New Balance Tennis Shoes 696v7 vs WILSON Men's Rush Lite 5 Tennis Shoe

The Wilson Rush Lite 5 is the better tennis shoe for most players. It has a mesh upper, an Ortholite and EVA insole, forefoot cushioning and a rubber and TPU outsole, so it is lighter and more cushioned than the 696v7. The New Balance 696v7 is a canvas shoe with a polyurethane insole and a plain rubber outsole, built more like a casual court shoe. Owners of lightweight Wilson court shoes report good comfort for the money, while canvas New Balance court shoes are often called durable but stiff and warm.

• Choose the New Balance 696v7 if you want a simple canvas court shoe with a wide fit and you play casually or mostly walk the court.
• Choose the Wilson Rush Lite 5 if you play real tennis or padel and want a lighter, more cushioned shoe with a mesh upper and a TPU-reinforced outsole.