Tennis Shoes Compared: Mizuno vs Yonex vs Lacoste, and Which Model to Buy (Australia 2026)

Mizuno, Yonex and Lacoste all make serious tennis shoes, but they are good at different things. Mizuno build light, fast shoes around their Wave plate. Yonex build around Power Cushion+ shock absorption and have the widest spread of models, from stability to speed. Lacoste build their AG-LT range with Daniil Medvedev and pair stability with the look people buy Lacoste for. Here is what each brand does best, and which model to pick.

The short answer: which brand is for you

All court or clay court

Most tennis shoes come in two outsoles. AC, or all court, is built for hard courts and is the right choice for most Australian players. CC, or clay court, uses a herringbone pattern that grips loose surfaces. If your club plays on clay or a surface with loose grit on top, ask us which suits. We have explained the Mizuno letters in more detail in our Mizuno tennis shoe guide.

Mizuno: light and fast

Mizuno's court range splits into two lines. The Wave Exceed Tour 6 is the light, explosive shoe, with Enerzy foam for rebound and a light 3D Solid upper, for players who move quickly and change direction hard. The Wave Enforce Tour 2 is the stable, cushioned shoe for players who grind from the baseline and want more support. Both use Mizuno's DuRubber outsole for durability on hard courts.

In stock · 7 sizes

Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 6 AC, Mens

$149 $239

All courtLight and fast

Mizuno's light, explosive court shoe, with Enerzy foam for rebound.

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In stock · US 7.5, 9.5 and 11

Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 6 AC, Womens

$149 $239

All courtLight and fast

The womens Wave Exceed Tour 6, for quick, aggressive movers.

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In stock · 5 sizes

Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 6 CC, Mens

$149 $239

Clay courtLight and fast

The Wave Exceed Tour 6 with a clay court outsole.

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In stock · 5 sizes

Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour 2 AC, Mens

$149 $293

All courtStable

Mizuno's stable, cushioned court shoe for players who grind.

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In stock · US 7, 9 and 11

Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour 2 AC, Womens

$239

All courtStable

The womens Wave Enforce Tour 2.

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In stock · US 7, 9 and 11

Mizuno Wave Enforce Court AC, Womens

$149 $179

All court$179

The more affordable Enforce, with Enerzy foam in the heel.

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In stock · US 8, 11.5 and 12

Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 5 AC, Mens

$149 $229

All court$159

The previous Wave Exceed Tour, the lowest price Mizuno court shoe we carry.

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Yonex: cushioning and the widest range

Every Yonex shoe here uses Power Cushion+, Yonex's shock-absorbing midsole, and Yonex have more distinct models than either of the other brands. The Eclipsion 5 is their premier stability shoe, with a Power Graphite Sheet in the midfoot for lateral support. The AD-Accel is built for advanced players, with a carbon-reinforced Accel-Booster shank for fast, efficient footwork. The Sonicage 3 is the lightweight comfort shoe, normally the best value at $189. Right now every Yonex shoe in this guide is $149. The Fusion Rev 5 is designed for a natural fit and motion.

In stock · US 8, 11.5, 12 and 13

Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 5, Mens

$149 $239

All courtStability

Yonex's premier stability shoe, with Power Cushion+ and a Power Graphite Sheet.

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In stock · 8 sizes

Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 5, Ladies

$149 $239

All courtStability

The ladies Eclipsion 5, built for aggressive movers and long matches.

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In stock · 8 sizes

Yonex Power Cushion AD-Accel, Mens

$149 $239

All courtSpeed

Built for advanced players, with a carbon-reinforced Accel-Booster shank.

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In stock · 7 sizes

Yonex Power Cushion AD-Accel, Ladies

$149 $239

All courtSpeed

The ladies AD-Accel, for fast, efficient footwork.

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In stock · 6 sizes

Yonex Power Cushion Sonicage 3, Mens

$149 $189

All court$189

Lightweight comfort and speed, and the best-value Yonex.

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In stock · US 8.5, 9, 10 and 10.5

Yonex Power Cushion Sonicage 3, Ladies

$149 $189

All court$189

The ladies Sonicage 3.

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In stock · US 9.5, 11.5 and 13

Yonex Fusion Rev 5, Mens

$149 $229

All courtNatural fit

A natural fit and motion shoe for intermediate to advanced players.

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In stock · US 9, 9.5 and 10

Yonex Fusion Rev 5, Womens

$149 $199

All courtNatural fit

The womens Fusion Rev 5.

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Lacoste: stability, built with Medvedev

Lacoste's performance tennis shoes are developed with Daniil Medvedev, and they are the most searched tennis shoes on our site. The AG-LT23 Ultra is the core model, the successor to the AG-LT21, and combines a midsole chassis, a heel stabiliser and a cage system upper to keep your foot locked in through quick changes of direction. The Daniil Medvedev editions come in his navy and yellow, in all court and clay versions. The AG-LT Ultra Pro is the top model, with a Durable Leno upper.

In stock · 6 sizes

Lacoste AG-LT23 Ultra, Mens

$209 $299.95

All court$219.95

Lacoste's performance shoe, developed with Daniil Medvedev.

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In stock · 7 sizes

Lacoste AG-LT23 Ultra, Ladies

$209 $299.95

All court$219.95

The ladies AG-LT23 Ultra, stable and quick.

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In stock · 9 sizes

Lacoste AG-LT23 Ultra Daniil Medvedev, Mens Clay

$209 $299.95

Clay courtMedvedev

The Medvedev edition with a clay court outsole.

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In stock · US 8, 8.5 and 9.5

Lacoste AG-LT23 Ultra Daniil Medvedev, Mens

$209 $299.95

All courtMedvedev

The Medvedev edition in his yellow and navy.

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In stock · 5 sizes

Lacoste AG-LT Ultra Pro, Mens

$259.95 $329.95

All court$259.95

Lacoste's top performance shoe, with a Durable Leno upper.

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In stock · US 9.5 and 10

Lacoste AG-LT23 Ultra, Ladies Off White

$209 $299.95

All court$299.95

The ladies AG-LT23 Ultra in off white.

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Every tennis shoe we have in stock

Every adult tennis shoe on our site, grouped by brand, with the number of sizes in stock on 4 November 2026.

Which should you buy

Frequently Asked Questions

Which brand makes the best tennis shoes?

It depends on how you move. Mizuno suit quick players who want a light shoe, Yonex suit players who want cushioning or the widest choice of models, and Lacoste suit players who want a stable shoe with the Lacoste look. All three make genuine performance tennis shoes.

What is the difference between the Yonex Eclipsion 5 and AD-Accel?

The Eclipsion 5 is Yonex's premier stability shoe, built for aggressive movement and long matches. The AD-Accel is built for advanced players who prioritise speed, with a carbon-reinforced shank for fast, efficient footwork.

What is the difference between the Mizuno Wave Exceed and Wave Enforce?

The Wave Exceed Tour 6 is the light, fast shoe. The Wave Enforce Tour 2 is the stable, cushioned shoe for players who want more support.

Are Lacoste tennis shoes good for playing tennis?

Yes. The AG-LT23 Ultra and AG-LT Ultra Pro are performance tennis shoes developed with Daniil Medvedev, with a midsole chassis and heel stabiliser for support on court.

Should I buy all court or clay court tennis shoes?

All court for hard courts, which suits most players in Australia. Clay court if you play on clay or a loose surface. If you are unsure, tell us where you play.

Can I wear running shoes for tennis?

It is not a good idea. Running shoes are built to move forward, and tennis is side to side, so a court shoe gives the lateral support and outsole grip you need.

The Bottom Line

Choose the brand by how you move, then the model by what you need. For a light, fast shoe, the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 6. For cushioning and stability, the Yonex Eclipsion 5, or the lighter Sonicage 3. For stability with the Lacoste look, the AG-LT23 Ultra.

Most importantly, try them on. Fit varies between brands, and the right shoe in the wrong size is the wrong shoe.

Come and get fitted in Epping

Racquet World in Epping has Mizuno, Yonex and Lacoste tennis shoes on the shelf, and the team will fit you properly and talk you through the right model for how you play.

More reading

• Mizuno tennis shoes: the full court range explained
• Our Lacoste tennis shoe sale
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