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Men's Skechers Viper Court Pro Pickleball Shoe

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Men's Skechers Viper Court Pro Pickleball Shoe

88Universal Acclaim

The Skechers Viper Court Pro is widely praised for exceptional comfort, arch support, and stability, with most reviewers calling it among the best pickleball shoes they've tried. However, fit inconsistency is a notable issue—some find the shoe too narrow in the toe box while others praise its width, and sizing appears unpredictable across different foot types.

Sentiment Breakdown

67 positive / 26 neutral / 7 negative

Pros

  • Exceptional comfort right out of the box with minimal break-in
  • Excellent arch support suitable for plantar fasciitis and high arches
  • Great stability and lateral mobility for court movement
  • Lightweight design with good cushioning
  • Wide toe box appeals to many players with flattening or wider feet

Cons

  • Fit inconsistency: too narrow for some, too wide for others
  • Unreliable sizing; may run small or tight depending on foot shape
  • Potential durability concerns with lace eyelets and sole longevity

What Reviewers Mention

Comfort
59% of reviews
Fit & Sizing
37% of reviews
Arch Support
22% of reviews
Stability
19% of reviews
Durability
7% of reviews

Specifications

Court TypeAll Court
Upper MaterialMesh

Where to Buy

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 27 reviews

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80Universal Acclaim

shoes: good fit

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Men's Skechers Viper Court Shoes: I wore them around the house for a couple of hours and they felt fine. I have a narrow foot so I wasn't sure about the fit. Finally got outside and they were great. I didn't play any better but that's on me. ;-)

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80Universal Acclaim

Skechers Viper Court Pro Pickleballl Shoe: I always wear Skechers so I was excited to see this pickleball shoe advertised on Tennis Channel. This is a men's shoe but I am a lady and ordered it any way. Size 7 in men's is equivalent to a size 8.5 in a ladies' shoe. I've only worn them twice but they feel great. So far so good.

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Skecher Viper court Pro: Comfortable and stable. I have a narrow foot and these work good for me.

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100Universal Acclaim

Sketchers Viper Court Pro: I've played tennis & pickleball for nearly two decades and have tried most of the brands. My expectations were low since Sketchers isn't well known for athletic shoes, but these are the best I've ever had! Normally I take my shoes off after returning home from play, but these are so comfortable I forget sometimes. So many tennis shoes soles (even with 6 month warranty) wear out prematurely. These have stood up better than any other shoe I've played with! Kudos to Sket

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60Mixed or Average

Light and Supportive: These shoes are light and yet provide adequate support for pickleball. There is a design flaw in that the shoe lace eyelets are not reinforced with plastic so the lace may rip through the fabric.

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100Universal Acclaim

Great shoes: Thanks

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sketchers pickleball shoes: very comfortable and good arch support

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Comfortable shoes for high arches : Pickleball Central website was easy to navigate to explore the different shoe options and research the best options. After researching, I selected the Skechers as I needed a comfortable shoe with high arches and a wide toe box. After playing several hours I am very happy with this choice. The shoes are lightweight with great stability and provide lateral mobility. The ordering process was easy and the shoes arrived in two days.

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100Universal Acclaim

Shoes: Great stability

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Skechers Viper Court Pro Pickleball Shoe - Men's: Great shoe ! Offers awesome support !

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Skechers Viper Pickleball Shoe is my best: I've been trying a lot of pickleball shoes, and Sketchers Viper Pro is the best of the lot. Light, grabs the indoor court surface well, and is very comfortable.

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Skechers Men’s Viper Court Pro Pickleball Shoes: Skechers Men’s Viper Court Pro Pickleball Shoes feel amazing on the pickleball court.

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Excellent Shoe!: I have purchased many high end PB or court shoes in the past 6 months to alleviate pain from plantar fasciitis. These shoes are the BEST out of many high end shoes that I have tried. The arch support is great without sacrificing the ability to “feel” the surface beneath them. Many shoes for plantar fasciitis are very stiff, and so built up off the ground that you cannot “feel” the ground. These are wonderful shoes, and I LOVE the colors!

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80Universal Acclaim

Viper pro : As advertised

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True fit & comfortable: I ordered this shoe, Viper Court Pro, together with another model, Viper Court, both in size 11 thinking I would return one pair. This shoe, the Pro, has slightly less room in toebox than the older Viper Court model, yet was still adequate for my size 11 foot. Both shoes are very comfortable. I decided to keep both models, using one strictly indoors and the other strictly outdoors. I’d say both are true fit.

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100Universal Acclaim

Comfortable and well made.: Very comfotable shoes with good quality. The relaxed fit is almost like a 2E which is what I wear. Very happy with it.

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Skechers Viper Court Pro PBall Shoe: Best shoe I've ever worn for pickleball, Excellent support and super comfortable from day one. Highly recommend.

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60Mixed or Average

Too small and narrow: I ordered a 7 for a women's 9 and they were too small. They are also quite narrow in the toe box.

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Pickleball shoes: Why you say about that I bought these a couple of weeks ago and tried them out three times and they worked very good I'm very pleased with the purchase

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Nice light shoe with great cushion and support: Nice light shoe with great cushion and support, though I do question its durability.

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60Mixed or Average

Cool shoes!: I really liked the look and feel. However they were a little too wide for my feet.

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20Generally Unfavorable

Very tight in toes. Have damaged toes for attempting to walk/play a match or two in them. Too stiff; too tight; very surprised that Sketchers, now for their comfort, would put out a product like this. My podiatrist warned me against this purchase.: Don't recommend this product until they fix their issues. 10+ year pickleball player; there are better products on the market.

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100Universal Acclaim

Skecher Viper Court Pro Pickleball Shoes: Very comfortable right out of the box. No real breakin period needed. Wider in the toes than some other shoes, which is nice for an older guy like me whose feet are flattening. The white nylon mesh on top does show scuff marks sometimes.

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Skechers Viper Court Pickleball sneakers: I had a new pair of New Balance but after 3-4 games my feet started to hurt. I tried the Vipers and am very happy. These sneakers are wider than the New Balance and have a bigger toe box. I ordered a second pair for outdoor play and am keeping the first pair for indoor only

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60Mixed or Average

Good quality, didn't fit: Ordered these online. The shoes looked great, good quality but not a wide enough toe box for me. I'm a female who often buys sport shoes in men's sizes for better fit. Had to return.

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