T
he sport of pickleball remains hot,
hot, hot. Pickleball has been the
nation's fastest-growing sport for three
consecutive years, and has increased
223.5 percent since 2020, according to SFIA's 2024
Topline Participation Report. (USA Pickleball
membership numbers reached the 70,000 mark
in February of 2023, aer a nearly 30 percent
increase in membership growth in 2022.)
According to the SFIA report, more than 13.6
million people played pickleball across the United
States in 2023.
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.
STARS OF THE COURT
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.
36 • July/August 2024 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com
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