K-Swiss
The K-Swiss Express Light Wide receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its comfortable wide toe box, lightweight design, and no break-in period required, making it particularly popular among players with wide feet or foot problems. Most reviewers praise the shoe's court performance, stability, and true-to-size fit, though some note it may run large and recommend sizing down. The main drawbacks include ankle rubbing issues for some users due to the higher collar design, limited color options, and concerns about sole durability with heavy outdoor play.
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| Court Type | All Court |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.9 oz |
Dick's Sporting Goods
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no good colors: I want to buy these but the colors are bad. Even the gray looks dingy. A friend has the gray. They look like she has been wearing them for 10 years. Come on Kswiss and aasics for that matter, improve the colors.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Stable shoe: I moved from running shoes to court shoes when I started playing pickleball. I liked the fit of this shoe, and how comfortable they are. These work good for me on the basketball court, and the tennis court where I play.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Great wide shoe: Nice wide toe box. Haven't been able to find other wide PB shoes that work. The rest of my foot isn't wide, so a little loose on ankles, but tightening the laces and wearing thicker socks works.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Always consistent: My go-to court shoes, from tennis to pickleball. No break-in needed!
Pickleball Warehouse
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Very comfortable and light!: I tried several brands and styles of shoes for pickleball and this was by far the most comfortable. My feet are small but wide. The shoes felt comfortable as soon as I put my feet in them - no break in period required. They are also very light. I like them a lot better than my Babolat SFX which were bulky and not very sexy looking in comparison! I have found that I do have to tighten up the laces after playing a couple of games otherwise it feels loose around the ank
Pickleball Warehouse
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Pure comfort!: I am a size 6.5 with a tender protuberance on the lateral aspect of my left foot. I also need a wide toe box. This shoe was very comfortable as soon as I slipped my foot into it. I’ve played a few times in them and my feet have not hurt at all. I do have to retie the shoelaces after a couple of matches as it gets looser as I play. I have tried several shoes from different brands and this one is by far the most comfortable. It is light and wide as advertised.
Pickleball Central
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shoes: This would have been my third pair of K-Swiss, same everything as the other pairs except color. These did not fit at all and the tongue was too short. Sent back.***PBC Response*** Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Every shoe is not designed for every foot which is why we include a prepaid return label in every box for effortless returns for shoes tried on(as long as they have not been used outside). Please reach out to our customer service team by phone or email for more inf
Pickleball Central
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Wide size is roomier for toes: I have the KSwiss Express Lite in 7.5 regular width, and it was squeezing my toes. Toes issues on one foot began, including a bunion on the outside of one foot, which I have never experienced in all of my nearly 70 years! Now I have the same shoe in wide size, and it makes all the difference. They are comfortable and I don’t mind keeping them on after pickleball play. Definitely an improvement for me!
Pickleball Central
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Shoes: Had to return … too high and rubbed the inside ankle***PBC Response*** Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Every shoe is not designed for every foot which is why we include a prepaid return label in every box for effortless returns for shoes tried on(as long as they have not been used outside). Please reach out to our customer service team by phone or email for more information on the seamless process. - Anastasia, PBC Team
Pickleball Warehouse
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Best shoes ever: These are the most comfortable pickleball shoes right out of the box. I'm on my fifth pair (I play everyday) and I would definitely recommend them.
Pickleball Central
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Pickleball Shoes : The shoes were very sturdy with a feel for good court traction. I found the 'wide' width size though was still uncomfortable for my wide foot.
Pickleball Central
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Was disappointed that I had to send these shoes back because they ran small & my toes hit the end. : Wish you could just get an exchange for different size, but have to order all over. Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Poorly designed shoe: This shoe rubbed blisters above my instep in the first 15 minutes of play. I wear athletic shoes from runners to hikers to other court shoes, and I have never had a shoe rub here. This one gave me blisters on the inside of my foot. Terrible. I talked to someone else on the courts who had the same issue. Do not recommend. I would return them if I could as I will never wear them again.
Pickleball Central
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K swiss pickleball shoes: Not comfortable and too stiff. Too high around the ankle that causes rubbing and irritation. Very disappointed.
Pickleball Central
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Comfortable shoe: I have wide feet and felt great wearing these shoes the first day. They are true to size and didn’t require any breakin period
Pickleball Central
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Kswiss shoe: As someone with feet problems it's so had to find a good shoe. This one is amazingly comfortable. It's like the shoes are taking care of my feet.
Pickleball Central
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K Swiss pickleball shoes: Horrible design cuts into my ankle, even wearing socks with the ankle covering. Edge of the shoe is very hard and actually dug into my ankle and cut me. Poorly designed shoe
Pickleball Central
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KSwiss Express Light Pickleball Women's: Very comfortable and supportive sneaker. I ordered 9W could be a little wider for athletic shoe.
Pickleball Central
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kswiss pickleball sneakers: I just ordered my second pair of Kswiss sneakers. I love them. They have just the right amount of grip to the court, never slipping. I would highly recommend them.
Pickleball Central
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K Swiss pickleball shkes: I love these shoes but wish the soles lasted longer…they don’t last as long as other shoes ai have purchased…the top lasts forever.
Pickleball Central
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Sneakers: Very comfortable. Great fit
Pickleball Central
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shoe: These shoes are wonderful!
Pickleball Central
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K swiss shoes: Love these shoes! I just ordered my third pair. They give so much support and really last a long time. I usually play 6 times per week. The pair I just replaced lasted from Christmas until June. The ONLY thing I don’t like is that I have to wear longer socks because the shoes will dig into my ankle bone. It’s a small price to pay for my favorite shoes though.
Pickleball Central
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K-Swiss Express Light: These shoes are fantastic! They support my feet very comfortably! They're a great purchase and fit very well for me. Thanks!
Pickleball Central
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So Far So Good!: These are very comfortable and have nice court performance so far. I have no way of knowing how well they will hold up over time.
Pickleball Central
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KSwiss Light Wide Pickleball Shoes: Adore these shoes….needed wide shoes and KSwiss delivered…I have bunions and a hammer toe. I didn’t need to break these in . That extra width is perfect. This is my 4th pair of KSwiss. Perfect width and fit for me. I won’t order anything but KSwiss ❣️
Pickleball Central
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Swiss model PB shoe: Great shoe; liked it before so ordered another. Comfortable and wide width is best for stability, light so can move quickly. Like color as neutral so matches any outfit.
Pickleball Central
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Pickleball Sneaker: At first I loved them since it had a wide front and was comfortable but second time I used them I fell and the shoelaces left a scratch on my foot and skin peeled off and I am still in pain - I would of returned to hem but I don’t have the box they came in so very unhappy with them
Pickleball Central
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K Swiss Pickleball Light Express Wide: Great sneaker…I’m on my third pair. Please make this sneaker in black.
Pickleball Central
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shoes: Very good on the court, and very comfortable overall.
Pickleball Central
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K swiss pickleball sneaker: Great sneaker, but was too high on my ankle. I have a reconstructed ankle and it rubbed on the metal hardware. I need a lower sneaker. It was very comfortable otherwise, but I had to return it.
Pickleball Central
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K-Swiss Pickleball Shoes: The shoes arrived sooner than expected. They are very comfortable overall, with great lateral support. They grip the court surface very well and are lightweight. I do wish they had more arch support, but that is pretty easy to remedy with an insert.
Pickleball Central
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K-Swiss Express Light Pickleball Shoes: This is the second pair of these shoes that I have bought. I find them very comfortable, and there is little to no adjustment time to get used to wearing them. Even if you don't require a wide shoe, I highly suggest getting this shoe in wide, as the extra space in the toe box makes these shoes extremely comfortable!
Pickleball Central
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Fantastic : I have wide feet and these are perfect! They are supportive, balanced and do not hurt my toes. They grip the court well and I feel very stable in them. I would buy again.
Pickleball Central
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Good for wide feet: I ordered a six wide and it fits and is comfortable. Feet feel great after hours of play. I use my own insoles in all my shoes.
Pickleball Central
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k-Swiss Express - WIDE review: Shoe runs small, both in length and width (for the wide). I have kept the shoes, but have to use a shoe widener gadget to make them comfortable in the toe box.
Pickleball Central
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Good shoes!: I have another pair of case with court shoes but they were a size bigger and not wide. I finally found these in my size and a wide width which makes all the different. They are lightweight, comfortable from the very beginning and do well on the court. Highly recommend
Pickleball Central
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blisters on my ankles: too high up
Dick's Sporting Goods
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Great pickleball shoes: These shoes are light weight and supportive! Like walking on pillows!
Pickleball Central
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Good shoes: I love the sturdiness of these shoes. I’m on my second pair. They wear pretty well. I got a solid four months of use before they needed to be repaired. I usually play everyday.
Pickleball Central
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K-Swiss light wide pickleball shoe: I consistently purchase this shoe because of the width. It provides structure and support needed for playing pickleball, less lateral support than the same style in the tennis shoe. I wish that K Swiss would offer a variety of colors in this model - gray can get a bit boring.
Pickleball Central
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Love these shoes: These shoes fit like a glove. I just wish they would last longer than three months.
Pickleball Central
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K-Swiss Light PB Shoe- Excellent: Excellent support, and light cushioning is very comfortable. Good Support for side to side movement movement. True to size length, runs a little narrow. Ordered the Wide and was perfect for my medium wide foot.
Pickleball Central
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Love these shoes: Love everything about these shoes. The wide fit is not too wide, the toe box gives me plenty of room. Would highly recommend!
Pickleball Central
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great for those with foot challenges!: these shoes are super- my orthotics fit perfectly in them without challenge, and they feel supportive without feeling tight. Toe box is great as well. I highly recommend!
Pickleball Central
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Nice wide shoes: I have the older model of the K-Swiss Express Light Wide in size 5.5 and the size and width were perfect - absolutely loved it. The treads are now worn smooth so I was really happy that K-Swiss came out with another Express Light wide width. Unfortunately, the smallest size you now carry is a 6, which I ordered anyway with the hopes that a thick sock would take up some of the extra length. The shoe is still a little long and feels clunky, but thank goodness the heavy sock didn't
Pickleball Central
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Did not work for me -- bad bunions: I had high hopes for the shoes because they worked well for a friend of mine who has problem feet like me. But it was just a bit tight in the toe bed because of my bad bunions.
Pickleball Central
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Pickleball Product Review: New wide size fits great
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