If you’ve bought a Kuikma racket, there’s a good chance you’ve walked past the Kuikma shoes nearby and wondered if they’re worth adding to the basket. Decathlon sells padel shoes under the Kuikma name across several tiers. Here’s what’s in the range, what the listings say about the soles, and how to judge them against branded options.
A note on sources: decathlon.co.uk blocked our checks on 18 October 2026, so we couldn’t confirm current Kuikma shoe prices or specifications on Decathlon’s product pages. Model names and details below are from Decathlon’s search-indexed listings, which aren’t dated. The returns details are from Decathlon’s customer help site, which we could reach.
Kuikma’s padel shoe range explained
Kuikma is Decathlon’s in-house padel brand, the same one behind the Kuikma racket range. Its shoes are sold as padel shoes, and the PS 990 Dynamic listing describes a herringbone outsole for grip on artificial turf.
Decathlon’s search-indexed UK listings include these models:
| Model | What the listings show |
|---|---|
| PS 990 Dynamic | Men’s and women’s padel shoe; men’s about 335 g, mesh upper, dense EVA midsole, herringbone outsole |
| PS Stab | Adult padel shoe; no specification found |
| PS Pro | Adult padel shoe; no specification found |
| PS 500 | Found only as a kids’ shoe |
Decathlon also lists other Kuikma padel shoes, but we couldn’t confirm their current names, specifications or prices. Prices and names shift as Decathlon refreshes the range, and colourways come and go, so check decathlon.co.uk or ask in store for what’s currently on sale.
What the sole and cushioning mean in practice
The details that matter most in any padel shoe are the outsole (a herringbone or padel-specific pattern for artificial grass), lateral support for side-to-side movement, and cushioning you’re comfortable in for a full session. The PS 990 Dynamic listing covers the first and third: a herringbone outsole and a dense EVA midsole, in a light shoe of about 335 g.
For the other Kuikma models, read the current listing for the outsole type and what it says about support, and if you can, try a pair on in store and move side to side before you buy. If you’re comparing with a branded shoe, our full guide to padel shoes in the UK covers the wider market.
How Kuikma compares to branded shoes
Compare tier with tier: a Kuikma entry model against a branded beginner shoe, and a top Kuikma model against a mid-range branded one. In each case check the outsole pattern, the weight, what the listing says about lateral support, and the price on the day.
Where branded shoes have an edge is evidence. Brands such as ASICS, Adidas and Bullpadel list detailed technology for their padel shoes, and there are more independent reviews to go on. For Kuikma we could find less beyond Decathlon’s own listings and customer reviews, so there’s less to go on if you want to know how a pair holds up after a season of regular play.
Sizing and buying notes
Check Decathlon’s size guide on the product page, and if you’re between sizes, try both in store if you can. Padel involves a lot of side-to-side movement, so the shoe should hold your heel and midfoot without pinching.
Kuikma shoes are sold online at decathlon.co.uk and in Decathlon’s UK stores, but which models and sizes are on the shelf varies by branch. If you want to try a shoe on before buying, check store stock online or ring ahead.
Check Decathlon’s returns policy before you rely on it. Its customer help site says members get up to 365 days to return unwanted products, and non-members up to 30 days from purchase with proof of purchase, but only if the product is unused, clean and in its original packaging. The 365-day window applies only if you give your membership at purchase. Used products aren’t accepted under that policy, so once you’ve played in a pair, don’t count on returning them because the fit’s wrong. Try them on in store instead. Your legal rights on faulty goods are separate and still apply.
Who should buy Decathlon padel shoes
A Kuikma shoe makes sense for anyone who isn’t sure padel is a long-term thing yet, wants to try shoes on in a high-street store, or plays occasionally enough that a premium shoe would be overkill. Check the current listing for a padel or herringbone outsole before you buy.
If you’re playing several times a week and pushing hard on quick direction changes, compare against the specialist brands too – see our full guide to padel shoes in the UK for the wider market, or our ranked picks if you want specific recommendations across price points.