Padel shoes Mizuno

Mizuno, a brand from Osaka established in 1906

Mizuno was founded in 1906 in Osaka, when Rihachi Mizuno and his younger brother Rizo opened a sports shop. More than a century later, the company maintains a culture of engineers: it studies the biomechanics of the foot before designing its soles. In padel, this approach results in shoes designed for a game of side steps, sudden stops, and explosive starts near the walls, where the foot must remain stable without losing agility. The men's and women's versions share these principles, with a fit tailored to each body shape.

Other brands

Padel shoes also come in various brands:

• Asics.
• Bullpadel.
• Joma.
• Nox.
• Munich.
• Lotto.
• J'hayber.

All shoes are gathered on the shoes page.

The Wave Plate, cushioning and stability combined

Finalised in 1997, the Wave Plate is a thin wavy plate placed at the heart of the midsole. Upon impact, it deforms and then returns to its shape, dispersing the shock energy across the entire foot instead of concentrating it at the heel, and returning some of that energy for the push-off. A foam alone sinks in and lets the foot roll; the plate, it, maintains a firm base. On a padel court, this stability matters with every lateral stop, when receiving a smash, or during a push-off after a rebound off the wall, when the ankle bears the whole weight of the body.

Chevron patterns and reinforcements adapted for sanded grass

The outsole of a Mizuno padel shoe typically combines a chevron pattern that grips the sand spread on synthetic grass without hindering pivots, and areas dedicated to stability under the forefoot. Flex grooves stiffen the shoe against twisting to ensure the foot doesn’t roll during directional changes. The upper combines breathable mesh and reinforcements in TPU in areas that rub against the ground during lunges and slides, starting with the toe, while a firm heel counter keeps the heel in place at every start.

Good deals

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Frequently asked questions

What shoe size should I choose for a Mizuno padel shoe?

Keep about half a centimeter between your big toe and the front of the shoe, as the foot moves forward during stops. Try the pair on at the end of the day with your playing socks, and check that the heel doesn’t lift when you go up on your toes.

Why does the sole wear down mostly at the forefoot?

In padel, we lean forward and often drag the toe during low volleys and defences. This area rubs against the sanded grass with every rally: it’s where the chevrons wear down first and where the reinforcements of the upper sustain the most friction.

Does the Wave Plate make the shoe heavier?

No, the plate is thin and its weight remains modest compared to the shoe. It mainly depends on the thickness of the outsole and the reinforcements of the upper, which are more generous on versions designed for durability than on lightweight versions.

When should I replace my padel shoes?

As soon as the chevrons at the forefoot become smooth, when the shoe feels softer upon landing, or when the upper develops a hole at the toe. A sole that no longer grips the sand causes the foot to slide with every step, increasing the risk of ankle sprains.

How to maintain padel shoes after a game?

Tap the soles to knock off the sand, remove the insole, and allow the pair to dry in the open air, away from a radiator that can detach the reinforcements. A soft brush and lukewarm water are enough to clean the upper, without machine washing.