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UK based stock, staff and Top 10 padel shoes 2025: how to choose the best padel trainers
Our padel-loving team has been putting the latest padel shoes through their paces! You're spoiled for choice with stylish and technically advanced new styles from all our favourite brands. It was a tough job, but we've come up with a Top 10 guide to this year's padel shoes.
Specially designed padel shoes aren't just a statement on court: they're key to boosting your comfort and performance in play. And crucially, they'll provide vital grip and support to keep you safe and help you avoid injury when you're zipping around the court.
What makes a great padel shoe?
Padel shoes are different from your everyday trainers and even general court shoes, because:
They're specifically designed for the sport: This is the big one! Padel has unique movements, twists and turns, and your footwear needs to keep up. General sports trainers won't cut it if you want to play at your best and stay injury-free.
They're lighter weight and more flexible: Compared to tennis shoes, padel shoes are typically lighter and more flexible. The design is crucial for the rapid changes of direction and quick bursts of movement that are characteristic of padel, giving you the agility you need around the court.
They're safer: All that quick movement means you need shoes that offer superb grip and stability. The right padel shoes can reduce the risk of slips, falls and ankle twists.
Padel shoes: key features to look out for
Padel shoes incorporate some key technical features that set them apart:
Unique sole patterns: The sole pattern is engineered for optimal traction and durability. Some designs incorporate herringbone patterns for sliding or multi-directional grooves for aggressive pivots and stops. This helps you maintain control during rallies.
Stud configuration: On the sole of a padel shoe you'll notice a distinct pattern of studs. They're often multi-directional, providing exceptional grip on indoor and outdoor padel court surfaces. This means you can push off and change direction with confidence.
Padel-specific support: Padel involves a lot of lateral movement, jumping and sudden stops. You need robust support to prevent common padel injuries like sprained ankles, plantar fasciitis and knee strains. Good padel shoes offer reinforced uppers, stable midsoles and cushioned insoles.
Top 10 padel shoes for 2025
Here are our top picks from the latest padel shoes, tried and tested by our team:
1. The Babolat Jet Premura is designed as the first full-performance padel shoe. It's lightweight and offers excellent support. Check out the full collection of Babolat Jet Premura shoes.
2. A favourite among professional players, known for stability, cushioning and excellent grip, allowing for explosive movements and quick changes of direction.
3. Provides superb energy return and cushioning thanks to Lightstrike technology. These padel shoes are great for explosive movements and long matches. Check out the full range of Adidas Crazyquick Shoes.
4. Developed for the players looking for great speed on court, these padel shoes are lightweight, whilst still offering great traction on court for a quick change of direction. A great choice for serious padel players. Also available in White Orange.
5. Renowned for extreme comfort and excellent cushioning, absorbing shock and providing a smooth ride during intense play. Check out all the colourways!
6. If you need a wider fit, these padel shoes are an excellent option, combining comfort, durability and a lightweight feel. Also available for Women.
7. Super lightweight and incredibly breathable, so your feet stay cool and comfortable even during the most demanding matches.
8. A brilliant blend of comfort and performance, with a durable sole and responsive cushioning to keep you agile on the court. Also available for Women.
9. A fantastic all-rounder choice for reliable performance, good cushioning and durable construction. Loved by players of all levels.
10. Versatile and responsive padel shoes, offering good grip and support for quick, agile movements around the court.
Need more help?
Not sure which padel shoes are right for you? Our expert padel team is always here to give friendly advice! Just give us a call or drop us a message via email or our social channels. And if you're lucky enough to live near Derby, you can even come into our showroom to try different styles for yourself.
