Selkirk Sport launches pickleball-specific shoe line
January 14, 2025
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Jan. 14, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Selkirk Sport, a leader in pickleball innovation, today announced the launch of its pickleball-specific court shoe line, completing its head-to-toe offering.
After more than three years of rigorous testing with an advisory team of 3,500 professional players, coaches and key ambassadors, Selkirk is introducing the CourtStrike and CourtStrike Pro models, designed to enhance performance, comfort and safety on the court.
“Selkirk has always focused on providing players with the tools to elevate their game,” said Rob Barnes, co-founder and co-CEO of Selkirk Sport. “The CourtStrike line is a natural evolution, allowing us to fully outfit pickleball athletes and enhance their performance on the court.”
The line addresses the specific movements of pickleball, including lateral motion and quick directional changes. The shoes offer premium cushioning designed to offer shock absorption and fatigue reduction, allowing players to stay in the game longer.
Both models feature a wide toe box for comfort, high-abrasion rubber soles for durability and a six-month outsole warranty. The CourtStrike Pro adds advanced features such as 360-degree 3D-printed overlays and a supportive engineered mesh for players with an aggressive style of play.
Designed in collaboration with Selkirk’s shoe consultant Dave Larson — who has worked for companies such as Brooks Running, K-Swiss and Nike — the shoes provide stability and cushioning to meet the physical demands of pickleball.
“Our CourtStrike shoes are engineered for lateral movements and rapid direction changes particular to the sport of pickleball,” Larson said. “We’ve prioritized stability and comfort to enhance performance and keep players healthy for longer play. ”
Product Details
The CourtStrike Pickleball Shoe retails for $100 while the CourtStrike Pro is $120. The shoes are offered in men’s sizes 7-14 and women’s sizes 6-11. Each model is offered in three colors for men and three for women, totaling 12 colorways in all.
Technical features of both models include:
- Wide toe box for comfort and toe splay;
- High-abrasion rubber outsole for traction and durability;
- Dual-density molded footbed and premium midsole foam for enhanced responsiveness and fatigue reduction; and
- Supportive chassis for quick directional changes.
The CourtStrike Pro additionally features 360-degree Thermal Plastic Rubber and 3D-printed overlays for increased lateral stability and supportive engineered mesh uppers for aggressive playstyles. The women’s shoe also offers a female-specific last, or foot form, to allow a more tailored fit.
For more information or to shop the new shoe line, visit Selkirk.com.
About Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport, a premium manufacturer of pickleball paddles and accessories, is a family-owned and operated company. Selkirk Sport is based in Hayden, Idaho, in the shadows of its namesake, the Selkirk mountain range. Founded in 2014, Selkirk Sport was born from a passion for sport and the Western outdoor leisure lifestyle that was afforded to the company’s founders, Rob and Mike Barnes, along with their father Jim, who is Selkirk’s production manager. Backed by the philosophy of always pushing the limits, Selkirk Sport is committed to manufacturing products that deliver the highest performance with unmatched quality and service. Selkirk Sport has become one of the industry’s fastest-growing companies, with paddles used by many of the game’s premier players, such as Jack Sock, Catherine Parenteau, Dylan Frazier, James Ignatowich and a host of others premier players and national/regional champions.
Media contacts:
Kyle Whatnall: Kyle@Selkirk.com
Brynn Grissom: Brynn@Selkirk.com