The short answer
Babolat lists the SFX 4 Pickleball’s fit as Wide, Tyrol puts a Vibram outsole made for silica grit pickleball courts on the Velocity V, and Selkirk gives the Legacy Classic’s InfiniGrip outsole a 6-month warranty.
Our Top Picks: One Pickleball Shoe per Brand
Eight pickleball shoe brands, one shoe each: K-Swiss, ASICS, New Balance, Babolat, Selkirk, Skechers, Tyrol and Joma, with each brand’s shoe line as the brand describes it. Our rule, not a ranking: one shoe per brand. More guides: pickleball shoes.
Find a brand's shoe
Pick a sizing and what you want to spend. The suggestion is our editorial starting point, drawn from the eight shoes below, not a test result.
Compare the 8 brands’ shoes
K-Swiss Tura Team MMen's court-street hybridFor men, court and streetPickleball courtMedium$47.50
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
ASICS Gel-Dedicate 9 PB WWomen's ASICS pickleballFor women, pickleballSurface not namedStandard$79.95
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
NB NetRush PKL W WideWomen's wide PKL shoeFor women, wide feet, pickleballMulti-courtMedium and Wide on Amazon$119.99 Prime
Evidence: Tennis Warehouse (retailer) describes the standard-width women's NetRush PKL; we link the Wide
Babolat SFX 4 Pickleball MMen's wide-fit pickleballFor men, wide feet, pickleballAll CourtWide$76.30
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Selkirk Legacy Classic MMen's InfiniGrip outsoleFor men, pickleballMulti-surface gripNo width option$137.99
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Skechers Viper Court Pro 2.0 MMen's Goodyear outsoleFor men, pickleball, padelIndoor or outdoor courtMedium and Extra Wide$92.00 Prime
Evidence: WearTesters tested the original Viper Court Pro, not the 2.0; size not stated
Tyrol Velocity V WWomen's Vibram outsoleFor women, pickleballSilica grit pickleball courtsMedium vs 2E$149.95
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Joma Picklet MMen's Reactive Ball midsoleFor men, pickleballSurface not namedMedium$119.99
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Price tiers in the reviews: $ = lowest third, $$ = middle third, $$$ = highest third, among these eight.
Which brand for which player
- Women. Picks: ASICS, New Balance, Tyrol. More: women’s pickleball shoes.
- Men. Picks: K-Swiss, Babolat, Selkirk, Skechers, Joma. More: men’s pickleball shoes.
- Wide or narrow feet. Picks: Babolat, New Balance. More: wide, narrow.
Detailed Reviews
K-Swiss Men’s Tura Team, Men’s court-street hybrid
The line. K-Swiss’s pickleball collection lists the Express Light Pickleball (also in Wide), Pickleball Supreme, Court Express Pickleball and K-Frame Pickleball. More: K-Swiss pickleball shoes.
The shoe. Outside that collection, K-Swiss writes: “With DuraWrap protection in the toebox, it’s built for durability and stability on a Pickleball court.” K-Swiss’s site lists an IMEVA midsole; its Amazon listing says Surgelite. Sold by K-Swiss’s Amazon storefront.
Specs (men’s size 10.5 M, White/Black/Mars Red)
- Court: pickleball court (K-Swiss)
- Build: leather upper, rubber outsole (K-Swiss); DragGuard 7.0 (K-Swiss’s Amazon listing)
Pros
- A court shoe K-Swiss also styles for the street
Cons
- Not one of the four models on K-Swiss’s pickleball page
- Two midsole names from K-Swiss
ASICS Women’s Gel-Dedicate 9 Pickleball, Women’s ASICS pickleball
women's 8.5 · Surface not named
Women who want ASICS's pickleball-named model.
$79.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 13, 05:27 UTCThe line. On asics.com, in Google’s results on November 10, 2026 (the site refused our reader), ASICS lists the Game FF Pickleball and Gel-Dedicate 9 Pickleball and says its pickleball shoes are tested by pickleball athletes. More: ASICS pickleball shoes.
The shoe. ASICS’s Amazon listing, sold by ASICS: “Introducing the ASICS GEL-DEDICATE 9 PICKLEBALL shoe that features a streamlined design for modern versatility.” ASICS’s page, in Google’s results: “A versatile design for enhanced comfort on the court.”
Specs (women’s size 8.5, White/Champagne)
- Build: “TPU TRUSSTIC technology: This support unit helps to increase stability.” GEL in the midsole; full-length outsole (ASICS’s Amazon listing)
- Width: standard (me.asics.com, ASICS’s Middle East store, in Google’s results, November 10, 2026)
Pros
- A TRUSSTIC support unit and full-length outsole, per ASICS’s Amazon listing
Cons
- No weight or court surface from ASICS
New Balance Women’s NetRush PKL Wide, Women’s wide PKL shoe
women's 8.5 Wide · Multi-court
Women who need a wide pickleball shoe from New Balance.
$119.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 13, 05:27 UTCThe line. New Balance’s pickleball shoes page lists three PKL models for men and women: EveryMatch, SmashStep and NetRush (Google’s results, November 10, 2026; the site refused our reader). More: New Balance pickleball shoes.
The shoe. New Balance’s NetRush PKL page, in Google’s results: “The NetRush PKL is designed for competitive pickleball players.” Tennis Warehouse, which sells it, writes of the standard-width women’s shoe: “Take your game to the next level with the New Balance® NetRush PKL, a high-performance court shoe engineered for speed, stability, and confident movement.” We link the Wide. Sold by Amazon.com.
Specs (women’s size 8.5 Wide, Pink Granite/NB Navy)
- Court: “Multi-court outsole helps with traction” (NB’s Amazon listing)
- Widths: Medium and Wide in Amazon’s size list
Pros
- A Wide version of New Balance’s competitive PKL model
Cons
- No weight published for the women’s model
Babolat Men’s SFX 4 Pickleball, Men’s wide-fit pickleball
The line. Babolat’s pickleball shoes page lists two models, each for men and women: the Jet Mach Pickleball and the SFX 4 Pickleball, sold apart from Babolat’s SFX 4 All Court tennis shoe.
The shoe. Babolat writes: “The SFX size is designed for wider feet and has a generous amount of room in the forefoot. It is also ideal for players with standard foot widths who want a more comfortable shoe.” Its Amazon listing says the sole is by Michelin; Babolat’s SFX 4 Pickleball page and pickleball shoes page show a Michelin logo, without a Michelin text section. Sold by RacquetGalaxy, a third-party store.
Specs (men’s size 10, Black/Blue)
- Court: All Court (Babolat)
- Fit and drop: wide, 10 mm (Babolat)
- Weight: 400 g, size not stated (Babolat)
Pros
- A last Babolat designs for wider feet
Cons
- Babolat suggests a half or full size smaller for standard feet
Selkirk Men’s Legacy Classic, Men’s InfiniGrip outsole
men's 10.5 · Multi-surface grip
Men who want Selkirk's InfiniGrip outsole in a microfiber upper.
$137.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 13, 05:27 UTCThe line. Selkirk’s shoe collection includes the CourtStrike 2.0, CourtStrike Pro 3.0, Legacy Pro and limited-edition Legacy Classic. Its blog says the Legacy Pro has a translucent mesh upper and the Classic a microfiber one.
The shoe. Selkirk writes: “With a new InfiniGrip™ multi-surface grip system on the outsole, you’ll be able to make quick starts and stops to cover every inch of the court.” Its Amazon listing calls InfiniGrip a polyurethane sole. Sold by Selkirk Sport.
Specs (men’s size 10.5, Obsidian Black)
- Court: multi-surface grip (Selkirk)
- Build: microfiber upper; InfiniGrip outsole, 6-month outsole warranty (Selkirk)
- Width: no width option (selkirk.com)
Pros
- A 6-month outsole warranty from Selkirk
Cons
- A limited edition, in Selkirk’s name for it
- No weight from Selkirk
Skechers Men’s Viper Court Pro 2.0, Men’s Goodyear outsole
Skechers Viper Court Pro 2.0 M
men's 10 · Indoor or outdoor court
Men who want Skechers' speed model with room in the forefoot.
$92.00 from AmazonAs of Nov 13, 05:27 UTCThe line. Skechers’ pickleball guide sorts its lineup into three playstyles, Speed, Control and Versatility; this shoe is its speed pick. More: Skechers pickleball shoes.
The shoe. Skechers says its Goodyear Gold compound outsole is designed for quick stops, explosive starts and controlled slides, and calls the fit Relaxed Fit, with extra room at the toe and forefoot. WearTesters tested the first Viper Court Pro, not the 2.0. Sold by Amazon.com.
Specs (men’s size 10 Medium, Aqua/Multi)
- Court: indoor or outdoor court (Skechers); “Also suitable for padel and tennis game play” (Skechers’ Amazon listing)
- Widths: Medium and Extra Wide (Skechers)
Pros
- A Goodyear Gold outsole for controlled slides, per Skechers
Cons
- The independent test covers the first generation
Tyrol Women’s Velocity V, Women’s Vibram outsole
women's 8.5 · Silica grit pickleball courts
Women who play on silica grit courts from a pickleball-focused brand.
$149.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 13, 05:27 UTCThe line. Tyrol’s about page says its story starts on the court, with products designed for pickleball players. Its shoes include the Ace, Stack, Smash, Velocity V, Striker Pro V and Drive V.
The shoe. Tyrol writes: “Beneath the foot, a Vibram outsole formulated for silica grit treated pickleball courts delivers durable grip and dependable performance on a variety of surfaces.” On width, Tyrol’s help page says: “Our shoes start with a generous wide fit due to our 2E width in the forefoot and extra height or girth in the toe box.” Its Amazon listing for this model, under the heading “Generously Wide Toe Box”, says: “This shoe is built as a medium fit shoe and is slightly narrower than our other Tyrol models.” It also describes a D last with a deeper toe height; Tyrol’s product page, a wide and deep toe box. Sold by Charm City Run, a third-party store.
Specs (women’s size 8.5, White/Teal)
- Court: silica grit treated pickleball courts (Tyrol)
- Build: knit upper; Vibram outsole (Tyrol)
Pros
- A Vibram outsole Tyrol formulated for pickleball courts
Cons
- Tyrol’s two width statements differ
Who should buy it
Women who play on silica grit courts from a pickleball-focused brand.
Joma Men’s Picklet, Men’s Reactive Ball midsole
men's 10.5 · Surface not named
Men who want Joma's pickleball shoe with a two-layer midsole.
$119.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 13, 05:27 UTCThe line. Joma, a Spanish brand, announced that it is the official footwear supplier of the Carvana PPA Tour. Its US pickleball shoes include the Picklet, Flash, Stroke and Swing.
The shoe. Joma’s Amazon listing, sold by Joma’s US store, lists a Phylon and REACTIVE BALL midsole, medium width. Joma’s US site lists a newer Picklet, not this one, so we have no Joma price for it.
Specs (men’s size 10.5, White)
- Court: on court; type not named (Joma’s Amazon listing)
- Outsole: rubber with ROTATION and FLEXO structures (Joma’s Amazon listing)
Pros
- A two-layer Phylon and REACTIVE BALL midsole, per Joma
Cons
- No current Joma US price for this model
- Joma’s listing text describes the black colour; we link white
How We Picked the Brands and Their Shoes
How this guide was built
Built from manufacturer documentation, published third-party reviews and owner reports; we have not tested these products ourselves.
What each brand and shoe had to pass
- A pickleball line: shoes the brand names for pickleball, or for court play including pickleball, in its own text.
- One shoe per brand, new and in stock on Amazon on November 10, 2026, at or below the maker’s regular price.
- Distinct models: at most a third may already be picks in our other guides; two are (ASICS, Skechers). Other genders and widths do not count.
Sources and brands that did not make it
Sources and brands that did not make it
Pickleheads names JOOLA, Selkirk and Diadem as pickleball brands that make shoes, for players matching their paddle brand. We found no JOOLA shoe on Amazon. Franklin’s ACV Pro and PB5star’s Court2 were on Amazon above their makers’ prices. HEAD’s Revolt Pro 4.0 Pickleball was on Amazon in two sizes only. Each Diadem, Wilson, Nike, adidas and On model we found is a pick elsewhere: see Nike, adidas and shoes for traction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What brand of pickleball shoes do the pros wear?
From Skechers’ guide (#6): “Skechers has engineered a complete line of court shoes, trusted by professional athletes like Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau.” Joma announced in March 2026 that it is the PPA Tour’s official footwear supplier.
Q. What is the top brand for pickleball shoes?
We do not name one. Model-by-model lists: best pickleball shoes and pickleball shoes under $150.
Q. Is K-Swiss a Swiss brand?
K-Swiss’s story page says two Swiss brothers moved to California to found it as a tennis footwear brand, and calls it an American tennis brand. On’s about page: “It all started in the Swiss Alps.” See On shoes for pickleball.
Q. Which brands make beginner-friendly pickleball shoes?
In Google’s results on November 10, 2026, ASICS’s pickleball page describes its Gel-Dedicate pickleball shoe as for entry-level baseline players, and New Balance’s EveryMatch PKL page calls it designed for the casual player.
Q. Do pickleball shoes really make a difference?
Each maker here names a court part, such as an outsole compound or a support unit. See wearing tennis shoes for pickleball.
Final Verdict
If you play a Selkirk paddle, start with Selkirk Men’s Legacy Classic (check price). Otherwise: men with wider feet, Babolat Men’s SFX 4 Pickleball (check price) (a last Babolat calls wide); women on silica grit courts, Tyrol Women’s Velocity V (check price).
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
