New Balance Fresh Foam Lav v2 Court Shoes

Name: New Balance Fresh Foam Lav v2 Court Shoes
Brand: New Balance
Price: 70 GBP
Availability: InStock

4.4

£70-90

The New Balance Fresh Foam Lav v2 is the signature shoe of Jack Sock and has become a go-to option for UK pickleball players who want premium cushioning without paying flagship prices. Its Fresh Foam X midsole is one of the softest on the court-shoe market, which suits longer sessions, doubles play and players with knee or hip discomfort. The Ndurance rubber outsole adds long-term durability and includes a manufacturer-style outsole guarantee in many markets when used on hard courts. New Balance also offer wider widths, which is genuinely useful for players whose feet do not fit standard tennis-shoe lasts. While the shoe is heavier than racing-style models like the Adizero Ubersonic, the trade-off is meaningful comfort and stability that most recreational and intermediate pickleball players will appreciate. UK pricing of around £70 to £90 at Amazon UK and Pro:Direct Tennis makes it one of the best comfort-focused court shoes you can buy for pickleball.

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Our Review

The most comfortable shoe here and the best pick for wider feet or longer pickleball sessions on hard courts.

The New Balance Fresh Foam Lav v2 is the comfort pick of this group and a particularly strong choice for UK pickleball players coming from running shoes. Its Fresh Foam X midsole is among the softest in the court-shoe segment, and the underfoot feel is forgiving in a way that helps over long doubles sessions or two-hour league matches. New Balance pair that with a herringbone-style hard-court outsole made from their Ndurance compound, which has a reputation for outlasting many flagship rivals on outdoor courts. One of the Lav v2's most underrated strengths in the UK market is its width options: standard tennis shoes are often built around narrow lasts, and players with wider feet will find this shoe genuinely accommodating, where shoes like the Adizero Ubersonic 4.1 simply will not fit. The trade-off is weight and responsiveness. The Lav v2 is heavier than agility-focused shoes such as the Adizero Ubersonic 4.1, and it does not feel as snappy on quick directional changes or sudden lateral lunges to cover lobs. For most recreational and intermediate pickleball players, that is a fair trade and you will only really notice it if you are playing competitive singles. UK pricing of around £70 to £90 at Amazon UK and Pro:Direct Tennis makes it strong value for the durability and comfort on offer, and used pairs come up regularly on the second-hand market for less.

Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.