You can play tennis is any kind of trainer but if you want to get the best out of your feet, it is best to get shoes specially made for tennis. They have a few special features. Look for a shoe with a herring-bone style tread. This pattern wears slower and offers more traction than multi-purpose shoes. Reinforced toe-caps will make the shoe last longer especially if you drag your toe on the serve follow-through. Unlike running shoes, proper tennis shoes allow for side-to-side sliding.