8 Tennis Pros and the Sneakers They Won't Stop Wearing

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adidas Barricade 7

Athlete: Andy Murray
Years worn: 3

Andy Murray is still lacing up the Three Stripes, for now at least. Murray sported white Barricade 7s when he finally broke though at Wimbledon in 2013, becoming the first English player in 77 years to win at home. After that, would you change your shoes? The sneakers couldn't work their magic at this year's tournament however, where he was bounced in the quarter finals by Grigor Dimitrov.

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Yonex Power Cushion

Athlete: Stan Wawrinka
Years worn: 3

Ever since switching from adidas to Yonex in 2011, Wawrinka has been ride or die for the brand. Is it the shoes? Since 2011, Wawrinka has broken out in a big way by defeating top-tier opponents and winning a major championship. Currently, he is ranked number 4 in the world and is looking good in his Power Cushion Pros.

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Image via Tennis Warehouse

Lotto Raptor Ultra

Athlete: David Ferrer
Years worn: 4

While most top players are sporting either a swoosh or three stripes, David Ferrer has been loyal to Lotto for a long time. And why not? The Raptor Ultra is built for comfort and performance with ReactiveArch technology  to better mimic the shape of a foot on the court.

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Nike Air Resistance

Athlete: Jim Courier
Years worn: 4

Widely known as Courier's shoe, they were nothing if not durable. In the age of flashy Air Tech Challenges on the feet of Agassi, the Air Resistance went for durability first. These shoes even came with a six month guarantee, proving how indestructible they were. Plus, nothing was sacrificed with the aesthetic, as these shoes came out looking awesome.

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Puma G Vilas

Athlete: Guillermo Vilas
Years worn: 5

This was a sneaker that nobody could take off, even to this day. Very few tennis sneakers are commercially successful for a long time, but the Puma G Vilas is a major exception. Released in 1983, the pair is still on sale and thriving.

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Asics Gel Resolution

Athlete: Richard Gasquet
Years worn: 6

Gasquet has been wearing Asics's top line of tennis shoes since its introduction in 2008. Known as one of the best tennis hoes since back in the day, Gasquet has stuck with them. The sneakers feature Flexion Fit upper for comfort, and Gel Cushioning Systems in the rearfoot to better absorb shock.

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Nike Air Oscillate

Athlete: Pete Sampras
Years worn: 7

The story behind the Air Oscillate is a well-known sneaker classic. Tinker Hatfield, the man who created the Air Jordan line, wanted to design a shoe for Pete Sampras. Sampras had no intention of changing up his footwear, however. Instead of asking Sampras for input, Hatfield went to numerous tennis players for input and feedback. When the shoe was ready, Hatfield proposed a game of pickup basketball, and provided Sampras with the Air Oscillate. Not knowing that it was even meant for tennis, Sampras fell in love with the sneaker and wore it for the next seven years.

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adidas Lendl Supreme

Athlete: Ivan Lendl
Years worn: 8

Ivan Lendl played like a machine. It made him a winner, but it also made him a little boring. Perhaps thats why so many people forget the sneaker line adidas designed for Lendl, which stretched for 8 years and featured some sweet shoes. It all started with the Lendl Supreme in 1984, which featured an oversized tongue and molded overlays.

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