New Balance 781 Court Shoes (For Men)

These are comfortable, affordable shoes. I'm no Roger Federer, but I can give my humble endorsement to these shoes, for what that's worth.

The shoes are great, my second pair. They offer good cushioning and pretty good support. They do not breath very well, but I have "hot" feet, so I may not be the best judge. They run slightly wide. I usually wear a 12 2E in all New Balance for all of my athletic shoes, and these run wide in the 12 D.

I have worn only New Balance Court shoes for years because they fit me so well.

PLAY TENNIS 3TIMES A WEEK, MOSTLY ON CLAY. TO BREAK-IN SHOES I WORE THEM AROUND THE HOUSE FOR 5 HOURS. WHEN I PLAYED THE NEXT DAY, I NEVER NOTICED THEY WERE NEW SHOES. VERY COMFORTABLE

Best shoes I've ever had... [...]

play tennis 2 houes a day, 5 days a week

I'm usually an 8.5 to 9.0 in various brands and the 8.5 fits me well. Not too narrow either. Can’t comment on durability yet.

I bought these shoes because of the descriptions of the terrific padding. My achy old knees appreciate every little shock-absorber they can get, especially playing for an hour or two on hard courts. The heel padding is great, but the padding in front, under the ball of the foot, isn't as coddling. Not bad, mind you, and a step up from my old Prince hardcourt shoes, but just not up to the level set by the heel padding. The toe box is somewhere between comfortably spacious and 1/2 size too large. I really have to crank the laces down to stay snug. Seem very breathable. After only a couple playings, I like them, they are comfortable, maybe not quite the spectacular cushioning I was expecting, but pretty good overall. I'd recommend them, though I might splurge for a gel-padded insole to really coddle myself. Luckily there is probably enough room to fit one in without a squeeze.

I havemany many new balance shoes for running and tennis, the sizing of these shoes seems incorrect

These are really good tennis shoes, comfortable and excellent value for money