These shoes are great for paddle. I find the thread a lot better and more gripping than other tennis shoes. The problem is the design. The ADITUFF on top and at the front ends up breaking the Canvas cloth where the toes end after just a few uses. I had to put some duct tape on the inside To avoid the ADITUFF from hurting my little toe. It's an expensive shoe to have that fault in design. I would provide pictures if this site would allow it. It's a pity because it's a great shoe and it's the best I've had in terms of grip, so that's why I might end up buying them again.