5 reasons why you shouldn't wear running shoes on a padel court

The trap of that will do the trick... many players start padel with running shoes. Logic: they are already lying around in the closet, they are comfortable and light… but they are not absolutely not suitableHere are five good reasons to ditch your running shoes for your next game.

1. The risk of a breach in each exchange

Running shoes are made for move forward in a straight line. On a padel court, it's the opposite: sharp stops, changes of direction, lateral movementsWithout proper support, your ankles toast. And believe us, a sprain can put your season on hiatus for much longer than just a three-set loss.

2. Less control, more frustration

With running shoes, your support lack precision. Each side start is slower, each reaction take a half a second too many. And at this level, half a second can make the difference on a lob defense or to go for a well-hit drop shot...

3. A missing hook

On soles running shoes were not designed for the sanded carpet or specific padel surfaces. Result: you slip the more you lose traction, and you end up playing with the afraid of falling. A padel without confidence in its support, it's like playing football on a well-watered grass pitch with molded studs.

4. Unstable direction changes

On a field, you will constantly “break” your runs, swing, retreat and divide. Running shoes, on the other hand, offer no lateral support. Result: your feet slip, your legs compensate, and your balanced becomes precarious. The kind of feeling that can transform a simple opposing lob on an impossible mission.

5. A ridiculous lifespan

Last but not least: thewear. Running shoes are not made to withstand the carpet rubbing neither violent braking. In a few weeks, your soles are torn off, your shoes are distort…and you end up having to reinvest. In the long term, it is therefore a false economy.

Investing in your supports is investing in your game.

Padel is a sport ofsupport and proactivity the specialized footwear offer exactly what is needed: stability, hangs et comfort adapted to the movements of the game. So yes, going out € 100 for a pair of paddle may seem like a luxury… but it is actually the first real arme from your arsenal.