Nox Nerbo Padel Shoes 2026 (Men's)

The Nerbo is the Nox shoe that's sold on movement. Padel Shack's listing calls the sole lighter and more flexible than other high-performance shoes, and the sock collar replaces the usual padded tongue-and-lace pressure with a snug cuff round the ankle. Tennis Warehouse Europe says the 2026 version is tougher than the last Nerbo, in both sole and upper, on abrasive courts.

Underneath sit a low-density phylon midsole and a popcorn EVA layer for cushioning, an Ortholite insole, and Nox's AGG raised heel, which tips you slightly forward into the ready position. Inside, an AbraXone lining guards the edge you drag on lateral pushes.

The tread is a hybrid of herringbone channels and small studs. Herringbone bites into sandy artificial grass and clears the sand as you move; the studs help when the court is swept and fast. Most UK clubs swing between the two depending on the week and the weather, so a hybrid is the safe bet if you play at more than one venue. Our padel shoes guide explains the sole types in more detail.

Nox's chart puts a UK 10 at EU 45 and a 29.3 cm foot, and Spanish brands don't always line up with the UK number on your trainers. Measure your foot heel to longest toe, standing, at the end of the day, then pick from the centimetre column rather than the size on your old trainers. Between two sizes, go up; padel socks are thick.

We list UK 8 to 13 in this men's colourway. If you need something smaller or a women's fit, our women's padel shoes page has more choice.

Nox has four shoes worth comparing. The AT10 Lux is its lightest at 411 g, with a full sock-style upper. The AT10 Pro is the structured one, 426 g with a TPU-braced mesh and reinforced toe. Lamperti's ML10 Hexa adds a TPU heel and comes in a gum-soled unisex version. The Nerbo sits nearest the Lux in spirit: flexible and quick, with a sock collar rather than a full sock upper.

Players who move a lot and like to feel the court: quick net players, counter-punchers, anyone who finds stiff shoes clumpy. It suits club players at every level, and newer players will get as much from a good sole as from a good racket; our beginner padel rackets page covers the other half.

Tap the sand out after every session and dry them away from radiators. Keep them for the court, because pavements grind down any padel sole. When the herringbone under the ball of your foot is smooth, the grip has gone. And note the name: Nox also makes Nerbo balls, which you'll want in the bag too. Browse men's padel shoes if you'd like to compare other brands, or read how to choose a padel racket to finish the kit.