Yo, listen up, you young’uns! Old me ain’t no expert, but I been around the block a few times, see? Gonna tell ya somethin’ ’bout them tennis shoes. When to get new ones, that’s the question. Ain’t rocket science, just gotta use your eyeballs and a little bit of sense.
Shoes Ain’t Gonna Last Forever
These new-fangled shoes, they tough, I’ll give ’em that. Got that hard rubber on the bottom. But nothin’ lasts forever, not even them. My old bones sure don’t!
If you one of them folks that play tennis all the time, well, them shoes gonna wear out faster. Like, if you play every day, you might need new ones every few months. If you just play once in a blue moon, well, they might last ya a year, maybe more. Depends how hard you play, too, I reckon.
Look at the Bottom of Them Shoes!
Best way to know, just flip them shoes over and take a gander at the bottom. That’s where all the action happens, right? If it’s all smooth, like a baby’s behind, well, time to get new ones.
- Worn out smooth? New shoes.
- Holes in ’em? New shoes.
- One side flatter than the other? New shoes.
See, if the bottom’s all messed up, you ain’t gonna be movin’ right on that court. Might slip and slide, twist an ankle. Bad news, I tell ya. My hip ain’t what it used to be, and I ain’t even playin’ no tennis!
Don’t Wait Till They Fall Apart
Some folks, they wait till their shoes are practically fallin’ apart before they get new ones. That’s just silly, I say. Like wearin’ a shirt with holes all over it. Just ain’t right.
Get new tennis shoes before they get too bad. Your feet will thank ya. And you’ll play better, too. Might even win a game or two! Though I wouldn’t know nothin’ about that. I just watch them young’uns run around.
Listen to Your Feet, They Know Best
Your feet, they’ll tell ya when somethin’ ain’t right. If they start hurtin’, achin’, maybe you got blisters, could be the shoes. Don’t ignore it, or it’ll just get worse.
Now, I ain’t no doctor, but I know a thing or two about sore feet. Been standin’ on these two feet for a long time, let me tell ya. So if your feet are talkin’ to ya, listen up!
So if you are playing once a week, you should get new tennis shoes each year. If you play more, then change them more often.
It Ain’t Just About Tennis
Even if you ain’t playin’ tennis, but you wear them tennis shoes for other things, same rules apply. Walkin’, runnin’, whatever. If the bottom’s worn out, get new ones.
Some folks like to wear them fancy shoes all the time. That’s fine, I guess. Just remember to check ’em like you would if you was playin’ tennis. Keep an eye on that sole.
New Shoes, Happy Feet
New shoes, they just feel good, don’t they? Like a fresh pair of socks. Makes ya wanna get up and move around. Maybe even dance a little jig, if your knees ain’t too creaky, like mine are.
If you are on that court a lot, maybe every day, for an hour at a time you gotta change them tennis shoes after 45-60 hours, that a lot of playing!
So don’t be stingy with them shoes. Get new ones when ya need ’em. Your feet will be happy, and you’ll be happy, too. And that’s all that matters, right?
Take Care of Your Shoes, They’ll Take Care of You
Now, I ain’t sayin’ you gotta treat them shoes like they gold or somethin’. But a little care goes a long way. Don’t leave ’em out in the rain, or let ’em get all muddy and nasty. Clean ’em up a bit, once in a while. It is important to take care of your tennis shoes.
And don’t be wearin’ your tennis shoes to do other things, like workin’ in the garden or fixin’ the car. Get yourself some work boots for that kind of stuff. Keep your tennis shoes for tennis, or walkin’, or whatever you do in ’em.
Different Shoes for Different Folks
There’s all kinds of tennis shoes out there, ain’t there? Different colors, different styles. Some got more cushion, some got less. Just gotta find the ones that feel right for your feet. They got to fit good. Tight shoes are no good.
Don’t just get the ones that look the prettiest. Looks ain’t everything, you know. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Same goes for shoes, I reckon.
When the tread, the bottom part of your tennis shoes, is gone, it is time to get new ones. It is best when the worst of the wear is on the front part of the shoes.
So There You Have It
That’s all I got to say about them tennis shoes. Hope it helps you young’uns out. Just remember to use your common sense, check the bottom of them shoes, and listen to your feet. And don’t be afraid to get new ones when the time comes. Your feet will thank ya for it! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’m gonna go put my feet up. All this talkin’ has made me tired.
