Shoes from padel become more and more specialized. Every day, the market offers us more and more models of padel with its own specificities. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will always need a pair of “padel”At your feet to practice your favorite sport while minimizing the possibility of injury.

Let's try to help you choose your future pair.

No matter what sport you play, you will always need the right equipment. For the padel, the pala and the shoes. You have probably noticed that while playing padel with running shoes or unsuitable shoes, your foot moves in the shoe, which makes us uncomfortable when traveling.

Sometimes we choose badly because we focus more on the price, the aesthetics or simply we do not know for what purpose we make this purchase.

The first points to consider are, convenience and functionality. The type of material used will be important: A soft or hard shoe. Then the sole. Although a good number of padel in France use the same coating, you may have differences between the amount of sand or whether the grounds are indoor or outdoor. To avoid beautiful slips, here are 3 types of soles available on the market.

  • The Omni sole. It is important to have a great grip on the field in order to get faster access to the ball. This sole with its pimples will promote big starts and sudden changes in direction. They are recommended on damaged surfaces or with little sand. Its more: A great grip and a more affordable price. Its less: faster wear
  • The deep mark sole. She is often recognizable by her wave-shaped drawings. This is the most common and the most used by top players. It comes from tennis because it is often used on clay. This sole allows good grip but especially for players who love long slides, this type of sole is perfect. Its more: Slower wear, ideal for outdoor terrain with a good amount of sand. Its less: A price a little higher, and many models (difficult choice).
  • The mixed sole. This is the compromise between the two types of insoles. The center is formed by the Omni sole to have a good grip during acceleration. The edges and rear are formed of the deep-seated sole to slide easily.

Now that you are a little more enlightened on the matter, still ask the specialist of your shop or your club.

source: padeladdict.com

 

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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