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Best Nike Tennis Shoes for Women

Updated October 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Nike
CourtLite
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Bottom Line

Classic white tennis shoe.

Pros

Designed for hard courts, the outsole has excellent traction. We love how there is plenty of toe room plus arch support. Made in leather and mesh for durability.

Cons

Shoes have a bulky look.

Best Bang for the Buck
Nike
Air Vapor Advantage
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Bottom Line

A sturdy shoe that holds up well with everyday wear.

Pros

Leather uppers with breathable fabric inner. Herringbone traction pattern. Rounded sides of the sole and the Zoom Air unit in the heel are designed to allow quick directional changes.

Cons

The heel of the shoe, although padded, causes some friction.

Nike
Air Zoom Resistance
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Bottom Line

Popular shoe that has many followers, particularly among clay court players.

Pros

Wider fit makes them comfortable even over inserts. These get top marks for providing good traction.

Cons

Mesh part of the upper tends to get grimy.

Nike
Air Zoom Ultra React
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Bottom Line

Ultra light, good-looking shoe that comes in flashy colors.

Pros

Full length bootie design offers a good fit. Sandwich mesh is breathable and provides good support.

Cons

Toe area is roomy but tends to be stiff.

Nike
Air Zoom Vapor X
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Bottom Line

New shoe in the Vapor range, endorsed by, and created with, Roger Federer.

Pros

Updated Dynamic Fit system provides speed and agility. Lightweight mesh and a full-length foot frame. Fun colors.

Cons

Narrower and stiffer than the previous Vapor models, with a definite break-in period.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 22 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 65 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Eliza
      Eliza
      Production Manager
    • Linsay
      Linsay
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Nike

    CourtLite

    Nike

    CourtLite

    Classic white tennis shoe.

    $0
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    Nike

    Air Vapor Advantage

    Nike

    Air Vapor Advantage

    A sturdy shoe that holds up well with everyday wear.
    $99
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    Nike

    Air Zoom Resistance

    Nike

    Air Zoom Resistance

    Popular shoe that has many followers, particularly among clay court players.
    $68
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    Nike

    Air Zoom Ultra React

    Nike

    Air Zoom Ultra React

    Ultra light, good-looking shoe that comes in flashy colors.

    $79
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    Nike

    Air Zoom Vapor X

    Nike

    Air Zoom Vapor X

    New shoe in the Vapor range, endorsed by, and created with, Roger Federer.
    $139

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