Padel shoes

There are many brands that manufacture padel shoes like Bullpadel, Adidas, Babolat, Asics, etc., but which ones should you choose?

Good padel shoes are at least as important, if not more, than the racket. Padel requires movements different from other racket sports such as tennis or badminton. In fact, this sport favors forward and backward movements, which is different from other practices and therefore requires adapted technology.

The points to consider when choosing a pair of padel shoes

Designing padel shoes perfectly suited to the constraints of the sport is a challenge that many brands successfully take on. But why is it so complicated to produce quality shoes? Padel shoes must meet several objectives. In fact, they must be:

• Comfortable padel shoes: to move easily across the entire surface of the court, thus offering the player freedom of movement during play.

• A quality sole: it must have good grip on the ground when you start moving, allow you to slide (on sandy surfaces) when you're at the end of your stride, and also allow you to turn quickly if necessary.

• Padel shoes that reduce the risk of injury: to do this, they must perfectly support the player's foot in each movement, provide good stability, and also be durable to limit injuries like ankle sprains and others.

• Stylish padel shoes: It is obviously important that the pair of shoes you choose is to your taste. We offer quality models; all that remains is for you to choose the design you prefer!

Now that we’ve seen the importance of a pair of padel shoes, all that remains is to choose the right one. But for this, several criteria must be taken into account:

How to choose the right size?

This is undoubtedly the first problem you will face. To know what size of padel shoes you need, there are only two solutions: either you already know your size, or you have the possibility to try them on. Despite this, it’s possible that some padel shoe brands may not follow the usual size measurements exactly. In this case, don’t panic, we’ll make sure to mention in the product description if the item has specific sizing.

Cushioning

A neglected but very important point This is the personal criterion to take into account when choosing your pair. For all racket sports, cushioning is located at the heel. There are several types of cushioning, more or less different: Gel | Microbead | Power Cushion | Micro-expanded foam... In padel, the movements on the court are quite intense, and physical condition plays an important role in performance. Therefore, we recommend opting for padel shoes with a thick rear sole and effective cushioning. However, we advise against choosing padel shoes that are too light, as they may wear out more quickly or even tear due to regular lateral movements.

Durability of the padel shoe

As mentioned earlier, with the choice of cushioning, it’s important to buy a durable padel shoe due to its characteristics and quality. Padel shoes, like all other types of sports shoes, are bound to deteriorate on the court over time. But why not opt for a pair that won’t wear out so quickly? For this, you must pay attention to one factor: reinforcements! Padel is a sport that requires many movements and frequent changes in direction, which can wear out the shoe faster. To remedy this, you should check the number of reinforcements before selecting the shoe that suits you.

The price of padel shoes

After your racket, padel shoes are the most important piece of equipment. Buying a good pair that suits you is essential, as it will help you avoid many injuries (back pain, sprains, etc.). Our advice: don’t hesitate to spend the "price" on your pair of shoes. If you want to save money, it’s better to do it on another accessory than your shoes. Obviously, if you only play occasionally or if you're choosing a pair of shoes for a youngster who will change sizes in five months, there’s no point in getting expensive padel shoes. However, for me, it will never be a bad investment to opt for a quality pair of padel shoes that offer comfort and physical benefits. That’s why we strive to offer high-quality padel shoes at promotional prices year-round on our website, Padelreference.com!

Our padel shoe catalog is expanding! Inside, you'll find the padel shoes you need, with both men's and women's categories. We also work with high-quality padel brands for shoes, such as BABOLAT, BULLPADEL, HEAD, NOX, ADIDAS, JOMA, and WILSON.

We offer many cutting-edge models, such as the Head Pro Boa padel shoes. We also have a wide range of women’s padel shoes, giving you plenty of choices!

After two years of research and development, the NOX brand has decided to launch new, innovative shoes, 100% padel-specific. We’ve decided to tell you more about them because their padel tennis shoes will soon be available on our website, Padelreference.com!

First of all, NOX has chosen to focus on two goals: optimizing players' performance and minimizing the risk of injury.

To achieve this, they have employed powerful, professional development services, working with the best specialists in sports podiatry and sports biomechanics. In fact, to create the system for their new padel shoes, they worked with the high-performance sports center of Sant Cugat (Spain) and their consultant Marta Rueda, as well as with hundreds of elite athletes. These different studies revealed that the wrong pair of shoes could be the cause of sprains and metatarsalgia problems. NOX decided to find a solution with a new innovation.

Revolutionizing the "drop" of the padel shoe

The brand chose to rework the "drop" of their shoes, meaning the height difference between the heel and forefoot. The purpose of this adjustment to the "drop" is to give the player a center of gravity that starts from a comfortable point on the foot and then moves more easily forward. This choice of "drop" is very important for your feet, your padel practice, and, of course, to reduce the risk of injury.

Choosing the padel shoes that suit you is great, but choosing shoes that suit you and are associated with your idol is even better!

To start, how about world number 2, Augustin TAPIA? He remains loyal to his sponsor and currently plays with the new NOX AT10 padel shoes. This new range of shoes is designed 100% for padel and offers superior results compared to other padel shoe manufacturers. It features an outsole for perfect grip, an Ortholite insole for superb comfort, EVA cushioning for ideal energy return, support zones, and reinforcements to prevent injuries and increase the shoe's durability.

Lastly, for fans of Juan Lebron, know that he has his own signature pair of padel shoes. Indeed, he is partnered with BABOLAT and in 2024, he will be wearing the new “Jet Premura 2” shoes during his tournaments. The pair is available in two colors: white and black.