The development of high-performance padel shoes rests on a precise understanding of the surfaces, support and biomechanical constraints specific to the discipline. In this interview, Yoan Chartron, Brand Activation Manager, looks back on the work carried out between Babolat et Michelin around the padel insoles, the evolution of the partnership over the years and the technical choices that led to the creation of the first shoes 100% padelHe also mentions current events, notably the launch of the Jet Premura 3, a model used at the highest level of the professional circuit.

A 20-year collaboration

How long has it been? Babolat Do Michelin and Michelin work together?
Michelin et Babolat combine their expertise to design high-performance soles specifically designed for the tennis, paddle and badminton that goes back more than 20 years.

What makes the Michelin x partnership so special? Babolat so special?
Babolat et Michelin are animated by the same DNA : a pioneering culture of innovation which drives the game forward, a constant ambition to offer the ultimate experience to their communities, and a legacy of excellence dating back to the end of the Nineteenth century.
La longevity The main strength of our partnership is its... But also its breadth : for more than 20 yearswe work closely with the teams of Michelin R&D Center based in Clermont-Ferrand to find the best insole formulas perfectly suited to requirements of each surface.
Our collaboration combines the expertise of Babolat & Michelin to offer the best performance shoes for racket sports, and since then 2019 a shoe specifically designed for playing padel.

How Michelin and Babolat designed the first 100% padel-specific soles
How Michelin and Babolat designed the first 100% padel-specific soles
How Michelin and Babolat designed the first 100% padel-specific soles
How Michelin and Babolat designed the first 100% padel-specific soles

The history of the padel sole

How did this partnership lead to the creation of the very first 100% shoe? Padel ?
Our collaboration began at the start of the 2000s and we first worked on the tennis shoe then badminton. When the PADEL has crossed borders Spanish and began to gain momentum at the level Europeanwe took a closer look at the practice of paddle and in particular the specific characteristics related to this sport a dedicated area and own movements to the game of padel.
As expert brand specialistIt was obvious that we had to innovate to propose a suitable shoe to the practice of paddle.
Michelin brought his ground contact expertise and created a rubber formula and sole sculpture appropriate for the practice of paddleThese innovations allow us to have padel shoes which give the players the Trust us, precision and hangs necessary, while guaranteeing a sustainable performance.
La formula and sculpture are both essential to ensure that Ingredients et natural play their role in thegrip and longevityThis expertise contributed to create the very first 100% soles Padel.

How Michelin and Babolat designed the first 100% padel-specific soles
How Michelin and Babolat designed the first 100% padel-specific soles
How Michelin and Babolat designed the first 100% padel-specific soles

What makes this shoe and this sole ideal for the Padel ?
Au paddle, playing surface imposes specific requirements and involves varied movements, requiring a effective grip and sole capable of ensuring grip et proactivity. For the paddle, rubber composition and Michelin sole design guarantee a specific freedom of movement to this sport. The sole flexibility is designed for the small high jumps characteristic of padelAlso, the sole is a mixed chevron and pico, which is perfectly suited to the synthetic turf surface.

What's the news? Padel Michelin x Babolat ?
We are launching the Jet Premura 3 le 4 DecemberIn three days, it's the padel shoes ultimate used by Juan lebron including.

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