Pickleball Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 258 Reddit reviews across 3 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Pickleball Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Pickleball, r/BBallShoes, r/Fencing. Top-rated brands include ASICS (4.4/5), K-Swiss (4.1/5), Babolat (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews258
Subreddits3
Posts26
Brands33
Products77
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#1
ASICS
4.4
(46)
"The shoes are super stable and won’t wear out and if you remove the Asics insole and put in the Aetrex you’ll never get planter fasciitis and the cushioning is amazing."
"Asics Gel Revolution 9 have been clutch"
"ASICS Gel Resolution seem to have great cushion and hold up best."
"Any of the ASICS gel line tennis shoes"
"Tennis Shoes. ASICS Men’s Solution Speed FF 2 (FlightFoam)."
"The best shoes that I’ve found are the ASICS Speed Solution FF and the ASICS Court FF."
"My go to is the Asics Gel Resolution 9. Really any actual tennis shoe from a reputable brand will fit the bill."
"Just get ASICS or babolat, you can’t go wrong with either."
"My go-to is the ASICS gel-resolution 9."
"After breaking them in they’re great."
#2
K-Swiss
4.1
(42)
"I love my K-Swiss!!! They are comfortable and feel very supportive."
"Kswiss ultrashot 3 are great shoes"
"K Swiss Hypercourts come in wide . Best purchase I ever made."
"A trainer told me KSwiss is the best for Pickleball. I got a pair and love them."
"I love my K-Swiss Hypercourts."
"K-Swiss have become my favorites. $62 last time I bought them."
"I’ve been really liking the K-Swiss Shoes."
"K swiss wins."
"K Swiss ultra shot 3"
"K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2"
#3
Babolat
4.4
(34)
"I generally wear 2E shoes and have found the Babolat Jet Mach 3 works really well for me."
"Babolot Mach 3’s this is almost my second year of playing and I just got my 2nd and 3rd (as a backup) pairs."
"Babalot sfx3 only, forever, only real metal shank in the biz."
"So far my favorites are babolet mach3 and asics ff3."
"Babolat Jet Mach III"
"Babolat Jet Mach 3 is my favorite so far. And they are the most popular shoe for the pros too."
"Babolet has the best shoes, sketchers. 4.5 player with 5 different pairs"
"Babalot Jet mach 3"
"Love the Babolat Jet Mach 3."
"Most of the pros wear them and none of them are sponsored by Babolat."
#4
Adidas
4.2
(25)
"Affordable and very comfortable."
"Adidas game court 2 - 100%."
"Were a game changer for me."
"I wear adidas barricade because of the thicker sole and design of the lacing system."
"Stella McCartney designed a line for Adidas that is nothing shy of being visually BAD ASS! This is part of the Ultraboost 20 collection and is marketed as a trainer. I have this exact shoe, and it's an excellent court shoe that I've worn in many pickleball matches."
"Adidas Courtjam control tennis shoe for me."
"I use adidas gamecourt 2.0 right now."
"Check out adidas basketball sneakers…. specifically own the game. They seem to have better ankle support and the soles last very long."
"Adidas Barricade is a must for anyone who drags their toe/forefoot often to hit shots."
"I have two pairs of Adidas and I like both of them"
#5
Nike
4.3
(19)
"I have Nike shoes made for pickleball and I personally love them! They hug my foot, which felt weird at first, but then I realized how secure I felt."
"I am on my second pair of Nike Metcon 9 and really like them. They are flatter and have been great court shoes."
"Nike Vapor Pro 2, super lightweight and comfortable."
"The Nike Vapor Pro 2 is my shoe of choice."
"Pickleball shoes are the same as tennis shoes."
"Nike zoom vapor 11s"
"Nike Precision 6. Bball shoes but light and work really well for pickleball. Just bought my 2nd pair."
"Best shoes I've found...worth the extra few bucks."
"Currently wearing the Nike GP Challenge Pro hard court tennis shoes. I've had them for ~6 months while playing ~6-8 hours a week on them"
"I have 2 pairs of them and use them for outdoor bball and pickleball."
#6
New Balance
4.6
(17)
"I am really liking the New Balance 696 V5. Holding up great so far and just enough squish, while still being solid/allowing for agility."
"I wear New Balance 1007 in 114E. They are relatively light for the amount of cushioning you get and the mesh breathes very well. They last a long time."
"Very satisfied New Balance 1007, its a newer of version of the now retired 1006 .. which I was also satisfied with."
"New Balance CT Rally’s have been my favorite by a mile."
"I’m currently using the New Balance Two Wxy v4’s based on his recommendation and they are working out great."
"New Balance 100%, especially if you need larger sizes."
"New balance … hands down."
"Id recommend New Balance. They have a lot of shoes in 2E and a few shoes in 4E."
"I’m very happy with the New Balance TWO WXY V4."
"I use the New Balance Men’s Fresh Foam X CT Rally tennis shoe and I like it a ton."
#7
Skechers
4.2
(14)
"The best ones I've used are Sketcher Viper Court Pro. So comfortable I bought 2 pair."
"They’re wonderful so far."
"The most comfortable athletic shoes I have ever had."
"The shoe that I found to have the most were the Skechers Viper Court."
"Sketchers if you’re on a budget, ASICS, Babalot, Tyrol, and Nike to name a few but it all depends on your foot needs."
"Some of my friends rave about the Skecher Vipers."
"Sketchers viper and fitville on Amazon."
"The sketchers viper court(non pro) comes in extra wide and has a decent toe box."
"Skechers pickleball shoes. They work for me but I only play indoor."
"Try Skechers pickleball shoes. Under $100 and has a Goodyear Vibram sole for long wear."
#8
Mizuno
4.6
(8)
"His top shoe of last year was the Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour."
"Mizuno are the best shoes ive tried yet."
"The mizuno shoes have been the best so far."
"Mizuno! love mine."
"Mizuno volleyball shoes, wave exceed tour 5 👌🏽"
"Mizuno Exceed Tour. Can usually find at least one of the colorways for under 100."
"Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour."
#9
Montis
4.7
(6)
"Montis! They run a little small and fit snug, have great support and great durability."
"Montis pickleball shoes have been really good for me."
"Montis Pickleball shoes are by far the best for me."
"These shoes are so comfortable."
"Best combo of performance, and durability"
"Anyone with flat feet try the Montis pickleball shoes yet?"
#10
Head
4.0
(5)
"I love the head revolt pro 4.0."
"Good deal if one of you needs mens shoes."
"They’re comfortable and stable."
"Head revolt Pro 4.5"
"Try Head Revolt Pro 4.0s, They fit true to size, but if you are wide toed try go half a size up. They have ventilation on the bottom of the sole so your feet will stay cool in the hot summer days."
#11
Court Shoes
4.7
(3)
"Court shoes will have lateral support which you need for playing on hard surfaces."
"Any hard court tennis shoe or pickleball shoe will work."
"You need court shoes period. There’s lots out there."
#12
Fitville
4.7
(3)
"Check out Fitville Pickeball shoes on Amazon."
"I got 11 x wide and they're amazing!"
"The fitville tennis shoes are good and you can often get them for around $50."
#13
Two Wxy
4.0
(3)
"FDZ pretty unanimously recommends Two Wxy v4"
"Txy Way V4 seems to be a good choice."
"I just ordered some Txy way v4 hope they are worth it"
#14
Tennis Shoes
4.0
(3)
"I just got tennis shoes on tennis express."
"You're really best off with tennis shoes."
"Tennis shoes or simply any “court” shoe is good."
#15
Lacoste
4.0
(3)
"I use Lacoste mostly and their Goodyear sole is the best but always at a higher price"
"Can’t speak to their durability."
"Switched to Lacoste AgLT23 - no break-in period and absolutely love them."
#16
Reebok
3.7
(3)
"Loving my Reebok pickleball shoes"
"I swapped out the crappy memory foam insert for a decent Reebok one from some old basketball shoes."
"Reebok."
#17
K Swiss
3.7
(3)
"K swiss has pickleball shoes for $99. Love mine."
"K Swiss men's court express tennis is the shoe I've been using currently."
"I’ve owned K Swiss which are so comfortable but they didn’t hold up well."
#18
Diadem
4.5
(2)
"Diadem Court Burst. Really comfy, light and no issues with feet pain after hours of play."
"I like Diadem Court Burst."
#19
Cypher
4.5
(2)
"Nothing beats Cypher!!!"
"Has anyone tried Cypher pickleball shoes?"
#20
On
4.0
(2)
"I like ON and ASICS."
"On running make amazing Tennis shoes.. a little more expensive than the rest"
#21
Pickleball Insiders
4.0
(2)
"[Pickleball Insiders] has a few articles covering the best pickleball shoes."
"Pickleball Insiders highlights [Top 5 Pickleball Shoes for Men & Women]"
#22
Wilson
4.0
(2)
"I like my Wilson"
"I have Wilson’s and like them."
#23
Salming
5.0
(1)
"I love my Salmings. Squash shoes or tennis shoes!"
#24
AC12
5.0
(1)
"FDZ pretty unanimously recommends AC12 (regular, not encore)"
#25
Yonex
5.0
(1)
"Definitely would recommend the Yonex Eclipsion 5. I used to wear adidas cybersonics, ubersonics and the Asics Gel Renma and always had knee and ankle soreness after 3+ hour sessions."
#26
Under Armour
4.0
(1)
"I will always recommend basketball shoes, most come with rubber around toe box to withstand drag, great traction, higher ankle support, and you can almost always get some on sale at under armor, puma, and adidas."
#27
Ryka
4.0
(1)
"Ryka shoes are my favorite"
#28
Diadora
4.0
(1)
"Try the Diadora Blueshield Torneo. I loved the first version, but the 2nd is slightly more narrow. They have great cushion."
#29
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Budget friendly: Decathlon Multicourt Tennis Shoes Fast Pro"
#30
Anta
4.0
(1)
"My personal favourite is Anta Shockwave 5"
#31
FILA
4.0
(1)
"FILA Axilus 2 Energized (get a pair half a size larger since they tend to be short)"
#32
Way of Wade
3.0
(1)
"Supposedly LiNing and Way of Wade are angled towards outdoor courts for basketball and volleyball"
#33
Li-Ning
3.0
(1)
"Supposedly LiNing and Way of Wade are angled towards outdoor courts for basketball and volleyball"
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