Bullpadel Next W 25I Women's Padel Shoes (Apricot)

The Bullpadel Next W 25I is a women's padel shoe from Bullpadel's stability line, where it sits alongside the Ionic W. It's made for players who want a firm, supported footing and a controlled game. Bullpadel rates it for a medium frequency of play, so it suits regular recreational players better than someone training on court every day.

• Line: Stability
• Outsole: Mixed herringbone and stud pattern
• Rotation system: Rotox pivot disc built into the sole
• Arch support: Support Arch TPU reinforcement
• Lateral support: External side flap
• Best surface: Synthetic turf, especially courts with less sand
• Play profile: Control, medium frequency of play
• Colour: Apricot with a white midsole

The outsole combines a herringbone pattern with studs. The mix gives you grip on synthetic turf while still letting you slide into a wide ball. Bullpadel recommends it for turf courts generally, and it performs best on courts carrying less sand. Built into the sole is the Rotox system, a rotation disc that helps you keep traction as you pivot through quick changes of direction.

Most of the stability comes from two parts of the build. Support Arch is a TPU piece set into the arch that firms up the midfoot when you push off sideways. The external flap on the outer side of the upper holds your foot in place as you plant and recover.

If you'd rather have something lighter for a faster game, the Bullpadel Pearl Vibram uses a Vibram sole built for quicker movement. For a women's shoe that adapts to different court types and levels of play, the Bullpadel Elite 25I is the other one to compare.