Wilson Racquet Sports ( is completely revamping its footwear line for 2013 with the introduction of the Rush Pro shoe for men, women and juniors. Engineered to provide maximum stability, feel and responsiveness, the lightweight Rush Pro uses proprietary technology utilizing extensive research and collaboration with tour players. The shoe will launch in January 2013. Wilson tour players Anne Keothavong, Phillip Kohlschreiber and Feliciano Lopez are among the several tour players sporting this shoe in 2013.
'Tennis players need to excel inside a game that is changing quickly,' said Kristi Boggs, business manager for footwear and apparel at Wilson Racquet Sports. 'We built the Rush Pro to support the acceleration of movement that is driving the evolution within our sport. The Rush Pro provides ideal performance fit with low-to-the-ground court feel for players looking to elevate their game.'
Wilson is proud of the shoe, and they let me know in this quote:
As the game of tennis has increased its pace and intensity due to best- in- class equipment, Wilson developed a shoe that withstands the rigors of today's evolving game. Tour players provided input to Wilson's footwear designers who developed the new Duralast Outsole that has extreme durability and maximum traction due to its enhanced outsole material. This design also reduces peak load and eliminates hotspots that increase wear and tear -- the end result is really a performance shoe that raises the industry standard for longevity around the court.
A few of the changes when looking at the innovative desgnL the three dimensional TPU-injected forefoot piece (3D-F.s) for superior responsiveness, maximum acceleration and controlled deceleration; a Dynamic Fit 6mm heel-toe drop for lateral stability and low-to-the-ground court feel, eliciting a quicker reaction; and Endofit, a full construction inner sleeve for enhanced comfort and intuitive fit. Colors range from pool, silver and cyan to cyber green, tuscan orange and union gold.