Clay Court vs. Hard Court vs. Grass Court Tennis Shoes

The main differences between tennis shoes designed for different surfaces is that the outsoles feature different tread patterns, optimizing traction on a specific surface. Clay court tennis shoes feature a herringbone tread pattern, while grass court soles have small pimples and hard court shoes have thicker rubber reinforcement in high wear zones. These different outsoles can allow for a much appreciated traction enhancement when moving around the court.

Left to Right: Clay court, hard court, grass court