Best Women's Clay Court Tennis Shoes 2020

We selected our top 5 best clay court tennis shoes so far for 2020 which received high praise from both our playtesters and the tennis community. We will update this list through out the year to keep you up to date on the latest and best tennis shoes for women.

In order to maintain optimal footing on clay courts, it’s important to wear a tennis shoe that is designed to handle the build of this surface. Here are some key facts about clay court tennis shoes:

• The outsole of a clay court tennis shoe will usually feature a full herringbone (zig zags) tread pattern. This pattern helps keep clay out of your outsole so you can better grip the court when sprinting, stopping or changing directions. If some clay does gather, a couple of taps on the shoe with your racket between points should knock the clay loose. The herringbone design makes sliding from side to side more predictable so you can perfectly glide into a shot and recover a la Nadal. It also provides the traction needed for securely moving forward and backward.
• The tighter knit upper of clay court tennis shoes aids in stability and also helps keep the clay from entering your shoe.

If you plan on playing on clay on a regular basis, you should consider picking up a pair of clay court specific tennis shoes in order to optimize your movement and stability on court. The right shoe for the right surface.

Discover our best women's tennis shoes for clay courts in 2020 and bring your game to the next level!

All our playtesters agree: the Ubersonic 3s are an incredible option when it comes to light, high-performance speed shoes that will keep you moving supremely fast. However, it has way more to offer! The seamless bootie construction provides step-in comfort and a great fit. The Sprintframe construction provides stability and support for our most aggressive movers, which explains why WTA star Angelique Kerber has made these her on-court shoes. The updated outsoles have a modified pattern for just the right level of traction and decent durability even on gritty hard courts. The length is slightly long; we recommend going a half size down.

Fit Detail:

Length: Slightly long; Width: Medium; Arch: Medium

Speedy and stable, the Court FF 2 was created for the most aggressive of movers! Updated in 2019, it is now available in a women's specific fit and has been built to offer complete confidence with every step. The sides of this shoe have been built stronger and the upper has been transformed to offer even better support while the mono-sock construction features soft, padded step-in comfort. Featuring the best of both worlds in terms of speed and stability, this shoe continues to be on of our playtesters' favorites!

Fit Detail:

Length: Slightly long; Width: Medium; Arch: Slightly higher than Medium

One of the most popular Nike shoes for women, the Nike Air Zoom Vapor X is a lightweight, comfortable shoe and an ideal option for players looking for support in a fast package. With an adaptive fit, this shoe works well for players with medium to narrow width feet and puts an emphasis on comfort, style and quickness.

Fit Detail:

Length: True; Width: Medium; Arch: Low

Built with the feedback from professional players, the Hypercourt Supreme is a high performing shoe for aggressive competitors. Loaded with support and stability, the Durawrap Flex upper in a bootie-like construction envelopes your feet to keep you locked in and confident when pushing off. Players will find loads of energy return with the responsive Surge 7.0 midsole. The herringbone pattern on the outsole provides loads of traction for clay court use allowing players to effectively slide into their shots.

Fit Detail:

Length: Slightly long; Width: Medium; Arch: Medium

If you're looking for super-lightweight shoes with great stability, Babolat has you covered with the Jet Mach IIs. Our testers loved the lightweight and responsive feel from the midsoles, which created a low-to-the-ground athletic experience. The key feature of the Jet Mach IIs was their surprising level of support. Kevlar and polyamide in the uppers allowed the shoes to withstand the strenuous demands of aggressive movement while remaining flexible enough to feel natural on our team's feet. The length is slightly short; we recommend sizing up a half size.

Fit Detail:

Length: Short; Width: Narrow; Arch: Low