Court Shoes vs. Running Shoes..What's the Difference? – Pickleball Depot

Running and pickleball are both sports that depend heavily on use of the feet, but the way the feet are used in each sport is significantly different. Having appropriate footwear specific to each sport is critical. Cushion and Support The design of running shoes supports, stabilizes and cushions your feet. When you run, you tend to go in one direction, forward. Running shoes are designed to help the body cope with the rigours of running. Running shoes have cushioned toe and heel areas to reduce impact from heel-to-toe strikes on the ground. While there is some lateral stability built into running shoes, it is usually very little because side-to-side motions are uncommon in running. Cushioned shoes are also called "neutral" shoes according to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. They're fashioned for people with high arches. Stability running shoes are for those people