Pure Tennis Blog

By: Tracy Rolling The Ultimate Footwear for Seasoned Players When it comes to finding the best tennis shoes, for seasoned players, few brands command as much respect as the Adidas Barricade. With tremendous longevity in sportswear, Adidas introduced the Barricades for men in 2000. ATP Pro Marat Safin wore them at the 2000 US Open where he claimed his first major title, defeating Pete Sampras in the men’s singles final, 6–4, 6–3, 6–3. The Adidas Barricades women’s tennis shoe was later introduc …

By: Tracy Rolling The Eiffel Tower might be the most iconic landmark in the world, but Babolat is one of the most recognized brands on the tennis court. From the company's humble beginnings in Lyon, France, Babolat has been a pioneer of the game. Credited for making the first set of natural gut strings, Babolat soared in the late 1970’s and early 80’s with its endorsement of Swedish tennis player, Björn Borg. With the Babolat brand in his hands, Borg experienced more than 100 victories, includ …

By: Tracy Rolling Updated for 2025 The right tennis shoes can make you feel unstoppable, especially when it comes to wearing wide tennis shoes. Imagine the level of focus you have when you’re comfortable on the court. Now picture being confident in your footwear because you’re steady on your feet. The right pair of tennis shoes will give you the ability to chase down a ball and put it away. Not to mention, preserve your feet. Tennis shoes are an essential part of the game. But there’s so much …