7 Best ASICS Tennis Shoes in 2025

Solution Speed FF, Gel Resolution, or Court FF?

The most advanced and technology-packed offerings from ASICS, these three shoe series have earned the favor of many tennis players over the years. The Court FF, in particular, is the signature shoe of Novak Djokovic himself.

But how do you know which one is right for you? Here is a brief overview:

All three shoes are offered in All-Court (AC) and Clay Court (CC) versions, and sometimes also in the Padel variant.

AC shoes employ thick and sturdy treads for hard courts, Clay shoes feature a classic herringbone pattern to shed dirt and allow sliding on clay, and Padel shoes have a large criss-cross flex groove in the forefoot to accommodate swift rotational moves of padel.

Cushioning in ASICS tennis shoes

With its very own ASICS Institute of Sport Science, the brand innovates and pushes its products ahead of the competition, especially when it comes to cushioning technologies.

But here at RunRepeat, we get to test exactly how cushioned each ASICS shoe is by measuring its shock absorption and energy return.

Shock absorption

Considering the high-impact nature of tennis, your feet, muscles, and joints require a good deal of shock attenuation underfoot. But at the same time, you can't have too much cushioning either, as that would compromise your connection with the court and potentially increase the risk of injury.

Having tested dozens of tennis shoes with the acclaimed ASTM F1976 method, we found that most ASICS shoes meet the sweet spot of shock absorption both in the heel and forefoot.

Choose ASICS shoes with higher SA readings if:

• you need extra joint protection
• you have plantar fasciitis
• you are a heavier player
• you engage in long matches

Choose ASICS shoes with lower SA readings if:

• you prefer a more grounded experience
• you want a super light and agile shoe

Energy return

We also measured the percentage of energy that each ASICS tennis shoe returns after being compressed. In other words, how bouncy of static the shoe feels on the court.

The springiest and most responsive ASICS shoes showed the highest % in this test:

Choose ASICS shoes with a higher ER if you enjoy explosiveness, propulsion, and rapid recovery. Conversely, ASICS shoes with a lower ER will give you a more grounded, stable, and predictable ride.

Stability and support in ASICS tennis shoes

ASICS shoes have repeatedly shown high stability scores in our tests.

In addition to offering a dedicated stability shoe line (the Gel Resolution), the brand also includes stabilizing technologies in many other shoes to keep the foot secure during aggressive lateral movements.

We perform several tests to check every parameter that contributes to the shoe's side-to-side stability and support, including:

Torsional rigidity (how hard it is to twist the shoe on a 1-5 scale).

Heel counter stiffness (how stiff the back of the shoe's upper is on a 1-5 scale).

Midsole width (the widest parts of the shoe's forefoot and heel).

Putting these measurements together, we can determine which ASICS tennis shoes offer the best lateral stability and, consequently, ankle support.

These shoes are particularly beneficial for players with flat feet and overpronation, as well as past ankle injuries.

How durable are tennis shoes from ASICS?

We are happy to report that both expensive and affordable ASICS tennis shoes usually pass our demanding durability tests with flying colors. So if you hope to invest in a lasting pair of court shoes, this is one of the brands you can trust.

To test each ASICS shoe's wear resistance, we apply a Dremel with a sandpaper tip to several high-wear areas of the shoe:

• Top of the toebox (rated on a 1-5 scale, the higher the better)
• Inner lining of the heel collar (rated on a 1-5 scale, the higher the better)
• Outsole rubber in the heel (dent is measured with a tread gauge, the shallower the better)

More advanced ASICS shoes feature significantly better toebox reinforcement, protecting their upper material from aggressive slides and slashes against abrasive courts. This is clearly reflected in our toebox durability results.

The shoe's inner lining is often overlooked, but once it develops a hole, it can become pretty bothersome in the ankle area.

But when it comes to outsole durability, ASICS' proprietary AHAR (ASICS High Abrasion Rubber) or AHARPLUS compound is unbeatable! Used in most of the brand's tennis shoes, it is either full-length or added in the most high-wear areas of the outsole.

Insane traction of ASICS tennis shoes

Already familiar with the mighty grip of ASICS running shoes, we were excited to put the brand's tennis shoes to the test.

And they delivered!

Taking each shoe through our traction testing machine, we recorded the coefficient of friction their outsoles generated against a slab of dry concrete. We specifically tested each shoe's forefoot traction, as that's where most of the force goes when you make a sudden stop or change of direction in tennis.

The higher the friction score, the better the grip. And nearly all ASICS tennis shoes showed above-average scores!

Getting the right size and fit in ASICS tennis shoes

If you are about to purchase your very first ASICS shoe and are completely lost about sizing, start by measuring your current foot length as precisely as possible. After that, you will be able to check which ASICS shoe fits you best according to the brand's size chart.

But here is the kicker - not all ASICS tennis shoes fit the same, even in the same size!

That's why we came up with a custom method of measuring each shoe's internal space with the help of gel. Once the mold gets solid in the freezer, we take it out of the shoe and measure the following parameters:

• The widest part of the shoe (ball of foot area)
• Toebox width in the big toe area
• Toebox height

These numbers tell us which ASICS shoes fit as expected for a men's US size 9 (D medium width) and which are slimmer or roomier than that.

Good news: ASICS tennis shoes tend to be consistent with the fit, according to our numerous measurements. Here is an overview:

The Novak Djokovic factor

Aside from big names like American Jennifer Brady and Frenchman Gaël Monfils, perhaps the world's greatest tennis player, Novak Djokovic, is an ASICS athlete.

Considered one of the best tennis players of the modern era, and perhaps also of modern times, the fact that Novak Djokovic wears ASICS shoes on the court has been a huge bonus for the tennis arm of the company.

But it’s not just the brand that has benefited from this sponsorship deal; club players who choose to wear Asics as their preferred tennis shoe now have a sense of validation. Previously, Asics was primarily known only for running and athletics, but now it’s highly regarded within tennis circles too.

Let’s not pretend for a moment that Djokovic isn’t paid to wear Asics. Of course, he is and has been since the 2018 Australian Open (prior to which he was endorsing Adidas shoes). But as one of the best sportsmen in the world, he wouldn’t choose to wear and endorse a brand that he thought didn’t help him.

Novak Djokovic generally wears a version of the Asics Court FF 3 shoes on most court surfaces; on the clay court, he wears Asics Clay Court FF 2 shoes and is also seen wearing the Asics Gel-Resolution Novak which is his signature tennis shoe.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name 'ASICS' mean?

The company's name is based on an acronym of the Latin expression, which Asics considers their founding philosophy - ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ (translation: ‘a sound mind in a sound body’).

Interestingly, Asics actually originally started under the name ‘Onitsuka’ (after the founder, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka) in 1949 before a series of business restructures found them with their new ‘Asics’ name twenty-eight years later, in 1977.

Can I wear ASICS running shoes when I play tennis?

Yes, as long as they are firm, stable, and close to the ground.

These running shoes are decent for people who are only testing the waters or enjoy an occasional game. However, you will benefit from tennis-specific shoes the more you play, which becomes a wise investment the more court time you get.

ASICS offers many affordable options which become dirt cheap during sales.