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DAPS DESI Mid Black/White · Men’s Pickleball Shoes

DAPS DESI Mid – Black/White – Men’s Pickleball Shoes

4.9 4.9 out of 5.0 stars, from 300 verified reviews

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Color Black/White View all colors
Size · US Men's

Fits true to size. Wide feet or a roomier toe: go up half a size.

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  • 30-day returns
  • Lab tested by Heeluxe

Built for pickleball, padel and TYPTI. The games played inside 44 feet. Explosive cuts, hard stops, instant restarts.

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  • Heeluxe Lab Tested
  • 44-ft Engineered
  • 3 Court Sports: Pickleball · Padel · TYPTI
  • 30-Day Returns

The engineering

The tech inside DESI.

Four systems, one platform. Numbered on the shoe, explained in plain language.

Exploded view of the DAPS DESI: Blumaka insole, upper, ETPU midsole, carbon fiber shank and gum outsole
  1. ETPU foam midsole. Softens every landing and gives the energy back on your next push.
  2. CNC-cut traction. Non-marking rubber that grips through pushes and hard stops on any court.
  3. Carbon fiber shank. Holds the midfoot steady through sharp angles and direction changes.
  4. Blumaka NonSlip insole. Locks the foot in place so every drive puts power into the floor. Removable, so custom orthotics fit.

The detail

About this shoe

Power meets precision. The DAPS DESI Mid in Black / White is built for players who demand stability without losing speed. Designed specifically for pickleball—not adapted from tennis—the DESI Mid combines all-day comfort with explosive movement control.

Its ETPU performance midsole delivers high energy return and shock absorption, while the Blumaka® NonSlip Insole ensures secure footing for sharp cuts, pivots, and fast reactions. The reinforced rubber outsole gives superior traction and durability across indoor and outdoor courts.

Engineered by fourth-generation footwear experts, DAPS shoes are purpose-built for serious players. The DESI Mid in Black / White is as versatile as it is bold—ready for every serve, rally, and win.

Side profile of Men’s DAPS DESI Mid pickleball shoe – ankle-reinforced design enhances balance and movement precision.

Independent testing

Lab tested at Heeluxe.

Tested at the Heeluxe biomechanics lab against four top-selling court shoes. The full results, method and footage are on the Technology page.

  • +11%

    Faster starts and stops

  • Fastest

    Quicker change of direction

  • Best

    Step-back movements

Verified buyers

300 players. 4.9 stars.

4.9

300 verified reviews across DESI colorways

  • 5 stars: 270 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 21 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 6 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (1%)
  • 1 star: 1 (0%)
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T J McCarthy
Sport: Pickleball, Padel
Fit: True to Size
Wide Feet: No
Foot conditions (optional): Ankle instability
Plays: 5+ a week
Second Pair!

Second Pair! I’ll buy more soon. Comfy.

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Patrick Groghan
Good performance/feel. Great customer service!

I love the performance and feel of the shoe. Perfect width, I have wide feet. I felt it helped with my plantar fasciitis and joint pain!! Normally I can play 1.5 hrs before my joints and feet(plantar) start to flare up. However with the Daps I am able to last 4 hours in one session. The sole lasted less than 4 weeks before it wore out. I did play10 hours a week plus though. Their customer service was responsive to my concerns and came up with a more than fair solution. (Discount to my next purchase. Thank you Phoebe.

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Mark Farris DDS
Found my pickleball shoe

Finally found my pickleball shoes. Two name brands of new shoes were pealing up toenails on both feet. I cut my nails as short as possible and laced up tight as I could pull and still was pealing up toenails. One toe bled heavy into a brand new $130 pickleball shoe first time playing with them. I was watching The Kitchen with Will Howells being interviewed. At the end Will mentioned he wore DAPS and they stopped his foot from moving forward in the shoe. Jared said he loved the shoes as well. My ears perked up and I ordered the shoe right away. Glad I did. The rebound and support in the shoe is top notch. My game improved first time out, what a difference a shoe makes. My feet are very happy.

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Daniel Negron
Love these

Love these. I’m already stocking up on my next pair. Definitely waiting on the pink ones to come out.

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Sam S
Tried out lots of shoes in the past. This one is a Great Shoe - Very Premium!

Was researching a lot of pickleball shoes and came across the daps! Found a great comparison of the shoes at: www.solelypickleball.com
Got them and they are really premium leather shoes. Very durable and good looking.

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Anonymous
The most comfortable shoes I have ever

The most comfortable shoes I have ever worn

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Richard W. Duncan
Comfortable right out of the box

Comfortable right out of the box. Great mid foot support, heel cushion, and ankle stability. I am an orthopaedic surgeon and am recommending to my patients that play pickleball and tennis.

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Dr Matthew Pinto
COMFORTABLE and STYLISH

The most comfortable, supportive athletic shoe I've ever owned. I actually wear them daily as a sneaker not just for pickleball. Get compliments all the time, even from my teenage sons.

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Anthony DiLaura
Love the 'locked in' feel you get when you step into the DAPS Desi!

Love the 'locked in' feel you get when you step into the DAPS Desi!. I was having a few heel issues in other shoes but these are super comfortable, light weight, and provide great stability, and the heel pain is going away. I've worn them for about three weeks the treads are showing normal wear, the tops are super clean and well constructed. No complaints here, love the look, love the feel (even after hours of play)!

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Matt Troutman
Thanks Daps!

Great looking shoe. Very comfortable and durable with lots of grip.

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Brandon Walters
Phenomenal shoe

Phenomenal shoe. Finally, a shoe that actually helps you on the court. Great comfort, feel, and spring.Wearing these makes me feel like I did when i got new shoes as a kid and felt like I could run faster and jump higher. Ordered 3 more pairs already.

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Dave Weber
The best Pickleball sneakers I’ve ever owned! I

The best Pickleball sneakers I’ve ever owned! I have 2 pair now . I have arthritis and plantar fasciitis in my feet and limp to the car after playing. Now my feet feel fresh after playing for 2 hours . I may by a 3rd pair for a daily sneaker. Great productThank You

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scott wolff
Top notch!

Great shoe all around. Grippy insole that feels like you’re walking on air. Nice wide toe box. A well made shoe.

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Robb Hebble
This is the BEST pickleball shoe I’ve worn…ever! Nice wide toe box

This is the BEST pickleball shoe I’ve worn…ever! Nice wide toe box, allowing toes room to grip, increasing stability & balance. Another cool feature on these shoes, they took the time to put in a high-end nonslip sole. These shoes are made to play in - for hours on end! Do your game and feet a favor… Order a pair! DAPS is a company that pays attention to detail and if you have any questions they’re willing to speak with you directly. DAPS is the kind of company that I would love to collaborate with… blsdp.com , testicular, cancer awareness.
Thank you, we’ll be looking for DAPS socks, and compression wear soon (:

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Bryan Brenchley
High quality pickleball specific shoe that is form fitting but gives freedom of movement.

I was looking for a quality pickleball shoe after my last pair wore out. This shoe is quality all around. From the first time I stepped into them it was a snug but not too tight fit. The shoe feels like an extension of my foot. Very comfortable yet firm. I only have about 5 hours of wear on them so far, but at this point they feel great and give me good freedom of movement. Definitely recommend.

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AppleJohn_ | Noizy Pickleball
Noizy Pickleball Approved!!

amazing in every way!!! I feel like my game it kicked up a notch w/ these - ESPECIALLY a fresh pair!! dAPS are the only pickleball shoes I trust or need - PLAY NOIZY MY FRIENDZ!

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kenneth dobuler
Great shoes

Great shoes. Amazing support and fit. Looks great. Excellent traction on the court.

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Adam Potash
Probably the most comfortable court shoes I’ve ever put on

Probably the most comfortable court shoes I’ve ever put on.

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Ivaylo Petkov
Good looking shoes

They look great and feel very comfortable.Highly recommended!!

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Michael Meyers
So far the Daps have been a real upgrade for my pickleball

So far the Daps have been a real upgrade for pickleball. They're bouncy (I feel quicker on the court - which is great since I'm 62). And they have real good mid-foot support. Previous pickleball shoes I was using, I rolled my foot twice due to lack of support.

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Fred "Bad Boy RedBean" Plunkett
I knew immediately

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.

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William
These guys get it! Favorite shoes I own.

Seriously these are my favorite pair of shoes. It's obvious the DAPS guys know their sneakers!

I have the all whites and I wear them everywhere. They feel amazing and supportive on the pickleball court. They feel great at the gym - especially on leg days. And they also look awesome when I'm walking around in everyday life.

I usually don't look good in shoes when I wear shorts but these look great.

Fit & sizing

Your size. Without the guesswork.

Will the DESI fit wide feet?

Yes. The DESI runs wider than most court shoes: think a bear cuddle, not a hug. For even more room, go up half a size, and the removable insole leaves space for custom orthotics.

Is the DESI good for plantar fasciitis?

Many players with plantar fasciitis tell us they like playing in the DESI. It has a cushioned ETPU midsole and a removable Blumaka insole, so custom orthotics fit. It is a court shoe, not a medical product, and is not designed to treat or prevent any condition.

Does the DESI Mid support the ankle?

Yes. The DESI Mid adds a higher collar to the DESI platform for more ankle and Achilles coverage and a locked-in feel, with the same outsole and midsole as the Low. Prefer a free ankle and maximum court feel? The DESI Low is the low-cut version.

Court to street

Engineered for the court. Designed so you don't have to change out of it.

DAPS DESI Low in Pink/White in a ready stance on an outdoor pickleball court
The same DAPS DESI Low in Pink/White worn off court, feet up beside a paddle and ball

Two heights, one platform

DESI Low vs. DESI Mid.

DESI Low compared with DESI Mid
DESI Mid You're viewing thisDESI Low
Ankle coverageHigher collar, more holdLow cut, free ankle
FeelAdded support, locked inLow-profile speed, maximum feel
Best forWant more ankle coverage, aggressive moversFast lateral play, most players
Colorways78
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FAQ

Questions? We've got you.

Who is the DESI Mid best for?

Players who want more ankle coverage, and aggressive movers. The DESI Mid adds a higher collar to the DESI platform for more hold and a locked-in feel, with the same outsole and midsole as the DESI Low.

Is there a women's DESI?

Yes. The women's DESI is a true women's shoe, built on its own women's last rather than resized from the men's, on the same platform: ETPU midsole, carbon fiber shank, CNC-cut traction and the Blumaka NonSlip insole.

Can I wear tennis or running shoes for pickleball?

You can, but they're built for different games. Running shoes are made for forward motion and roll on hard lateral cuts. Tennis shoes handle 78-foot baselines, not 44-foot restarts. The DESI is engineered for pickleball's cuts, stops and restarts, with a carbon fiber shank and CNC-cut traction.

Do DESI shoes run true to size?

Yes, generally. If you have wide feet or want a roomier toe box, go up half a size. If you're between sizes, go up.

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