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20 • Footwear Insight ~ July/August 2024 footwearinsight.com PICKLEBALL MIZUNO / WAVE ENFORCE TOUR Designed for tennis players and pickleball players, the Wave Enforce Tour features the brand's high-rebound midsole material MizunoEnerzy, along with Mizuno Wave Tech that provides added ankle stability and shock redistribution for quick, explosive movements on court. e 3D-Solid upper material provides soness and flexibility while maintaining durability and breathability. MSRP $145. ADIDAS / COURT PICKLEBALL SHOE A cushioned shoe built for pickleball, the Court style is made partially from recycled materials. It has a Bounce midsole for responsiveness, a performance rubber outsole and a textile upper for durability. MSRP $110. NEW BALANCE / FUELCELL 996V6 PICKLEBALL Built for speed, endurance and flexibility on the court, this lightweight pickleball shoe features a durable toe-guard and upper. It also boasts FuelCell foam for a propulsive feel and an NDurance rubber outsole for durability in high-wear areas. MSRP $134.99. ON / ROGER CLUBHOUSE PRO e brand describes the ROGER Clubhouse Pro as a footwear style that suits all racquet sports — including pickleball, padel and tennis. is versatile shoe feature's On's so foam cushioning and lightweight CloudTec sole. It adapts to different racquet sports thanks to its full-length herringbone outsole that grips and glides on a variety of surfaces. MSRP $160. Source: Mesh-01 NO, I DO NOT PLAY PICKLEBALL SHOES OTHER BASKETBALL SHOES TENNIS SHOES RUNNING SHOES NO, BUT I PLAN TO YES Have you ever played pickleball? If YES, what type of footwear do you typically wear when playing pickleball? Would you appreciate a store's sales associate recommending a pickleball brand of footwear? 26% 29% 45% 5% 5% 6% 25% 59% YES NO 77% 23% TREND INSIGHT In our latest consumer survey, we asked 340 men and women, ages 18-60, if they played pickleball, and if they do, what types of footwear are they wearing. 77% would appreciate a brand recommendation at the store. (See more Trend Insight survey on page 40).