Best pickleball shoes on Reddit

202 reviews from r/Pickleball, r/Fencing

202 reviews from
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#1

ASICS

4.3
(38)
"ASICS Gel Resolution seem to have great cushion and hold up best."
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"ASICS Solution Speed FF."
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"I've been using the Asics gel-dedicate 8 in size 13 for a little more than 6 months now and love them."
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"The greatest shoe I’ve ever owned is ASICS Gel 9. They’re amazing for pickle ball."
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"I prefer ASICS Court FF Novak hard court tennis shoes."
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"Just get ASICS or babolat, you can’t go wrong with either."
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"My go-to is the ASICS gel-resolution 9."
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"After breaking them in they’re great."
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"It's very stable."
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"I’ve had plantar fasciitis in the past but these shoes keep that away with their comfort."
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#2

Babolat

4.4
(27)
"I generally wear 2E shoes and have found the Babolat Jet Mach 3 works really well for me."
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"Babolot Mach 3’s this is almost my second year of playing and I just got my 2nd and 3rd (as a backup) pairs."
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"Babalot sfx3 only, forever, only real metal shank in the biz."
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"So far my favorites are babolet mach3 and asics ff3."
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"Babolat Jet Mach III"
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"Babolet has the best shoes, sketchers. 4.5 player with 5 different pairs"
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"Babalot Jet mach 3"
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"Love the Babolat Jet Mach 3."
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"Most of the pros wear them and none of them are sponsored by Babolat."
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"Love my Babolat jet mach3s."
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#3

K-Swiss

4.1
(28)
"K Swiss Hypercourts come in wide . Best purchase I ever made."
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"A trainer told me KSwiss is the best for Pickleball. I got a pair and love them."
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"I love my K-Swiss Hypercourts."
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"I’ve been really liking the K-Swiss Shoes."
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"K swiss wins."
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"KSwiss express light for pickleball."
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"Kswiss hypercourt 2 wide version."
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"Kswiss hypercourt 2"
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"I bulk buy like 3 pairs of K-Swiss when they go on sale."
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"I picked up K-Swiss Court Express as a budget option (~$50) and have been quite happy with them."
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#4

Adidas

4.3
(20)
"Affordable and very comfortable."
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"Adidas game court 2 - 100%."
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"Were a game changer for me."
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"I wear adidas barricade because of the thicker sole and design of the lacing system."
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"Adidas Courtjam control tennis shoe for me."
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"Adidas Solecourt have been a god send."
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"Adidas Barricade is a must for anyone who drags their toe/forefoot often to hit shots."
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"The durable rubber sole makes the toe area last way longer than other shoes I’ve tried."
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"I have never paid full retail for adidas, babolat or nike."
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"Adidas barricade 12s, hard finding shoes past size 13."
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#5

Nike

4.5
(13)
"Nike Vapor Pro 2, super lightweight and comfortable."
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"The Nike Vapor Pro 2 is my shoe of choice."
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"If you want the best pickleball shoes, get the best tennis shoes."
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"Pickleball shoes are the same as tennis shoes."
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"Nike zoom vapor 11s"
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"I’m surprised Nike PB shoes haven’t gained way more traction. I’m on my second pair and love them."
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"Nike GT Cut 2. Basketball shoes but super stable with great traction."
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"Nike precision 6 or 7."
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"I've had success with Nike court shoes."
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"I wear basketball shoes (currently Lebron XX) with Move Game Day insoles."
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#6

New Balance

4.6
(11)
"I’m currently using the New Balance Two Wxy v4’s based on his recommendation and they are working out great."
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"New Balance 100%, especially if you need larger sizes."
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"New balance … hands down."
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"I’m very happy with the New Balance TWO WXY V4."
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"I use the New Balance Men’s Fresh Foam X CT Rally tennis shoe and I like it a ton."
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"I use the New Balance Men’s Fresh Foam X CT Rally tennis shoe and I like it a ton."
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"I got a pair of NB 996 v5s and my knees thanked me"
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"I currently use the 1006v1, they are discontinued, but I have used the 696v6 and they are pretty good."
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"New Balance tennis shoes have been good to me."
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"I wear New Balance court shoes"
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#7

Mizuno

4.5
(10)
"His top shoe of last year was the Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour."
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"Mizuno are the best shoes ive tried yet."
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"The mizuno shoes have been the best so far."
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"Mizuno! love mine."
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"Mizuno volleyball shoes, wave exceed tour 5 👌🏽"
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"Now I’m on Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour AC with a heel lock tied."
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"I wear Mizuno court shoes (Cyclone i think) that was advertised by sportscheck to literally be every sport under the sun."
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"Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour."
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"Indoor volleyball shoes (i.e. Mizuno, Asics)."
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#8

N/A

4.0
(7)
"You want to buy a tennis or court shoe."
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"Any tennis shoes."
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"Go to a Tennis store and buy some actual tennis shoes."
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"A good tennis shoe will do."
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"I would use low top basketball shoes!"
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"I would probably use a volleyball shoe if it’s smooth concrete."
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"I had good luck with a firm, big toe box badminton shoe."
#9

Head

4.3
(6)
"The new Head pro pickleball shoes!"
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"I love the head revolt pro 4.0."
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"Good deal if one of you needs mens shoes."
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"They’re comfortable and stable."
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"Head revolt Pro 4.5"
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"I’ve heard that Head Revolts have helped immensely with people who have PF."
#10

Skechers

4.2
(5)
"The shoe that I found to have the most were the Skechers Viper Court."
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"The sketchers viper court(non pro) comes in extra wide and has a decent toe box."
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"Skechers pickleball shoes. They work for me but I only play indoor."
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"All my friends love the Skechers."
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"Don't be afraid to try Skechers pickleball shoes."
#11

Montis

4.8
(4)
"Montis pickleball shoes have been really good for me."
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"Montis Pickleball shoes are by far the best for me."
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"These shoes are so comfortable."
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"Anyone with flat feet try the Montis pickleball shoes yet?"
#12

Court Shoes

4.7
(3)
"Court shoes will have lateral support which you need for playing on hard surfaces."
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"Any hard court tennis shoe or pickleball shoe will work."
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"You need court shoes period. There’s lots out there."
#13

Tennis Shoes

4.0
(3)
"I just got tennis shoes on tennis express."
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"You're really best off with tennis shoes."
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"Tennis shoes or simply any “court” shoe is good."
#14

On

4.0
(3)
"I like ON and ASICS."
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"On running make amazing Tennis shoes.. a little more expensive than the rest"
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"Very happy with them."
#15

Fitville

5.0
(2)
"Check out Fitville Pickeball shoes on Amazon."
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"I got 11 x wide and they're amazing!"
#16

Diadora

5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend Diadora Torneo 2's, and they're available in wide."
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"I settled on the Diadora Blushield 5 and his recommendation was spot on for me."
#17

Cypher

4.5
(2)
"Nothing beats Cypher!!!"
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"Has anyone tried Cypher pickleball shoes?"
#18

Wilson

4.5
(2)
"Wilson Rush Pro 4.0 Mids Hands Down."
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"I have Wilson’s and like them."
#19

Pickleball Insiders

4.0
(2)
"[Pickleball Insiders] has a few articles covering the best pickleball shoes."
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"Pickleball Insiders highlights [Top 5 Pickleball Shoes for Men & Women]"
#20

Lacoste

4.0
(2)
"Can’t speak to their durability."
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"Switched to Lacoste AgLT23 - no break-in period and absolutely love them."
#21

Fila

4.0
(2)
"Fila."
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"Really happy with Fila Volley Zone."
#22

Acacia

5.0
(1)
"I have had really good luck with the new Acacia Tyler Loong shoes."
#23

Toto

5.0
(1)
"I have Toto court shoes and love them."
#24

Salming

5.0
(1)
"Seriously great for indoor courts."
#25

Reebok

4.0
(1)
"I swapped out the crappy memory foam insert for a decent Reebok one from some old basketball shoes."
#26

Volleyball Shoe

4.0
(1)
"I prefer a volleyball type shoe."
#27

Puma

4.0
(1)
"I wear a pair of pumas now that are super comfy."
#28

Way of Wade

4.0
(1)
"Way of Wade Son of Flash!"
#29

Lotto

4.0
(1)
"I’ve found that to be the most comfortable while also being slightly more durable."
#30

Pickleball Galaxy

4.0
(1)
"I like the shoes from Pickleball Galaxy."
#31

Air Jordans

4.0
(1)
"Air Jordans."

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