While much of the spotlight on DAPS pickleball shoes has focused on their standout traction, materials, and lab-verified change-of-direction performance, there’s another story powering this high-level gear: Blumaka NonSlip insoles. Hidden inside the shoe, but central to its success, Blumaka’s performance-driven insole is quickly becoming a difference-maker in the rapidly evolving world of pickleball and elite athletes are taking notice.

Blumaka's NonSlip 'FoamLock' technology is not just another comfort insert. It's engineered for athletes who rely on explosive cuts, quick stops, and rapid accelerations. For pro pickleball players like PPA standout Thomas Wilson, every millisecond matters. That’s why he chooses Blumaka: to keep his feet locked in and his performance dialed up.

Built for the Court’s Most Demanding Moves

Pickleball is deceptively tough on footwear. The rapid bursts forward, aggressive lateral slides, and constant braking place major demands on both the shoe and the insole. Blumaka’s NonSlip insoles were developed to eliminate in-shoe foot slippage, a common but often overlooked cause of power loss and injury. For years, athletes in the NFL and MLB have used Blumaka to gain more ground reaction force and reduce joint stress. Now, the same technology is being embraced by top-tier pickleball pros.

In third-party biomechanics testing on 200 professional athletes, Blumaka’s insoles led to measurable improvements in agility, acceleration, and top-end speed:

• 80% started and stopped faster.
• 90% ran faster and increased stride length.
  
• 80% reported better lower-body stability.
  

These aren’t gimmicks, they’re performance gains rooted in science.

More Than Grip: Longevity, Cushioning, and Comfort

Blumaka insoles aren't just about staying planted. Our construction includes high-performance recycled foam, the same material used in elite running shoes, for unmatched cushioning and durability. Each pair is guaranteed to last over 1,000 miles, meaning fewer replacements and more consistency in performance.

Pickleball athletes also benefit from this durability in terms of joint protection. When you’re playing on hard surfaces several times a week, reducing impact becomes just as important as maximizing traction. Blumaka delivers on both.

Why It Matters

DAPS could have chosen any generic insert to go in their pickleball shoe. Instead, they chose Blumaka—a $60 upgrade that they made standard—because serious performance demands serious components. Founder Stuart Jenkins put it best: “Why would you put the worst technology in the footwear industry next to your foot?” DAPS didn’t. They put Blumaka there.

As the sport of pickleball continues to grow, the performance bar is rising. Blumaka isn’t riding the wave—we're shaping it. From the lab to the pros, our insoles are quietly redefining what pickleball footwear can achieve.

Because when every step counts, what’s inside your shoe matters.