What are the best men’s pickleball shoes for beginners?

Starting out? You need shoes that grip, feel stable, and stay comfy while you learn footwork.

• DAPS DESI Low — Light and quick for learning splits, dinks, and first-step bursts. Grippy herringbone rubber + bouncy ETPU foam help you move with confidence.

• DAPS DESI Mid — Same speed and grip, plus a mid collar for extra ankle support as you figure out stops and direction changes.

Both are built specifically for pickleball (not repurposed tennis) and come with a Blumaka NONSlip insole to keep your foot from sliding inside the shoe.

Beginner tips:

• Start with DESI Low if you want the lightest, most agile feel.

• Pick DESI Mid if you want more support while learning.

• Wipe soles between games for better traction.

• Use heel-lock (runner’s loop) lacing for a planted heel.