adidas Courtquick Padel Shoes, Men's 2026

Think of it as the padel shoe for someone who plays for fun and does not want to think about it. The midsole is Cloudfoam+, adidas's everyday cushioning (some colourways add Bounce), which retailers say feels comfortable straight away. A TPU stabiliser under the mid-foot resists the twist you get when you change direction, and the Slingframe upper holds the foot without much fuss.

Underneath is the part that matters most on a UK court: an Adiwear rubber outsole with a tread pattern made for padel, so it grips on the sand-covered turf and lets you slide a touch into the ball. The toe has Adituff reinforcement for the spot where it drags. It is a simpler build than the Crazyquick, with no Boost insert and no pivot point, and it is priced to match.

A UK retailer's testers rate the Courtquick true to size. A reviewer on adidas's Finnish site found it slightly big but very comfortable. We would order your usual size and, if you are between sizes, think about whether you wear thick socks: a shoe with a softer upper has more give than a snug lace-up like the Crazyquick.

Our listing runs from 6 to 13 in half sizes. Weight is quoted at 12.8 oz, roughly 363 g, in a US 10.5; that is the only figure we found.

For a sturdier tennis-derived shoe, see the Barricade Clay HQ8424, or the cushioned Defiant Speed Clay. The Crazyquick Boost adds the Boost insert and more cushioning; the Crazyquick Lightstrike swaps to a lighter foam and a snugger fit. The Courtquick is the one for someone who plays now and then and wants the padel sole at a lower price. Our Crazyquick range page explains the two midsoles side by side.

If you play three or more sessions a week, the simpler midsole and lighter build will show their limits, and you will want more cushioning and support. A heavier player, or one with joint trouble, should look at the Boost or a shoe from another brand; ASICS's Gel-Dedicate 9 is the usual rival at this level, and Wilson's Courtglide is another entry-price option. The women's equivalent is the Courtquick W.

The shoe is half the job. Pair it with a soft first racket such as the adidas RX Series or Match Light, and read our beginner padel racket page for the full list. A tube of adidas Speed RX balls and a look at our padel balls page finish the basics.

A flatter, lighter starter alternative is the Mizuno Break Shot 5, and a more cushioned one is the Mizuno Wave Enforce Court. Add a Karakal insole if your arch wants it, carry everything in a padel bag, and refresh your padel grips when the handle goes slick. Browse every pair on the padel shoes and men's padel shoes pages, and see the padel racket range when you are ready. Our guide to choosing a padel racket starts from scratch.