Shoes & Clothing

You’ve been playing padel for six months, your technique is improving, and you’ve noticed that your beginner racket doesn’t hit as hard as the diamond-shaped one your doubles partner uses.…

You’ve just finished your first proper padel session. Your feet are sliding inside your running trainers, you’ve rolled your ankle twice during lateral lunges, and that last overhead smash ended…

How to clean padel shoes properly, including sole grip, sand removal, drying, odour control, storage and when to replace your shoes.

Asics is usually best for support and comfort, Adidas for durability and stability, and Nike for lighter all-round court shoes if the fit suits your foot.

You’ve just finished a two-hour padel session and your legs feel like they’ve been filled with concrete. Your knees are barking, your calves are tight, and you’re walking out of…

Padel shoes vs tennis shoes compared for UK players, including grip, sole patterns, movement, support and when to buy padel-specific footwear.

You’re fifteen minutes into your first padel match wearing a cotton t-shirt, and it’s already stuck to your back like cling film. Every serve feels heavier, every sprint to the…

You’ve just bought your first pair of padel shoes, stepped onto the court, and within ten minutes you’re sliding around like you’re on an ice rink. Or maybe the opposite…

You’ve just booked your first indoor padel session, rocked up in your outdoor trainers, and the front desk politely told you that you need non-marking soles or you can’t play.…

You have just finished your third padel session this week. You played well, moved quickly, hit some decent volleys — and now you are staring at two angry blisters on…