
The Wilson Women's Intrigue Pro Clay Tennis Shoes in White / Bay / Skipper Blue paired with light minty accents offer a fresh, soft visual profile tailored specifically to women's biomechanics for soft-court play. Built on an anatomical female last, this model pairs a generous forefoot with targeted heel lockdown and a specialized clay-court outsole.
Performance Profile
- Clay-Specific Herringbone Outsole: Outfitted with a full-bed, sharp-groove herringbone tread pattern in high-density rubber. This design bites into loose red or green clay for quick pushes and releases dirt easily to facilitate controlled, predictable sliding without jamming.
- Gender-Specific Fit Structure: Designed to match the lower-body mechanics of women—featuring narrower heel containment to minimize slippage, enhanced arch contouring, and a roomier toe box to eliminate toe compression during heavy stopping.
- Plush Cushioning Stack: Features a high-rebound compression-molded foam midsole layered with a plush 8mm Ortholite molded performance sockliner. This combination absorbs impact on long baseline rallies and reduces joint stress.
- Upper Support & Ventilation: Constructed with a lightweight dual-layer engineered mesh upper. An internal midfoot lockdown band wraps the arch, keeping the foot stable during aggressive lateral direction changes.
Best Suited For
- Player Profile: Intermediate to competitive clay-court players seeking an optimal blend of out-of-the-box comfort, plush shock absorption, and clay-specific traction.
- Court Surfaces: Clay Courts & Har-Tru (optimized specifically for clay/soft court sliding and grip; not recommended for hard courts due to rapid tread wear).
- Foot Shape: Best for players with low to medium arches or those who need extra space in the forefoot/toe box without sacrificing a snug heel fit.
- Sizing Advice: Tends to fit slightly long and generous in width. If you have a narrow foot or fall between sizes, sizing 1/2 size down is recommended.
Specifications
- Model: Wilson Intrigue Pro Clay.
- Colorway: White / Bay.
- Average Weight: ~11.1 oz / 315 g (US Women's 8.5).
- Upper Material: Dual-Layer Breathable Mesh + Integrated Midfoot Support System.
- Midsole: Plush EVA Foam Cushioning.
- Insole: Ortholite Performance Sockliner.
- Outsole: Duralast High-Density Rubber with Full-Length Clay Herringbone Tread.
- Surface Type: Clay Court (Red Clay / Har-Tru / Green Clay).
- Fit Profile: True to size; narrow/locked-in heel with a roomier forefoot.
