Los Angeles - September 10, 2003

Courting Styles

Spring Court Tennis Shoes

When it comes to buying new sneakers, there are two types of shoppers: those who need them for sport and those who need them for show.

Can’t decide which you are?

Heck, don’t fake it. Go for something understated, like Spring Court tennis shoes. France’s answer to Converse’s Chuck Taylors, they’re the fashionable anti-fashion statement. Made with special canvas-and-rubber material — for those times you need to get your game on — Spring Court’s low-key design is as good for posing in the bleachers at the U.S. Open (That you, Mandy?) as for running errands at the grocery store.

Rumor has it Spring Courts are a big hit with the music set, past and present: John Lennon was a fan, as are Thom Yorke and Michael Stipe.

Sorry, but as of press time, no word on the strength of their serves.

Men’s sizes available at Fred Segal Feet, 8100 Melrose Avenue, at Cresecent Heights Boulevard (323-655-9550). To see styles, go to springcourt.com.