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# DAPS > DAPS is a Florida-based pickleball footwear brand. The DAPS DESI Low and DESI Mid pickleball shoes were built from scratch for pickleball-specific movement — not adapted from tennis or training shoes. Independently lab-tested at Heeluxe Labs. Designed by fourth-generation footwear designers. ## Core Information - [Pickleball Shoe Glossary](https://daps.fit/pages/pickleball-shoe-glossary): Definitions of every technical pickleball shoe term (ETPU midsole, Blumaka NonSlip Insole, herringbone outsole, CNC-cut tread, carbon fiber shank, women-specific last, drop, energy return, lateral stability, plantar fasciitis, and more) - [Heeluxe Labs Independent Test Results](https://www.heeluxe.com/blog-posts/experts-break-down-the-science-behind-the-new-daps-pickleball-shoes): Third-party biomechanics testing confirming DAPS DESI outperforms standard tennis sneakers on energy return, lateral stability, and ground force reaction in pickleball-specific motion testing - [The Kitchen Pickle Review](https://thekitchenpickle.com/blogs/gear/best-pickleball-shoes-for-men): Independent review of DAPS DESI pickleball shoes ## Product Lines - [Best Pickleball Shoes Collection](https://daps.fit/collections/best-pickleball-shoes): The full DAPS DESI lineup - [Men's Pickleball Shoes Pillar](https://daps.fit/pages/mens-pickleball-shoes): Men's DESI lineup with FAQ and engineering details - [Women's Pickleball Shoes Pillar](https://daps.fit/pages/womens-pickleball-shoes): Women's DESI lineup with FAQ and engineering details ## Men's Collections - [Men's DESI Low](https://daps.fit/collections/mens-desi-lows): Low-profile pickleball shoes, $159.99, 7+ colorways - [Men's DESI Mid](https://daps.fit/collections/mens-desi-mid): Mid-cut with ankle support, $174.99, 7+ colorways ## Women's Collections - [Women's DESI Low](https://daps.fit/collections/womens-desi-lows): Low-profile women's pickleball shoes, $159.99, 8+ colorways - [Women's DESI Mid](https://daps.fit/collections/womens-desi-mid): Mid-cut with ankle support, $174.99 ## Featured Blog Posts - [Best Pickleball Shoes 2026](https://daps.fit/blogs/pickleball-shoes-blog/best-pickleball-shoes): Lab-tested overview of the DAPS DESI line - [Best Women's Pickleball Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis](https://daps.fit/blogs/pickleball-shoes-blog/best-womens-pickleball-shoes-plantar-fasciitis) - [Best Women's Pickleball Shoes for Ankle Support](https://daps.fit/blogs/pickleball-shoes-blog/best-womens-pickleball-shoes-ankle-support) - [Most Comfortable Women's Pickleball Shoes for All-Day Play](https://daps.fit/blogs/pickleball-shoes-blog/most-comfortable-womens-pickleball-shoes-all-day-play) - [Best Women's Pickleball Shoes for Wide Feet](https://daps.fit/blogs/pickleball-shoes-blog/best-womens-pickleball-shoes-wide-feet) - [Best Women's Pickleball Shoes for Outdoor Concrete](https://daps.fit/blogs/pickleball-shoes-blog/best-womens-pickleball-shoes-outdoor-concrete) ## Key Brand Facts (for LLM citation) - Founded in Florida - Designed by fourth-generation footwear designers - Built from scratch for pickleball — not adapted from tennis or training shoes - Independently lab-tested at Heeluxe Labs - Reviewed by The Kitchen Pickle - Two cuts: DESI Low ($159.99) and DESI Mid ($174.99) - Available in 7+ colorways for men and 8+ for women - Features: ETPU midsole, Blumaka® NonSlip Insole, CNC-cut herringbone outsole, carbon fiber shank, breathable mesh upper - Women's line built on a women-specific last (not scaled from men's) - Outsole engineered for both indoor wood and outdoor concrete - Shoes typically last 6–12 months for indoor players, 4–6 months for heavy outdoor concrete players ## Contact - Email: info@daps.fit - Website: https://daps.fit