Pickleball is a sport that requires a lot of agility and quick movements. To perform at your best, you need the right pair of shoes. There ere are several excellent pickleball shoe options available that cater to the specific demands of the sport. From comfort and support to stability and traction, these shoes offer a range of features designed to help you elevate your game on the court.

Let’s take a moment and discuss some of the best pickleball shoes we’ve found in 2022.

#1 – WILSON Women’s Rush PRO 3.0 PB W Pickleball Shoe, CHAMBRY – Women

Featuring a fresh design along with a modified structure to maximize comfort and performance, the Rush Pro 3.0 Pickleball shoe takes the popular Rush Pro franchise to new heights for pickleball players worldwide. Notable improvements include a chassis crafted to control pivot movements for superior stability and a less severe heel-toe drop for a more cushioned feel. Signature Rush Pro technologies like Endofit and Sensifeel remain for enhanced comfort and breathability, while increased rubber density on the outsole optimizes durability for pickleball players. The shoe also features a pickleball graphic on the heel for added effect.

Features

  • 4D Support Chassis limits supination and torsion to help control pivot movements while loading up for powerful strokes, creating superior stability

  • Sensifeel 2.0 features a minimally layered upper with an engineered mesh for enhanced breathability, feel, and comfort

  • Women’s Specific Support includes asymmetrical and elongated medial side TPU heel counter specifically for women to provide higher levels of stability, arch support and control

  • Endofit provides enhanced comfort, stability, and an intuitive fit through a full inner sock construction

  • DF2 provides cushioned court feel, yielding a compromise between comfort and performance (DF2 = Heel Drop 9 mm)


#2 – CFVKPT Pickleball Shoes for Men Badminton Tennis Shoes Men’s Indoor Outdoor Court Training Shoe – Men

Casual tennis shoes, simple and straightforward , full coverage of functional attributes required for sports, suitable for daily leisure sports. Fashionable mesh and super soft microfiber upper. Anti-odor technology and breathable material keep your feet clean and cool. Stylish and Comfy: Pickleball shoes for men are designed for sports people, allowing your toes freedom of movement and a more comfortable experience no matter where your shoes take you during the day. The badminton shoe interior of the shoe uses a honeycomb insole to add cushioning and provide extra support durable dual density EVA material and anti-torsion TPU rubber act as shock absorbers and enhance agility, allowing you to play your best on the tennis court. Wide-toe box shoes for men are suitable for various daily occasions and indoor and outdoor sports such as tennis, pickleball, badminton, squash, etc.

Features

  • Anatomical arch support

  • Contoured heel seat

  • Multilayer cushioning foam

  • Anti-odor fabric and foam

  • Breathable


#3 – ASICS Women’s Gel-RENMA Pickleball Shoes – Women

Forefoot GEL Technology increases impact absorption during abrupt landings. Trusstic System Technology provides support while reducing excessive twisting. The wrap-up outsole is teamed with a wider gauge to create smoother and more balanced movements. Outsole Flex Grooves are strategically positioned to accommodate multidirectional movements. They help to increase flexibility so you can move more freely.

Features

  • Trusstic Technology improves support while reducing excessive twisting.

  • Flex grooved outsole means durability and balance with every step.

  • High-durability shoes to get the maximum use out of them.

  • Great for people who suffer from under and overpronation.


#4 – Python Deluxe Indoor Court Shoes – Men

Python is finally here with its own shoe line.  Three styles are now available to ship, and they come in an Indoor Mid, Indoor Low, and Outdoor Low for those players that love outdoor racquetball or play a crossover of outdoor Racquetball, Pickleball, and Tennis.  All our playtesters for these shoes fell in love with how lightweight, durable, and most importantly, comfortable right out of the box.  They grip the floor very well, and to top it off, they’re only $69.95!

Features

  • Amazingly light feel (Size 10.5 is 12.0 ounces) with incredible durability

  • The inner features a good quality soft mesh fabric that has an intense sweat absorbing property to keep your foot comfortable

  • Stable surface in-sock keeps your foot dry and strengthens movement stability

  • Thicker back heel for shock absorption and good stability when landing


 

#5 – FitVille Wide Pickleball Shoes – Men

Casual tennis shoes, simple and straightforward, full coverage of functional attributes required for sports, suitable for daily leisure sports. Fashionable mesh and super soft microfiber upper. Anti-odor technology and breathable material keep your feet clean and cool. FitVille sneakers are made especially for those with wider feet, allowing your toes freedom of movement and a more comfortable experience no matter where your shoes take you during the day.

The interior of the shoe uses a honeycomb insole and Ortholite material to add cushioning and provide extra support. Durable dual density EVA material and anti-torsion TPU rubber act as shock absorbers and enhance agility, allowing you to play your best on the tennis court. The enhanced non-slip design enables you to walk and play tennis freely on all kinds of surfaces

Features

  • Torsion-resistant allows you to play your best on the tennis court.

  • Wide & Extra Wide Design for maximum comfort.

  • Super soft and breathable upper to keep your feet clean and cool.

  • Slip Resistant outsole made of premium rubber.

  • Width: Wide/2E and Extra Wide/4E


#6 – YONEX Power Cushion Comfort Z2 Women’s Indoor Court Shoe – Women

Be ready to comfortably get to every shot with cushion and support from the Yonex Power Cushion Comfort Z2 Indoor court shoes. The POWER CUSHION+ in the outsole combines with Graphite Drive technology to propel every step while softening the impact on your feet and knees. The improved shock absorption transforms impact into energy to enhance your nimbleness and footwork.

Features

  • Rubber sole

  • Upper: Double Raschel Mesh Durable Skin Light

  • Midsole: Power Cushion Power Graphite SheetPower Cushion + Feather Bounce Foam


 

#7 – K-Swiss Women’s Express Light Pickleball Shoe – Women

K-Swiss is the first brand to introduce a court shoe specifically designed for Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. The Express Light Pickleball Shoe was created to give players a comfortable, lightweight, breathable shoe that supports the on-court movement and performance needed for the sport. It is an all-around shoe, perfect for the new or frequent player. Included on the shoe is a K-Swiss Pickleball logo and a customized Pickleball sock liner. Ideal for hard court or clay court playing surfaces.

Features

  • AÖSTA 7.0 RUBBER COMPOUND: High-density outsole provides unsurpassed durability from heel to toe.

  • DURAWRAP: Provides an extr line of defense against excessive toe-dragging.

  • 180 PSC PLANTAR: A 180-degree thermal plastic Plantar Support Chassis that enhances mid-foot stability.

  • ORTHOLITE SOCK LINER: The unique open-cell structure of OrthoLite foam creates a moisture management system, helping to move moisture away and provide a cooler, drier, healthier environment.

  • DRAGGUARD: Located in the high wear areas of the toe and heel, offering increased abrasion resistance.


#8 – NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor Pro Tennis Shoe – Women

Engineered for nimble performance on hard courts, this lighter-than-ever tennis shoe frames every step in breathable stability without added bulk or weight. Asymmetric lacing and an interior elastic band provide a custom, stay-put fit, while Zoom Air cushioning and data-driven traction put springy, responsive energy underfoot all the way to game point.

Features

  • Tennis: provides a durable, supportive foundation for quick-change movements on hard courts

  • Lightweight: puts cushioning and performance underfoot with an emphasis on streamlined comfort

  • Lace-up style

  • Dynamic Fit integrated elastic banding moves with your foot to keep it from sliding

  • The removable, cushioned insole allows for custom orthotics

  • Zoom Air cushioned heel provides lightweight, responsive energy return

  • Synthetic and textile upper and lining/synthetic and rubber sole


#9 – Under Armour HOVR Havoc 3 – Men

This shoe sports a synthetic upper, providing a responsive fit and a fast look! Furthermore, it has a lightweight and super-breathable sock liner that gives you underfoot cushioning and support.

They are one of the most responsive pairs you could wear on a court. The shoe offers an injection-molded midsole, which confers on it a responsive ride and a lightweight feel.

Most shoes in this line have great traction! The outsole of this shoe consists of rubber and has a multi-level adaptive traction pattern that is excellent for on-court movement and control. It can work on any type of surface.

Features

  • Molded synthetic upper for a responsive fit

  • Perforated leather that allows for breathability

  • A lightweight and responsive ride thanks to an injection-molded EVA midsole

  • Ergonomic

  • Great traction for movement control on the court, especially indoor

  • Good shoe for wide feet

  • Lightweight. It only weighs 13.6 ounces


Looking for more suggestions? Be sure to check out our list of best shoes for men and women from earlier this year.