Wilson Rush Pro Ace Junior Tennis Shoes - Navy Blazer/White

Rush Pro Ace Junior Tennis ShoesThe Rush Pro Ace Jr is the wide-fitting shoe in Wilson's junior tennis line, and the reason to pick it over the rest is the toe box - it is cut with more room across the front than a typical junior court shoe, which is what most growing feet actually need. This is the navy with white trim colorway.A junior shoe has to be light enough not to slow a young player down and stiff enough to stop the foot rolling when they change direction, and those pull against each other. Wilson's answer is a full-length chassis under a soft, light upper: the support comes from the platform rather than from a heavy, reinforced shell, so the shoe stays at 267 g in the sample size. The upper is correspondingly less protective than a stiff adult trainer's.Key Features Roomier toe box cut wider than a standard junior last, which suits growing feet and players who find most tennis shoes pinch across the forefoot. Full-length chassis runs the length of the shoe to support the arch, so the foot stays stable when a young player plants and turns instead of rolling over the edge. Lightweight upper keeps the shoe at a 267 g sample weight, low enough that juniors are not fighting the shoe to change direction. Cushioned build soft padding underfoot and around the collar, aimed at comfort over a long junior match or a full day of clinics. High-density rubber outsole a harder compound than a casual sneaker uses, which is what keeps the tread from disappearing after a season of hard court. Toe drag pad extra rubber over the area that wears first when a player drags the back foot on serve. All-court tread rated by Wilson for both hard and clay, so one pair covers a junior playing on whatever court the club has. Specifications Sport: Tennis Court surface: All court Weight (sample size): 267 g / 9.4 oz Upper: Synthetic / textile Lining: Textile Outsole: Rubber Who It's For Juniors in weekly lessons or team practice who are wearing through running shoes on court. Players with wide or fast-growing feet who need room across the forefoot. Juniors who have started moving properly and need lateral support rather than just cushioning. Families who want one pair that works on hard court and clay. Players who drag the toe on serve and destroy the front of ordinary sneakers. Why Buy This ShoeRunning shoes are the default for juniors and they are the wrong tool: the sole is built to roll forward, not to resist a sideways load, and the upper tears where a tennis player pushes hardest. The Rush Pro Ace Jr is the entry point into a proper court shoe, with a supportive chassis and an outsole that survives abrasive surfaces.If your junior plays occasionally and the current shoes are holding up, this is not urgent. If they are competing, look at whether they need more than the Ace offers in stability, and check the sizing carefully - the wide toe box is a benefit for some feet and too much room for narrow ones.