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Good tennis shoes do several things apart from covering your feet, and tennis is a sport, that is very hard on shoes, and feet, so you need to find a shoe that will last, and one that is not too heavy, bearing in mind some factors.

Tennis shoes must be able to support your feet with all the stops and starts you have to make, and it must give you good support at the sides of your feet. Each surface has differing requirements, and all of us have different types of feet, all of which places different demands on your tennis shoes.

The first consideration is what type of feet you have, because that will determine how much cushioning you will need, and what and where you will need lateral support.

There are three basic foot types:

1.SUPINATED here your wear is on the outside of the shoes
2.PRONATED here your wear is on the inside around the ball of the foot, and this type of foot suffers the most with injuries from overuse.
3.IDEAL here the wear is even.

Either get a fellow player to walk behind you to determine whether you are walking with your foot tilting inwards, or outwards, or not at all. Better still find yourself a well-qualified sports shoe person. You could also test yourself by wetting your feet and standing on a square of cardboard.

1.If there is a large are where the arch of your feet didnt touch you are SUPINATED
2.If the whole of your foot is marked, looking like a rectangle with slight curves then you are OVERPRONATED
3.If your feet leaves an imprint that is a balance between the others then your foot is IDEAL

Confirm this self-diagnosis with a third party watching you walk, and the wear test on your current shoes.

THE FIT OF THE TENNIS SHOE is vital, and points to pay particular attention to are as follows.

1.You need about half an inch of space between your longest toe and the end of the tennis shoe.
2.The foot should be a comfortable fit without any stretching
3.The heel should not slip, although some movement is wanted.

Just remember your feet are different sizes, so pick your size according to the larger foot, and use an insole to balance up your smaller foot. The most important thing in a tennis shoe is LATERAL SUPPORT because much of your running on a court is side to side, and there are dangers of turning your ankle. Good lateral support is necessary if you are heavy and if you are pronated.

Your tennis shoes will need a degree of CUSHIONING and SHOCK ABSORPTION. This is especially true if you are a baseliner, and you play most of your tennis on hard courts. Pronated feet jar most easily.

The two most common cushioning you read about are EVA, which is lightweight, but not very durable, or stable, and PU[polyurethane] which is denser, better stability, but it is a lot heavier.

FLEXIBILITY is important, and tennis shoes must bend easily at the ball of the foot, however too much flexibility makes for a shoe that wont be comfortable.

At the end of the day, comfort is important, and tennis shoes are no different to anything else, you tend to get what you pay for, and I know very few things of quality that are cheap!!

Ian Smith is a former international sportsman who contributes articles to websites featuring sporting footwear. He recommends Adidas, and suggests you check out http://www.adidas-shoes-guide.info

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For skiers, a getaway made to the slopes entails more than just ski passes and equipment rental; for destination skiing, it means the arrangement of accommodations, meals, and travel all of which can add up to be an expensive prospect. Hotel accommodations alone can cost you seventy-five percent of your total vacation price; and when you add meals on top of that, a ski vacation sometimes becomes cost-prohibitive. But, if you consider a ski vacation rental, you may find that you are able to save an enormous amount of money putting your ski getaway back into reach.

A ski vacation rental can be a great way to spend a getaway. Depending on the location you choose, you can have close proximity to the ski slopes at all times. Further, the ability to share the ski vacation rental with a number of other people significantly reduces the price. If you have family and friends that you typically travel with on a ski vacation, you may want to think about going in together on a rental. In the end, you may find that youve each spent hundreds of dollars less than you would have on hotel accommodations.

Additionally, a ski vacation rental also allows visitors to save money on meals. No longer are you required to eat out. The ability to prepare your own food in your kitchen can literally save you hundreds of dollars.

Of course, another benefit of a ski vacation rental especially if you are sharing it with friends and extended family is that your vacation takes on a party quality. Instead of everyone separating into their own hotel rooms after a day of skiing, you can all gather together for a shared meal, games, and conversation. It can be a great way to enjoy the slopes and each other.

To find a ski vacation rental you can go through a rental agency in the destination of your choice. Rental agencies work as a liaison between property owners and prospective renters; they will broker the deal and take care of all necessary paperwork. Just be sure that you deal with a reputable company who knows the area and the property.

You can also find a ski vacation rental online at a host of websites. Often, a ski destination will host its own website geared towards tourism. On this site, they will often offer a link to rental properties in the area.

Book your ski vacation rental early and you will be sure to have much to look forward to during your next getaway to the slopes!

For easy to understand, in depth information about ski vacation rental visit our ezGuide 2 Ski Vacations

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