Court Health60-second check
Is your court shoe holding you back?
Four quick questions about how you play, what’s in your shoe and the shape of your arch. You’ll get a straight answer, even if the answer is “you don’t need an insole.”
Question 1 of 4
How many hours a week do you play?
The 2026 injury research tracked this one closely.
Question 2 of 4
How old are your court shoes?
A worn-out shoe is a shoe problem, not an insole problem.
Question 3 of 4
What’s under your foot right now?
Pull the insole out of your court shoe if you’re not sure.
Question 4 of 4
Which footprint looks like yours?
Wet your foot, step on a paper bag, compare.
Your result
Your match: PICKLEBALLPRO, medium arch
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Why we built this check
Our reviewer Drew McCartt tested the CURREX PICKLEBALLPRO in January 2025 and scored it 4.75 out of 5. Eighteen months later, it is in three pairs of his court shoes.
But an insole is only the right fix for some players. Worn-out shoes need replacing. Diagnosed foot problems need a podiatrist. This check sorts you into the right bucket before you spend a dollar.
What it can do, and what it can’t
It can
- Replace the thin factory insole
- Match your arch: low, medium or high
- Add cushioning for long sessions
- Keep your foot from sliding on cuts
It can’t
- Prevent injuries. No insole has shown that for pickleball
- Fix pain you already have. See a professional
- Replace a warm-up or a rest day
- Rescue a worn-out shoe
Lee KJ et al., Frontiers in Public Health, 2026 (383 players; odds ratio 1.06 per weekly hour of play). Bonanno DR et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017.
Pickleball Union reader offer
CURREX PICKLEBALLPRO
$59.95 → $47.96
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Questions readers ask
Will they fit my court shoes?
Most likely. Trim them to match your shoe’s original insole. They fit widths up to 2E. Low-volume shoes can feel snug for the first session.
How long do they last?
CURREX says about 12 months or 500 miles, whichever comes first.
Do I need to break them in?
Drew found them snug for the first 30 minutes, then they settled. Wear them for a practice session before a tournament.
