Padel Shoes

Whay do you need padel shoes?
Padel is a fast-paced game, so grip and agility around the court are really important. You'll be changing direction quickly and jumping around, so you'll want supportive shoes that are flexible enough for rapid movement. For beginners and casual players, tennis shoes or non-marking trainers will be enough. But if you're serious about padel, you'll want shoes that help you optimise your play. 

What is special about padel shoes?
Shoes designed specifically for padel have good support and are flexible on the forefoot, so you can keep your footing as you dart around the court. They're lightweight, to help you move in an agile way, with excellent grip so you can push off explosively as you change direction or go in for a powerful shot. 

How to correctly choose padel shoes?
Ideally, choose shoes specifically designed for playing padel. Many tennis shoes offer similar agility and grip, so you can consider these, if you can't find a padel shoe you like, or if you want to use your shoes for both sports. All the major brands we stock offer good grip, support and flexibility. The most important thing is comfort - you want to be able to forget about your shoes while you're playing!

How much does a pair of padel shoes cost?
Padel shoes are similar in price to tennis shoes from major brands, and start at around £80. If you're looking for a budget option, you might consider a pair of basic but well-designed tennis shoes. We sell tennis shoes suitable for padel on our website - there are styles from under £40 to over £125, so there's something to suit every budget. 

How are padel shoes and tennis shoes different?
Padel shoes are specifically designed for the different demands of the padel game, compared to tennis. Padel is a dynamic game with lots of rapid movements and direction changes in a smaller court, so technical shoe design focuses on grip, stability and flex in the forefoot. A lightweight shoe is ideal for the agility and speed of the padel game. 

Can you play padel in tennis shoes?
There are lots of tennis shoes that are suitable for playing padel in. If you want a wider choice of styles, or you want to play both tennis and padel, take a look at tennis shoes as well as specialised padel designs.