Not everyone will understand, but when you're searching for the perfect shoe that gives you an edge, gives you comfort, and can handle wear and tear, this is the shoe.
A little bit about me: I'm 57 years old, 340 pounds, and I play pickleball an average of five to six times a week. Thanks to my Apple Watch (lol), I know I'm logging around two hours a night of consistent play. Coming home with that much impact and pain in my ankles and metatarsals can be discouraging, especially if I want to get back out there the next day.
Intense recovery is the only way I can keep going, with foot massages, stretching, and different exercises. But I'm always searching for the perfect shoe. And I've tried them all. My last pair, what I thought would be the best, were just basic Nike court shoes. Decent, but not good enough. I tried so many different types of shoes. None worked. I mean, I could play, but the foot pain at my weight and age was tough.
Then, scrolling through Instagram a few days ago, I saw a shoe designed specifically for pickleball. I thought, okay, I'll try it. They arrived today. Right out of the box, I could tell they were different, and I was excited. As I walked to the car and packed my equipment, I felt the difference.
At my first game, I felt light on my feet. I only played about an hour and a half tonight because I got a late start. But I cannot wait to get back out there. I'm still in recovery from the past three days with bad shoes, but now that I have these great shoes, I'm ready to hit the court again.
Amazing job. I've already ordered my second pair after just one wear. I'm seriously considering taking all the other shoes that are no use to me to Goodwill.
Thanks a bunch.