Skechers Men's Viper Court Pro Pickleball Shoe

I originally purchased and wore the K-Swiss pickleball shoes. The K-Swiss felt very toe heavy and like I was wearing lead weights and had zero cushioning between my foot and the soles of the shoe. After a few months of wearing those I had to find something more comfortable and easier on my knees. I prefer light weight running shoes but they wear out quickly on the court surface. I decided to try the Sketchers and am very happy with the comfort and court performance so far. Right away they felt lighter and the arch support and cushioning were considerably better than the K-Swiss which IMO have none of that. I wear a 14 and my shoes are typically big and heavy. While these only came in just under an ounce lighter than the K-Swiss, the weight is more evenly distributed throughout the shoe and they felt much lighter than expected. I can’t speak to longevity but, the price is reasonable and much lower compared to other pickleball shoes I have found online. Certainly less expensive than the K-Swiss which I clearly wouldn’t recommend. Overall I like the look and comfort these provide. These held up and stuck to the tennis court surface just fine with no marking, squeaking or excessive wear that I have read about on other reviews. If I only get a few months out of them so be it. Better than months of extra knee pain and discomfort wearing the K-Swiss. I would recommend these based on my experience and will update if that changes. *** UPDATE*** Played for about a week now, indoor and outdoor. Glad to say the shoes are holding up just fine, no noticeable wear on the soles from the tennis court surface or toes cracking and looking worn out like i saw in another review. They played very well indoor on a basketball court as well. Still would highly recommend. ****Update**** It’s been about 3-4 months of solid play 2-4 times a week typically 2-5 hours at a time plus one tournament. So far these have held up, no cracks and barely any noticeable wear on the soles and I’ve played the majority of my PB on a newly surfaced tennis court. I’m looking at buying the new version more so for the color and style, these still fit and feel good, just that bright yellow really stands out somedays. Still very much recommended and definitely would recommend over the K-Swiss.

Sketchers Pickleball shoes are a game-changer for pickleball players. The shoes are designed with the unique demands of pickleball in mind, and they deliver on every front. From the moment I slipped on these shoes, I was impressed by the level of comfort and support they provide. The cushioned insole and supportive upper offer a secure fit that doesn't sacrifice mobility. The non-marking sole has excellent grip, giving me the confidence to make quick, aggressive moves on the court. I was also pleasantly surprised by how durable these shoes are. After several intense pickleball games, they still look and feel as good as new. The shoe's design is stylish and modern, and I've received several compliments on them from my fellow pickleballers. Overall, I highly recommend the Sketchers Pickleball shoes to anyone looking for a high-quality, comfortable, and stylish shoe for pickleball. They are the perfect combination of form and function, and they have exceeded all of my expectations. Whether you're a seasoned pickleball player or just starting out, these shoes will help take your game to the next level.

I play pickleball for about 8 hours a week, and am competitive in my age group and with younger players - about 4.0. These are my first Skecher pickleball shoes - and I liked them enough to get another pair. I ordered 10 extra wide - and unlike some shoes that claim to be wide--- these really are! I have high arches, and years of tennis/racquetball/hiking/etc. have killed my feet, leaving me prone to foot pain. These have signficantly helped with my foot pain. The one downside is a slightly less than "dialed in" fit - between the shoe shape/width/etc, there is just a little bit of wiggle, but going down a half size would probably make them too snug. Anyway - I am confident again in running for balls, stopping on a dime and changing directions with good grip and less foot fatigue/pain.

I really like these pickleball shoes. I waited a few months before reviewing them because I wanted to see how well they lasted. I feel confident now in giving these 5 stars. They have everything I wanted in a pickleball shoe: They are comfortable, light, they wear well, and they look good. I like the Skechers brand, they seem to fit my feet the best. I think they run true to size but in my opinion the toe box is a little wider in these than other brands. I tend to order "wide" shoes but with these I just ordered the standard width and they fit me well.

I’ve had these for several months now and play pickleball at least 3 times a week. These shoes are holding up well and provide good traction thanks to the Goodyear brand sole and cushioning for pickleball outdoors. I have issues with my arches and metatarsal but I can use these comfortably without any special inserts and no pain afterwards either. They are wearing well despite heavy use and I fully expect to get many more months use out of them before they need to be replaced.. Proper footwear for any sport is important and after seeing other players injure themselves trying to use other sport or running shoes for pickleball, I am convinced that these shoes are well designed for the sport and highly recommended them.

Perfect fit, and very durable. Have been playing pb for 2 years in these and I am extremely happy with them. Supportive and very little wear and tear. Would definitely buy again.

These shoes are comfortable, and eliminated any soreness in my feet after game play. They have great traction from their GoodYear souls. They look nice, and have a very generous toe box. These would be excellent for people with wider feet. The downside is, because the toe box is so wide, and the strange choice of the rigid vinyl like material just past the laces, you get a crease in the end of the shoe when lacing them up. I have a fairly normal width to my foot, so this issue came as a disappointment. I would say these are decent shoes, but for the price there are better options.

I have been playing pickleball over several years now, tried many different brands of shoes, and so far, these are my favorite. I would compare them to the Asics Gel Renma in most ways for anyone who has tried them, but the Skechers are a bit more comfortable. I typically go through a new pair of court shoes every 3 months. I have been playing with the Skechers Viper shoes for a few weeks, and still have plenty of tread to go with little signs of wear. What is really surprising about these shoes is that I can play for 3 or 4 hours, but my feet don't hurt like they do with other shoes. The toe box is plenty wide. I would say these shoes actually run a bit wider than most, which is similar to the Asics mentioned above. For now, the Skechers are my go-to shoe for the courts!

The quality is very bad. After just 20 games, the sole has started to come off.

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Die Schuhe haben eine gute Passform und sitzen gut am Fuß. Die Griffigkeit am Boden ist sehr gut. Ich spiele mit den Schuhen Pickleball im Außenbereich und bin sehr zufrieden. Ich würde die Schuhe wieder kaufen.

Son muy cómodas, las uso frecuentemente y para caminar están muy bien El gran defecto que tienen es que son muy blancas y es muy fácil ensuciarlas, pero eso pasa con todas las zapatillas blancas

They are very comfortable, true to size with excellent grip. I have been playing pickleball while wearing these for about 6 months and they are not showing much signs of wear. Whilst they are excellent quality and worthy of 5 stars, I wouldn't buy white again because the white mesh material turns a cream colour and although washing them in the machine helps it doesn't return the colour back to bright white and in no time they will look cream and dirty again. I have a yellow/green pair and they are great. Will order a darker colour next time.