More speed to move body and mind: ASICS releases the SONICSMASH FF padel shoe

• ASICS releases the SONICSMASH™ FF padel shoe to make speed feel effortless
• The new model has been created with a padel-specific outsole using X-GROOVE™ technology to help improve agility on the court, a FLYTEFOAM™ midsole which increases comfort for a lightweight, cushioned experience and SPEEDTRUSS™ technology for quick acceleration

[1 December 2025 – Hoofddorp, The Netherlands] – ASICS announces the launch of its latest padel shoe, the SONICSMASH™ FF. The new model features advanced technology specifically engineered for padel – designed to provide the player with more speed to move body and mind.

As the global popularity of padel continues its growth, ASICS is committed to offering players specialised footwear tailored to the unique demands of the sport and court. The SONICSMASH™ FF shoe was crafted using insights from professional padel player Coki Nieto, currently ranked World #8, whose playing style is characterised by speed. This lightweight shoe is designed for the offensive player seeking enhanced agility and a lightweight shoe.

The SONICSMASH™ FF shoe features a distinctive padel-specific outsole designed for high-level performance on the court. It includes a diagonal herringbone pattern which provides advanced grip, allowing the player to remain agile on the court. The new model includes X-GROOVE™ technology that offers superior flexibility and traction for various directional turns. Two circular pivot points at the front of the outsole allow foot rotation and enhance grip, supporting players’ dynamic movements.

The shoes’ midsole design features FLYTEFOAM™ technology, which offers a lightweight, cushioned experience for comfort. This works together with SPEEDTRUSS™ technology to deliver high reactivity, helping the player accelerate towards the next shot.

Designed with comfort in mind, the shoe features a breathable mesh upper. This helps to keep feet cool and try, allowing players to focus solely on their game.

The design is presented in two eye-catching colourways:

• For men: Vital Green & Misty Pine- a fresh green base accented with vibrant pine
• For women: White & Guava – a sleek white base paired with guava glow details

Coki Nieto, Professional Padel Player, World #8 and ASICS Athlete said: “The SONICSMASH™ FF is the best shoe for me. Padel requires immediate and fast changes in direction which this shoe helps me achieve. The new outsole is highly responsive, giving me the grip to push off and accelerate, and the lightweight sole makes the speed feel effortless. I know when I walk out on the padel court wearing ASICS I will feel confident.’

Audrey Lévêque, Product Manager at ASICS said: “The SONICSMASH™ FF has been engineered specifically to support the fast-paced movements of padel. We wanted to create a new padel shoe to support the sport’s growing popularity and unique demands. We have placed speed at the forefront of this design, the synergy between the FLYTEFOAM™ midsole and SPEEDTRUSS™ technology delivers a reactive, cushioned experience that makes speed feel effortless. We’re really looking forward to seeing padel players wear this shoe on the court and experience more speed as they move their body and mind.”

Coki Nieto will be wearing the SONICSMASH™ FF to play at the upcoming padel tournament in Barcelona.

The SONICSMASH™ FF padel shoe is available to purchase online at asics.com and at select retailers worldwide from 1 December. 

– ENDS –