A short time ago we talked about how to choose your padel racket and we gave you some tips to make this decision easier. Today, we want to tell you about the differences between padel shoe soles and how to choose one or the other model.
Believe it or not, using certain padel shoes can reduce injuries during play, so it’s important not to play padel in just any shoe. Ease of movement on the padel court and grip of the sole are characteristics to look for when choosing padel footwear.
Basically, there are 3 types of soles for padel shoes that sports brands put on the market:
- Omni type sole: also known as the dot sole. This type of sole is classic and is designed specifically for padel.
- Herringbone sole: this is a typical sole for tennis shoes.
- Mixed sole: this is a combination of the previous two.
After we have learned about the three types of soles for padel shoes, we will give you some tips so that you can choose the ones that best fit your needs.
For beginners, we recommend padel shoes with omni soles, as they provide maximum grip and better performance in movement.
There are some players who need safety during the game, for these players we recommend padel shoes with herringbone soles. The herringbone sole has a good grip on the padel court, and also because of the depth of the tread, it is more durable.
If you are a player who wants to combine durability with grip and comfort, you should choose a mixed sole for your padel shoes.
In addition to choosing a sole, I recommend that you take into consideration what our mothers told us: always try on both feet, since one foot is bigger than the other.
And just like when choosing your padel racket, if you have any doubts, feel free to consult the professionals in the stores, who are there to help us.
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