How to choose your pair of shoes padel

You have probably already asked yourself the question: what would be the pair to wear on the tennis courts? padel ? To help you in this quest, Padel Magazine has decided to focus on the pairs available on the market that best suit your criteria.

Comfort

If for some the first determining element when choosing a pair of shoes is aesthetics, for many of us the cursor is placed on comfort. The idea is to be as comfortable as possible to be relaxed on the court and approach the games with maximum well-being.

Kuikma, with her PS Dynamic 990, pulls out of the game. Focused on the triptych traction/maintenance/stability, the pair is a real nugget.

With its fleece liner that surrounds your foot well, and the soft insole, comfort is at its peak.

Very light (the pair weighs 345 grams), the PS-Dynamic 990 is clearly in line with running shoes since the'we feel so comfortable in these new Kuikma that we quickly forget that we have shoes on!

Available at 65€ (on the Decathlon website), The Kuikma PS Dynamic 990 offers an almost unbeatable quality-price ratio on the market!

(A full test of the pair was carried out by the editorial staff of Padel Magazine : to find here )

Kuikma shoes PS990 Dynamic blue black yellow ultramarine blue orange

Sustainability

When it comes to durability, we voted the Sensa of Babolat. A feminine shoe model that was designed with the idea of having a solid, resistant and stable pair that would last over time.

It is equipped with numerous reinforcements for increased durability. Its integrated double side straps offer unparalleled stability. Its knitted mesh in the forefoot is the best answer to the need for comfort. 100% padel, she is also 100% female. Without compromising on aesthetics.

Included within the pair, the system KPRS-X has been designed to protect the heel from shocks suffered throughout matches. Its EVA foam insert has been placed and sized to provide effective protection at each impact of the heel on the ground.

Born of an unprecedented partnership between Babolat et Michelin , the Sensa has great flexibility: thanks to the two grooves present on the forefoot of the shoe, but also to the maximum dynamism provided by a new tread pattern perfectly adapted to sand and synthetic turf. And in the most exposed area, the thickness of the sole has been increased to ensure a longer life for the pair.

You can find the Sensa on the site of Babolat priced at € 125.

adherence

As far as grip is concerned, this is not the first criterion that comes to mind. However, if you have just bought a brand new pair at a relatively high price and at the first press, you slip, you may wince.

Wilson, with his KAOS 3.0 Bela Padel, offers perhaps the best on the market in terms of grip. The pair has been designed so that no matter the surface (whether it's old or new generation carpet) you have the best possible grip.

With these shoes signed Bela, you will have an extraordinary support, favored by the Endofit integrated liner. Thanks to the R-DST+ system, you will benefit from exceptional cushioning and recovery. The Ortholite sockliner will give you lightness and comfort, while the Duralast outsole will give you grip and extended durability. Skinguard technology will ensure the durability of the upper!

The pair is available for €79,95 on Tennis-Point.fr

KAOS 3.0 Bela Padel from Wilson seen in front

Light

Almost all athletes seek to gain lightness, whether professional or amateur. The shoes of padel are no exception to the rule: players increasingly want to opt for lightweight pairs that greatly facilitate mobility on the court and give you more speed in your movements.

In your quest for lightness, the Head Sprint Pro 3.5 might be the pair you're looking for. The lightest shoe HEAD has been redesigned to offer a higher level of performance and comfort, with reduced weight. These shoes are made with a newly designed mesh fabric, Delta Straps to support the midfoot area, a new material for the tongue and a cooling system that promotes breathability. This new model offers a more snappy feel and improved mobility!

The other pair we have chosen to present to you is the Hack Hybrid Fly 2022 from BullPadel. Light, flexible and allowing quick movements while guaranteeing excellent balance, this pair is more intended for professional or advanced players.

Designed with a KNIT-type fabric, on a finer base but still promising as much resistance; It is equipped with THERMO FIT technology and an ORTHOLITE sole to ensure maximum comfort.

The pair is available from €89 on the site of Bullpadel.

Aesthetics

It is clear that this aspect is purely subjective, because each of the pairs that we have presented to you, has its charm. However, there are indeed pairs that excel in terms of creativity, originality and aesthetics.

The pair we chose is the Adidas Stycon. A model without laces, which, thanks to its fully closed upper, allows you to slide from strike to strike without fear of making a hole or damaging the laces (unlike classic pairs).

Stability and cushioning are definitely the strong points of the Stycon. Indeed, the mid-rise construction provides exceptional support, while the cushioning is guaranteed by the technology Bounce 2.0, present in the midsole. It offers excellent energy return.

This pair could also have been in the “comfort” category, because when you put it on, you literally have the feeling of putting on a slipper!

The Adidas Stycon is available for €80 at many retailers!

Technology

Absolutely omnipresent in our contemporary world, technology is an integral part of our daily lives. Both in electronics and in textiles. And that's why a brand like Nox has chosen to optimize the creation of its pairs of shoes 100% padel, the AT10 Lux and the AT10, based on various very advanced technological tools.

Nox appealed to Marta Rueda, a famous podiatrist which deals in particular with FC Barcelona players. In collaboration with her, the brand was able analyze the specific movements of the padel as well as common injuries related to poor choice of footwear.

Once the analysis was complete, Nox incorporated all the technologies to create a shoe 100% padel, minimizing injuries and improving player performance!

We therefore find on the pair a outsole mixing studs and chevrons for perfect grip, an Ortholite insole for perfect comfort, maximum EVA cushioning for unprecedented energy return, as well as support zones and reinforcements to prevent injuries and extend life!

Moreover, these shoes 100% padel of NOX were able to obtain the label from INESCOP, which certifies that they are in conformity with the sporting and biomechanical specificities of the padel, becoming the first brand of padel to be so certified.

The AT10 Lux and the AT10 are currently available on the Nox website at the price of 99 € (the price changing according to the colors and the models).

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Nasser Hoverini

Passionate about football, I discovered the padel in 2019. Since then, it's been crazy love with this sport to the point of abandoning my favorite sport.