T
he sport of pickleball remains hot,
hot, hot. USA Pickleball membership
numbers reached the 70,000 mark in
February of 2023, after a nearly 30
percent increase in membership growth in 2022.
In its 2023 Topline Participation Report, the Sports
& Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) named
pickleball the fastest-growing sport in America for
the third year in a row. According to the report,
pickleball is now up to a total of 8.9 million players
in the United States over the age of six years old,
an increase from 4.8 million in 2022.
What are the top traits all these pickleball players
should be looking for in a pickleball shoe? And
what key elements make a brand's shoes stand out?
Comfort, stability, durability and maneuverability
are among the key features brands are focusing
on in pickleball footwear.
TOP PICKS
18 • Footwear Insight ~ July/August 2024 footwearinsight.com
Footwear
Designed for
the Court's
Hottest Sport.
SKECHERS / VIPER COURT PRO
A lightweight, high-performance
pickleball shoe designed for every-
day players, the Viper Court pro
offers enhanced grip and stability
with its Goodyear rubber outsole
and it has a shock-absorbing Arch
Fit insole for comfort and support.
MSRP $115.
PICKLEBALL
