Top 5 Best Babolat Tennis Shoes

Last updated: 27 August 2026

As well as their wide range of other tennis products, Babolat are a leading tennis shoe brand who have designed their footwear with the specific needs of tennis players in mind, providing comfort, support, and durability for players of all levels.

Some of the key features across the range include:

  • An Ortholite insole, providing excellent cushioning and support to the feet.
  • A Michelin outsole, made from durable rubber, which provides excellent traction on all surfaces.
  • The Kompressor system, which helps to absorb shock and reduce the impact on the feet during intense play.
  • Active Flexion technology, allowing for quick and precise movements on the court.
  • Breathable materials, allowing for proper air circulation and keeping feet cool and dry during play.

Babolat organise their footwear into five distinct lines, and the useful thing to know is what each one is for rather than which is objectively best. We have taken one shoe from each line below, working from the most accessible up to the most specialised. For everything currently available, see our Babolat Tennis Shoes page.

1. Babolat SFX EVO All Court Mens Tennis Shoes - Black / Blue

The Babolat SFX EVO All Court Mens Tennis Shoe in black and blue, shown from the side.

Designed For: All Round
Player Level: Intermediate

The SFX EVO is the most accessible shoe in the Babolat range and the one to start with if you play once or twice a week and want a proper tennis shoe without paying for a specialism you will not use. It is the value end of the SFX line, which is Babolat's comfort-first family.

You still get the Ortholite insole and a breathable upper, so it does not feel like a compromise underfoot. It is a sensible first Babolat, or a second pair to rotate so your main shoes last longer.

2. Babolat SFX 4 All Court Mens Tennis Shoes - Black / Blue

The Babolat SFX 4 All Court Mens Tennis Shoe in black and blue, shown from the side.

Designed For: All Round
Player Level: Intermediate

The SFX 4 is the full version of what the EVO above hints at: the same comfort-led approach with more cushioning and more structure through the midfoot. If you are on court several times a week and want a shoe that stays comfortable rather than one that makes you feel fast, this is the pick of the range.

Cell Shield technology reinforces the upper without adding much weight, so it holds its shape through a season. It is the most forgiving shoe on this page and the easiest to recommend if you are unsure.

3. Babolat Jet Tere 2 All Court Womens Tennis Shoes - Dark Purple / Silver

The Babolat Jet Tere 2 All Court Womens Tennis Shoe in dark purple and silver, shown from the side.

Designed For: All Round
Player Level: Intermediate

Tere means speed in Maori, and the Jet Tere line is Babolat's lightweight option: less shoe on your foot, more sense of the court underneath you. This is the womens fit, and it is the shoe on this page for a player who values feeling quick over feeling protected.

The very open mesh upper is the standout, and it makes a real difference in warm conditions. It shares the Matryx upper approach with the Jet Mach below, in a lighter and less structured build. Worth knowing it is our best-selling Babolat shoe among the five here.

4. Babolat Jet Mach 4 All Court Mens Tennis Shoes - Dark Blue / White

The Babolat Jet Mach 4 All Court Mens Tennis Shoe in dark blue and white, shown from the side.

Designed For: All Round
Player Level: Advanced

The Jet Mach is Babolat's performance speed shoe and the fourth generation is the most refined version of it. Where the Jet Tere is light and open, the Jet Mach is light and locked down: snug through the midfoot, low to the ground, and quick to change direction. It suits a player whose footwork is already sound.

The Matryx upper uses a Kevlar blend, so it resists stretching out through a hard season, and the Michelin outsole is among the most durable on any tennis shoe. This is the shoe to choose if you compete rather than play socially.

5. Babolat Propulse Storm All Court Mens Tennis Shoes - Black / Blue

The Babolat Propulse Storm All Court Mens Tennis Shoe in black and blue, shown from the side.

Designed For: All Round
Player Level: Intermediate

The Propulse line has always been Babolat's stability option, built for players who plant hard and change direction rather than glide, and the Storm carries that into a lighter package than the Propulse Fury above it in the range. It is the opposite end of the scale from the Jet Tere.

Support across the forefoot during a hard lateral push is the standout, and it is the shoe here most likely to suit a heavier player or anyone who has turned an ankle. Because it has only recently landed there is full size availability, which will not last.

Summary

Babolat's five lines cover most of what a player might want: the SFX EVO to begin with, the SFX 4 if comfort matters most, the Jet Tere if you want to feel light and quick, the Jet Mach if you compete, and the Propulse Storm if you need stability. Fit matters more than specification with footwear, so if you are torn between two of them it is worth trying both rather than choosing on the description alone. For more options from the range, visit our Babolat Footwear page.