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K-Swiss Trainers

Hi there. Can't find any specific threads about Sports/Tennis trainers (such as K-Swiss) so thought I'd post.

I play tennis a lot and trainers get worn easily so need some good quality K-Swiss Court trainers.

Usually costs between £50 and £70 on the high street which is just way too much. Last time I got a pair of Nike for a bout £30 but they've worn out in a few months.

Can anyone recommend how to get the good quality ones a lot cheaper?

I *think* I'm a size 10 but some trainers are way too tight, so need to be tried on. I was thinking of finding the right pair in a high street, then buying the same pair on the net knowing they fit? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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  • avfc4life
    avfc4life Posts: 1,201 Forumite
    To be honest K swiss are more fashion trainers now (the ones on the high street anyway) and get worn easily. I had my pair just for wearing for going out with mates and they got worn out within 3 months so i think they would get worn out way quicker considering you want to play tennis in them. The support on them is not very good and i dont think they would help whilst playing tennis as the sides on the trainers r too flimsly and could cause you to go over on the side of your foot and sprain your ankle. Id suggest you get a decent pair of sports trainers (nike, addidas) something like that as they offer alot more support and will help you alot more and also are cheaper.
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  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    Oops sorry for not going into much more detail :)

    I know K-Swiss do "trendy" trainers now but they also have specialised Tennis and Court shoes. They're known for been the best suppliers of Tennis/Court trainers.

    So forget about the trendy ones ya see in Schue and places :P But ones in sports shops that are proper court shoes etc....

    I wouldnt mind even using Nike/Addidas but once again the good quality ones seem very expensive...

    Thanks
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate
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  • avfc4life
    avfc4life Posts: 1,201 Forumite
    Oops sorry for not going into much more detail :)

    I know K-Swiss do "trendy" trainers now but they also have specialised Tennis and Court shoes. They're known for been the best suppliers of Tennis/Court trainers.

    So forget about the trendy ones ya see in Schue and places :P But ones in sports shops that are proper court shoes etc....

    I wouldnt mind even using Nike/Addidas but once again the good quality ones seem very expensive...

    Thanks

    Ok sorry i cant help more. Just didnt want you to spend £50+ on a pair of trendy k swiss as they all say they are for tennis;)
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  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    I appreciate the help but was assuming you were talking about the trendy K-Swiss and not the specialised ones:

    http://www.racquetmaster.co.uk/kswiss-tennis-footwear-kswiss-mens-tennis-footwear-c-21_136_141_137.html

    :)

    Sorry but in Tennis Ace mag and around the tennis world, they're the most recommended trainers :p lol
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  • kitekat
    kitekat Posts: 1,283 Forumite
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    Try m&m direct.
  • avfc4life
    avfc4life Posts: 1,201 Forumite
    I appreciate the help but was assuming you were talking about the trendy K-Swiss and not the specialised ones:

    http://www.racquetmaster.co.uk/kswiss-tennis-footwear-kswiss-mens-tennis-footwear-c-21_136_141_137.html

    :)

    Sorry but in Tennis Ace mag and around the tennis world, they're the most recommended trainers :p lol

    No i wasnt being sarcastic or anything i was just saying i wouldnt want you to have spent £50 on something that doesnt do the job. You odviously know what your talking about i was just offering advice incase you wasted your money.
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  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    Hehe ah ok fair enough :) Ye I prob should have said some of that in the Original post so sorry bout that!

    Anyway if anyone has any ideas, that'd be great! thanks
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  • bella4uk
    bella4uk Posts: 1,644 Forumite
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    This pair is not overly attractive but cheap(ish), I have bought from here before and they are pretty good and they often send you discount vouchers, although I haven't had any for a while
    http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/?product_code=REE1587
  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    They look good actually... You had experience of this pair before?

    I've never bought shoes online. What happens if they dont fit? is a return a prob?
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate
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  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    Also found these:
    http://www.prosportuk.com/detail/12/160/1654

    Retail price is £80, and I believe they're Federer's choice. £50 inc p&p there.

    Ive never bought shoes online though so bit meh.. what ya think
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