Reviews
Reviews from a podiatrist
who actually wears them.
Independent reviews of footwear and foot-care products. Every review discloses how the product was obtained (personal, purchased, or press sample). No paid placements. See the full review policy for our editorial rules.
Clove Forte 2
First impressions of the Clove Forte 2 healthcare-worker shoe, tested on shift by a podiatrist and a hospital-based physician: comfortable, supportive, waterproof.
Recommended now; durability check still in progress.
Diadem Court Burst (2E Wide)
A podiatrist's review of the Diadem Court Burst pickleball shoe in 2E wide. After multiple sessions plus a five-hour 4.5 doubles tournament in Arizona, this is an excellent court shoe: snug midfoot, roomy 2E toebox, locked-in lateral support, zero ankle issues, zero break-in — and durability is holding up after weeks of regular play. Recommended.
Recommended now; durability check still in progress.
Tyrol Velocity V
After nearly two years of weekly play in Arizona, indoor and outdoor, the Tyrol Velocity V is one of the most stable, most durable pickleball shoes I've tested. Heavier than ultralight options, but the lateral support, toe-box room, and Vibram outsole earn the trade.