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For many, the term <\/span>court shoes<\/span><\/i> conjures up images of tennis serves, volleyball digs, and pickleball returns. While you will find court shoes in these and similar sporty settings, they\u2019re not only your perfect partner for a quick rally, but likewise pair beautifully with a variety of everyday outfits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From dresses to business casual blazers, rompers, tracksuits, and more, court shoes match almost any aesthetic and keep your feet comfortable while doing so. But, what are court shoes, really, and what role can they play in your wardrobe?<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s volley through the complexities of court shoes to determine how they took their modern form, their different variations, and when to wear them. Then, we\u2019ll discuss how to select the perfect pair of <\/span>women\u2019s casual sneakers<\/span><\/a><\/span> for everyday use that will not only offer supreme support, but complete any fashionable look you can dream up.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first pieces of footwear called <\/span>court shoes<\/span><\/i> looked nothing like how we imagine them today. In fact, the type of court they were referring to isn\u2019t even the same kind referenced by modern models. While contemporary court shoes are designed for a tennis court and other fast-paced sports in mind, in the late 18th century they were named for legal and royal courts, rather than places of recreation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thus, instead of being an athletic shoe, they were generally:<\/span><\/p>\n Despite this early use of the term not being sports-related, tennis had already been a popular game in France and beyond for hundreds of years. It wasn\u2019t until 1874, however, that the first official rule set for Lawn Tennis (the standardized game we play today) was created. This was a pivotal moment in court shoe history and, even though footwear was still mostly flat, leather, and not optimized for sports purposes, that would all soon change.<\/span><\/p>\n Court shoes really came to life with the invention of vulcanized rubber. The first rubber-soled shoe was created by the Liverpool Rubber Company in the early 19th century\u2014but these were still a far cry from the court shoes we wear today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Soon, however, multiple brands started hopping on the rubber athletic shoe train and produced soles out of the new material. It wasn\u2019t until 1931, however, that the first piece of footwear marketed as a tennis court shoe hit the store shelves. Ever since then, designers have been building and improving on the style to optimize comfort and performance on and off the tennis court.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While court shoes can be worn for a variety of occasions, they\u2019re purposely designed for optimal performance during, as their name suggests, court-based sports. More specifically, these tennis shoes are built to help up your game during:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All of these sports require rapid bursts of running, stop and start motions, and quick turns and pivots to play properly. This fast-paced, lateral movement can cause your feet to slip around inside of your footwear\u2014potentially resulting in ankle sprains, ligament tears, or pulled muscles. Luckily, court shoes are created specifically to prevent these kinds of injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To ensure your feet stay securely fastened in place, court shoes are designed with a variety of safeguards. Style varies between brands and models but, in general, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s a court shoe if it has:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n As you can tell, much of the material used to produce court shoes is thicker and denser than other varieties of athletic footwear. The extra material does tend to make them a slightly heavier shoe compared to other types of sports footwear\u2014which, for many, can be more comfortable than less robust, lighter styles.<\/span><\/p>\n That doesn\u2019t necessarily mean every court shoe is particularly heavy or, for that matter, that they even have all the features listed above. In fact, court shoes have been evolving in recent times and now come in a variety of styles that you wouldn\u2019t necessarily strap into for a game of tennis.<\/span><\/p>\n Many modern court shoe models are shifting away from formal and athletic designs to create more casual footwear for everyday use. These designs still retain the comfort, security, and support of athletic shoes but boast the fashion-forward style of slick, trendy streetwear. Two leading models that embody this style of court shoe perfectly are:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n If you\u2019re going to get one pair of court shoes for everyday wear, make them The Kimmie or The Lucas. With durable soles, uppers, and stitching, they\u2019ll be your enduring partner on and off the court while keeping your feet feeling as fresh as their crisp style helps you look.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re a frequent pickleballer, tennis fanatic, or squash sensation\u2014or you just want to be fashionable while feeling comfortable\u2014Vionic has the perfect court shoes for you.<\/span><\/p>\n Every pair of Vionics is designed with our exclusive <\/span>Vio Motion technology<\/span><\/a><\/span>. These fabulous footbeds cradle your arches to provide optimal support and careful cushioning with every footfall. They\u2019re also highly flexible while still offering supreme stability for your ankles. The result? A shoe you could wear all day without the fear of foot and ankle pain.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you’re a tennis player or not, the right tennis shoe will provide you with the right cushioning and arch support for all your favorite activities. Shop <\/span>Vionic<\/span><\/a><\/span> to find your partner for playing sports, spectating, or simply living your everyday life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sources:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The Metropolitan Museum of Art. <\/span>Court shoes. <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Satra. <\/span>The development of the tennis shoe. <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.satra.com\/<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC. <\/span>Design in Running, Court, and Fitness Shoes. <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/monpod.com\/<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How Did the Court Shoe Come to Be?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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