Function
New Balance tennis shoes are made to provide fit, stability, motion control and cushioning to support the quick direction changes and start-and-stop nature of playing tennis.
Cost
As of 2009, New Balance tennis shoes typically retail for between $50 and $150.
Significance
New Balance shoes are fitted not just to the wearer's shoe size but also to his gait characteristics; they can provide the optimal support to overpronators, supinators and those with neutral gait.
Athletics
Athletic features like breathable, lightweight uppers and fast-drying liners, along with non-marking rubber outsoles, make these shoes suitable for wear in non-tennis sports, too.
Sizing
New Balance shoes are offered in sizes from 6 to 16, widths from 2A to 6E and their insoles are available in whole sizes instead of the small, medium and large options available from most retailers. These and other features of their "88 Points of Fit" philosophy are meant to offer a better fit than other shoe retailers.
Article Written By Marie Mulrooney
Marie Mulrooney has written professionally since 2001. Her diverse background includes numerous outdoor pursuits, personal training and linguistics. She studied mathematics and contributes regularly to various online publications. Mulrooney's print publication credits include national magazines, poetry awards and long-lived columns about local outdoor adventures.
