Adidas
Women
The women's Ubersonic 5 is built around a low position over the court and support at the heel. We would shortlist it if that is what you want from your next shoe. Check the outsole before comparing prices: this version is designed for hard courts.
Players who want court feel with heel support.
Your priority is generous cushioning or a Clay outsole.
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Its low-profile design puts court feel ahead of a thickly cushioned platform.
Adidas specifies Lightstrike and Speedframe for this women's reference. Those are useful reasons to compare it with your current shoes: how close you feel to the floor, and how well the heel stays in place.
Buy the women's version because its fit works for you. The shared model name is not a reason to assume that a men's pair will fit the same after a size conversion.
A low-profile Lightstrike midsole, Speedframe heel support and a textile and synthetic upper in a regular women's fit.
Adidas lists a regular fit and recommends your usual size as a starting point. Check that your toes have room during a forward lean and that your heel stays put without excessive lace pressure.
Women
Worth comparing if you want more room across the forefoot. The original women's Avacourt combines Bounce Pro cushioning with Torsion support. Check the top of the tongue when trying it on, and make sure your heel stays put.
Women
A women's Barricade with a reinforced midfoot, offset lacing and protection at the toe and inner side. Compare it for foot hold during sideways movement. If you need more room across the forefoot, try the original Avacourt alongside it.
Browse our buying guides to see how this model compares to the best padel shoes for your game.
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Hard court. Adidas identifies article IH8105 as a hard-court tennis shoe. Keep that distinction in mind when comparing it with similarly named Clay offers.
Start with your usual size, as Adidas recommends. Go by toe clearance and heel hold when trying it on. There is no verified reason to tell every buyer to go up a size.
They share Lightstrike and Speedframe, but they are separate men's and women's products. Choose by fit, and do not assume that a size conversion makes the two interchangeable.
Editorial review 2026-09-11 · Retailer price and stock updated 2026-10-09 · How we assess gear
