Kits by sport
Shoes, apparel and the ball, sport by sport.
Sports shoes
On the wall today, in store.
Which shoe do I need?
Four sports, four surfaces, four different soles. Using the wrong one is where rolled ankles and short shoe lives come from.
A non-marking indoor court shoe with gum-rubber grip and real lateral hold. Never a running shoe.
Look for
- Gum rubber, non-marking
- Lateral support
- Low to the ground
Not this
- Running shoes (ankles roll)
- Outdoor soles indoors
On our wall
Firm-ground studs. Light boots for pace, more structure for contact.
Look for
- FG or MG plate
- Fit that locks the heel
- Upper for touch
Not this
- FG studs on hard, dusty ground
- Futsal shoes outdoors
On our wall
Turf or hard-ground soles with many small studs. FG plates hurt and wear out on this.
Look for
- TF or HG sole
- Durable toe
- Cushioned insole
Not this
- FG and SG boots
On our wall
We stock shoes for this; ask the store team.
A tennis shoe with herringbone outsole and lateral support for slides and stops.
Look for
- Herringbone grip
- Reinforced toe and medial side
- Durability guarantee on some lines
Not this
- Running shoes
- Indoor badminton shoes outdoors
On our wall
A basketball shoe built for landings and cuts; low or high depends on how you play, not on fashion.
Look for
- Court traction
- Cushioned heel and forefoot for landings
- Secure midfoot
Not this
- Running shoes
- Soft indoor outsoles on rough concrete
On our wall
A volleyball shoe with forefoot cushioning and gum-rubber grip.
Look for
- Forefoot cushioning
- Gum rubber
- Stable landing platform
Not this
- Running shoes
- Outdoor use
On our wall
What matters
Court, pitch, field and net. Sports shoes are the most specific shoes we sell: a badminton shoe, a football boot, a tennis shoe and a basketball shoe are built for four different kinds of movement on four different surfaces. Using the wrong one is where injuries and short shoe lives come from. We carry the right one for the game you actually play, and the ball, racket and kit to go with it.
In store
Surface check: we ask where you play before we suggest a shoe
The sports wall: Nike, Jordan, adidas, ASICS, PUMA, Skechers.
Size check: measure at home, fit in store
Most people wear the wrong size in at least one brand. Here is how to get close at home, and why the final answer is a fitting.
Compare: how Marathon puts two shoes side by side
Only a multi-brand store can compare across brands. Twice a month we do, on the same facts, and we never name a winner.