The Best Pickleball Shoes: Our Top Picks 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)

#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

#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

#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.