Babolat Pulsa Padel Shoe

CAD $114.99

Shoes are not stocked in the pro shop and must be ordered from this website. Customers who wish to try shoes on before committing to them may choose SHIP TO STORE.

Custom Monogram (+CAD $5.00)

We will laser engrave up to three letters (usually initials) into both of your shoes to make them identifiable in the event they are lost or stolen. The letters will be 3-5mm tall and will be placed on an outer facing. In most cases they will not be noticed by anybody who doesn’t know they are there.

Description

Babolat ™ Pulsa Padel Shoe

The Brand

Babolat is a French company that has been around since 1875. Over the past 25 years, their outdoor court shoes have consistently improved in quality.

Babolat Logo
Est. 1875

In part, this is because they have partnered with Michelin — also a French company — to develop one of the best out-soles for tennis, padel, and pickleball.

Michelin Logo
Est. 1889

Traditionally, tennis players have had to choose between durability without comfort (Adidas) and comfort without durability (Nike). In the past decade, however, Babolat and Michelin have combined to develop a sole that offers sufficient durability with reasonable comfort. This blend gives up a bit on the durability side, but it adds comfort to every step the athlete will take in their shoes. At the same time, this blend ensures that athletes will get sufficient mileage before having to buy a new pair of shoes.

The Category

This court shoe is in our Teen Transition category. Shoes in this category NOT are suitable for continuous use over prolonged periods of time. They are designed for teens who will probably outgrow their shoes before they wear them out. Shoes in this category are all about saving money for parents of growing teens.

The Insole

This is a basic shoe with a basic insole. As with all athletic shoes, players should monitor wear on their insoles over time and expect to replace the insoles at about the halfway point in the life of the shoe.

The Shape

We describe this shoe as a D width with a standard toe taper. D-width is standard-width for men’s shoes and wide-width for ladies. Standard taper shoes tend to fit younger athletes better than older athletes because forefeet tend to widen over time.

As always, the best advice we can give you is to come into our store for a fitting before buying any new court shoes. As we age and as we engage/disengage in athletics, our feet change shape. On average, a player’s foot size increases by one and one-half sizes between the ages of 16 and 60. During this period, feet also widen by one to two widths. As a result, we have learned that the most common cause of foot pain in our athletes is that they are wearing shoes that are too small. Because their feet have changed so gradually over time, they have not noticed it. By coming in for a fitting, players can be sure they are buying the right size and shape for their feet right now.

The Outer Sole

The outer sole of this shoe is a hard non-marking synthetic rubber. This type of sole offers maximum durability on acrylic tennis/pickleball courts and reasonable traction on most common surfaces — except hardwood and polished concrete. Although wear patterns will vary from athlete to athlete, we rate this sole at 750-1000 km.

The Platform

We rate the platform of this shoe as recreational, which is is our middle rating for court shoe platforms. The platform on this shoe is wide enough for casual/recreational use.

Ride

This shoe features a high cushioning EVA heel pad for an enhanced ride. However, this is an athletic shoe for younger players not a highly cushioned “comfort” shoe for older athletes.

The Upper

The upper on this shoe is primarily perforated polyurethane leather.

The Lacing system

The lacing system on this shoe features six pairs of eyelets plus an additional lace-lock eyelet for those who need it. The top four eyelets are reinforced; the top two are punched. The laces are three-quarter round, which is ideal.


Product Details

Gender

Men

Brand

Sport

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Grade

Teen Transition

Shoe Size

US MEN 7, US MEN 7.5, US MEN 8, US MEN 8.5, US MEN 9, US MEN 9.5, US MEN 10, US MEN 10.5, US MEN 11, US MEN 11.5, US MEN 12, US MEN 12.5, US MEN 13

Shoe Width

Item Type

Special Order Item

Try Shoes On

If you want to try shoes on, order them and choose SHIP TO STORE. You will be notified by email when they are in-store so that you can go in and try them on.

Ecommerce Offers

All offers on this website are ecommmerce offers unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Ecommerce offers must be ordered from this website. They cannot be ordered in the pro shop.

Pro Shop Availability

Our ecommerce website and our pro shop are different business units that operate independently of each other.

This ecommerce website does not track pro shop inventory, pro shop offers, or pro shop prices.

If you want information about pro shop inventory, offers, or prices, please visit the pro shop where a coach can help you in person.

Ship To Pro Shop Options

Most orders placed through this website may be shipped to your home or business. Some items may also be shipped to our southwest Calgary pro shop for local pickup.

We also offer a special SHIP TO STORE option for people purchasing the following items:

  1. shoes
  2. racquet bags

Shoes

If you see a shoe you are interested in, but want to try it on before committing to owning it, you may order it online and choose SHIP TO STORE. Once it arrives in the pro shop, you will be notified so that you can go to the pro shop and try it on.

If it does not fit or if you decide not to purchase it for any reason, it will be refunded.

Bags

We offer the same option for racquet bags. Simply order online and choose SHIP TO STORE.

You will be notified when the bag is ready for pickup. If you decide it is not right for you, the order will be canceled and refunded.

Exceptions

Please note that this option does not apply to engraved or customized items. Once items are engraved or customized, they cannot be returned.