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Top 12 Pickleball Shoe Brands

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Indoor and outdoor pickleball courts have different characteristics.  Your shoes must adapt accordingly.

Some indoor pickleball shoes come with gum soles. They are not ideal for outdoor play.

Non-marking outdoor court shoes have more durable outsoles and can be used on indoor courts.

So. here are twelve pickleball shoe brands you should consider when buying your next pair.

Skechers

From its roots in utility-style boots and men’s street shoes, the American company has grown to offer footwear products targeted at the pickleball-playing community.

The Japanese sporting goods company Asics has jumped into the pickleball fray and launched a series of dedicated pickleball shoes under its GEL series.

Asics

Fila was founded in Italy and later acquired by a South Korean sportswear and accessories manufacturer. Fila’s pickleball-specific shoes are sold under its Volley Zone series.

Fila

K-Swiss

Los Angeles-based K-Swiss has introduced a limited range of dedicated pickleball shoes for both men and women and priced them similarly to their popular tennis shoes.

Wilson

Chicago-based Wilson's pickleball shoes, marketed under its Rush Pro series, are affordably priced.

Acacia

Acacia is a pickleball shoe brand based in Canada. Two of the company’s popular pickleball shoe models are DinkShot 2.0 and its pro-player signature shoes, Acacia Ultrashot.

Tyrol

If your tennis shoes are causing sudden jamming of the toes, pickleball shoes from Canadian company Tyrol maybe for you.  Tyrol pickleball shoes are priced in the mid-tier range.

Head

Head is a major supplier of sports equipment and accessories. Head's dedicated pickleball shoes fall in the mid-to-high price range and are marketed under its Revolt series.

Babolat

The French company Babolat, known for tennis racquet sponsorships, is now a player in the pickleball business. Babolat's Jet Mach 3 shoes are promoted as pickleball shoes.

Selkirk

Idaho-based Selkirk Sport is the first pure-play pickleball manufacturer to launch its line of shoes. For now, Selkirk appears to be positioning their shoe models as unisex.

Adidas

The German sporting company Adidas promotes a few of their tennis shoes as pickleball shoes. It would be good to see a dedicated line of pickleball shoes from Adidas.

Li-Ning

The athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer, Li-Ning, is a Chinese sports brand that offers a limited range of pickleball shoes.

Nike

Nike, has not launched a dedicated line of pickleball shoes. However, on their site, Nike does promote many of their tennis shoes as pickleball shoes.

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Hopefully, this list helps you narrow down your search. Choose wisely and enjoy your game!