Recommended Mens PickleBall shoes
Brands Tested: New Balance Selkirk Mizuno Babolat Adidas Nike
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**Rotate at least 2 pairs when playing daily on outdoor / indoor gritty surfaces**
There are not many shoe options on the market that can withstand scorching heat and abrasive surfaces for longer than 60-90-120 days of solid play.
High level Singles players can go through shoes in 1 Tournament.
Basketball shoes have great support but usually have soft rubber soles and do not last at all after long periods of play and most likely will leave your Achilles Tendon, Calf Muscles and Arches aching.
Tennis Court Shoes are probably your most durable choice although many brands are made of cheap materials and will not last or perform.
After playing PickleBall for the last 7 years on every surface imaginable and Outdoor/Indoor Basketball for many years this is our reviews --
This group is the best we have seen for support, durability and bang for buck.
These manufacturers offer 6 month sole warranties.
- Selkirk - CourtStrike / XourtStrike Pro $100-$120
- Babolat - Propulse Fury 3 $139
- Mizuno - Exceed Wave 6 $120 | Enforce Tour $140
- New Balance - Fresh Foam LAV V2 $140 | CT Rally V1 $149 | V2 New Release 2025 $150
- Nike - Zoom Air GP Turbo $140, Rafa Vapor Cage 4 $160
- KSWISS - PickleBall Supreme &100-$120
- Adidas - Court Jam Bounce $100 | Sole Court Boost $160 | Defiant Speed $120 | Sole Match Control $120
- Lotto - Mirage 100 Speed | Raptor $160
- Outdoor Play: gritty cement courts are hard on shoes, knees & ankles so rotate often - injuries typically happen due to poor posture, technique, and excess baggage stressing your knees, weaker ankle joints and ligaments.
- Indoor Play: if you play mostly indoor on rubber/wood - go basketball/volleyball styles if you are athletic.
- Wear Patterns: Just take a look at your wear patterns on the bottom of your shoes. Long term joint problems leave evidence.
- Toe Drag linked to dominant anchor leg wear one dominant shoes down and basically ruins a pair quickly.
Selkirk Sport has now entered the PickleBall Shoe Market with newer innovation & technology.
CourtStrike & CourtStrike Pro
Mens CourtStrike Pro
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Designed for Comfortable and Competitive Play.
The Men’s CourtStrike Pro Pickleball Shoe is a performance-driven shoe designed for the competitive player looking to elevate stability, comfort, and responsiveness. It features a more advanced breathable mesh upper that forms to your foot, with 3D printing that holds your foot secure with lateral stability.
The CourtStrike Pro has industry-leading side-to-side quickness due to the responsive top-loaded EVA midsole, which helps with fast reactionary movements on the court. The sleek profile and monochrome colorway have a clean athletic style, giving you confidence in your pickleball look.
Why do you need a pickleball-specific shoe versus traditional running shoes?
Traditional running shoes lack the ideal traction for a pickleball court and don’t have the support needed for the game’s sudden lateral movements or pivots. Selkirk’s CourtStrike Pro shoe was uniquely designed for pickleball – every move, every point. Its technology has the comfort, stability, and traction necessary to prevent slipping and injuries, so you can go one more.
Built to last, the CourtStrike Pro is backed by a 6-month sole warranty — because we are confident you’ll love its performance and durability.
Tech Specs:
Selkirk Pickleball Outsole:
- 4-Way Grip Design: Engineered for exceptional multi-directional traction
- Optimized flexibility for swift, confident movements across the court
- Outsole outrigger to increase stability
- Premium rubber composition for long-lasting, abrasion-resistant play
Enhanced Performance Upper:
- Advanced engineered mesh ensures breathability and a secure fit.
- Heel to toe 3D-printed overlays and TPU provide additional lateral stability and foot lockdown
High-Rebound Midsole:
- Delivers superior shock absorption and energy return for enhanced responsiveness
Dual-Density Removable Molded Footbed:
- Optimized for comfort and stability, compatible with orthotics for customizable support
Padded Collar:
Hugs the foot for a secure, comfortable fit that enhances stability
- Skill Level: Beginner to Pro
- Weight: 13.6 oz (based on a Men’s Size 9)
- Closure Type: Nylon laces
- Tongue Type: Breathable mesh padded tongue with lace keeper and pull loop
Might be the best shoe of 2024-2025
Zero Break In !
6 Month Warranty
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- New Balance Fresh Foam X CT Rally V1 - $149 2023-2024
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Fresh Foam X Lav V2 $140.00 2022-2023
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Speed Defiant $100
Not Bad for a Hundo.
Could be worse....you spend $150 on a worse brand and they blow out anyway.
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The Mac Daddy
Adidas
Court Jam Bounce Tennis 2020-2022 - $95
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Adidas
Sole Court Boost Tennis 2021-2022 - $160.00
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