Padel clothing & footwear
To play padel you can wear any type of comfortable activewear and trainers, but there are more padel-specific options that can offer you great benefits.
Our partners at Pro:Direct have created this essential guide with everything you need to know about padel clothing and footwear.
Padel clothing
Whether you’re playing socially or competitively, clothing built for padel keeps you cool, confident, and ready to move.
Pro:Direct have a wide range of clothes that not only look great but offer functional features around body cooling and injury prevention.
What to look for:
- Stretch fabrics: Allow unrestricted movement on fast points.
- Moisture-wicking technology: Keeps you dry during long rallies.
- Breathable layers: Essential for outdoor and warm-weather play.
Top tip: Layer with lightweight warm-ups during winter months - the right clothing keeps muscles loose and movement fluid.
Padel footwear
Movement is everything in padel - side steps, sprints, split steps, and lunges. The right shoes help you move efficiently while protecting your joints and ensuring maximum grip.
What makes a padel shoe different?
- Lateral support: Designed for fast, side-to-side movement.
- Durable outsole: Padel courts are textured — herringbone or mixed-pattern soles give the right traction.
- Cushioning and shock absorption: Protects your knees and ankles during quick pivots and jumps.
Court surfaces
- Clay/Artificial turf courts: Go for herringbone soles for superior grip.
- Indoor courts: Look for non-marking soles and lightweight designs.