches you into the air so you can strike the ball at a higher position.
Its clever design combines a propulsion plate and a Zoom Air unit, with the plate compressing the air during your push-off to produce maximum rebound energy as you spring back up.
Hitting the ball at higher point gives you a larger window of trajectories to find the service box – essentially, it gives you more options and more consistency. Who wouldn’t want that?
The shoe’s breathable upper features a low-profile, padded collar and tongue for no-fuss comfort, while the data-driven generative outsole offers grip and durability without weighing you down.
Designed to help you win more points on serve, the Nike Court Zoom Pro launches you into the air so you can strike the ball at a higher position.
Its clever design combines a propulsion plate and a Zoom Air unit, with the plate compressing the air during your push-off to produce maximum rebound energy as you spring back up.
Hitting the ball at higher point gives you a larger window of trajectories to find the service box – essentially, it gives you more options and more consistency. Who wouldn’t want that?
The shoe’s breathable upper features a low-profile, padded collar and tongue for no-fuss comfort, while the data-driven generative outsole offers grip and durability without weighing you down.
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Clay Court
The specially designed grip patterns on clay court shoes allow you to slide without losing control, releasing clay from their grooves to maintain traction throughout the movement.
Features
• Flexible, breathable upper
• Padded collar
• Moulded rubber on toe for durability in high-wear area
• Propulsion plate and forefoot Zoom Air unit combine for extra spring when serving
• Data-driven outsole provides grip while minimising weight
• Pull tabs on heel for easy on and off
• Clay court tennis shoes
• Padded collar
• Moulded rubber on toe for durability in high-wear area
• Propulsion plate and forefoot Zoom Air unit combine for extra spring when serving
• Data-driven outsole provides grip while minimising weight
• Pull tabs on heel for easy on and off
• Clay court tennis shoes
Additional Information
- Quick Ref: 260261
- Man. Ref: DH2604-555
