Solution Swift FF 2 from ASICS: the most complete padel shoes

When it comes to shoes, ASICS is a benchmark brand in all racket sports. The Japanese firm has been a pioneer in footwear innovation for many years and has established itself as one of the leaders in the padel market. This time, we have one of the best models in their extensive catalogue: the ASICS Solution Swift FF 2.

It used to be rare to see people in clubs with padel specific pairs of shoes. Many players would wear running shoes, other sports shoes, or the first thing they could find at home. Little by little we have seen an evolution and the current reality is that almost everyone has the right shoes for this practice. Buyers are realising how important it is on the court, not only in terms of safety, but also to improve performance.

Something similar has happened with the brands. Many had tennis models that could be adapted relatively well to padel. Especially the clay court ones, which had a good grip on the most common surfaces, but the boom that this sport has experienced has encouraged almost all of them to bring out specific models. This is the case of the Solution Swift, which, although they have versions for tennis, they have released one with the ideal characteristics to play padel.

A flexible and lightweight option

The ASICS Solution Swift FF 2 have a mission: to provide the player with maximum comfort and lightness. Within the padel shoes there are models that focus on durability, others on speed and others that look for a bit of both. In this case we are talking about a very complete pair, which tries to squeeze the most of its qualities, but looking to offer the buyer lightness and flexibility, so that he feels comfortable and agile on the court.

Within ASICS, there are some options that are 100% light, such as the Solution Speed, or those that have a greater reinforcement for more stability, such as the Gel-Resolution or the Gel-Challenger. At first glance, we see these Solution Swift FF 2 and the mesh predominates over the reinforcement materials. This makes them lighter in weight for more immediate reactions.

The shape of the sole and the shoe itself are more aggressive and we can see that, in general, it does not seek to implement too many elements so as not to add weight. The objective is to have a comfortable and fast model, and in this sense they have achieved it.

High quality technologies

As it couldn’t be otherwise, ASICS has put all its efforts to make this shoe an excellent option in the market. That means not only the best materials, but also the best technologies of the brand. It’s the little details that make the difference to achieve that longed-for agility and speed of movement on the court.

One of the keys is the SPEEDTRUSS, which is a small piece of TPU in the sole that improves reactivity. It is placed between the two pieces that make up the outsole that will be in contact with the ground, making the response of the arch of the foot a little faster.

The sole of the Solution Swift FF 2 is herringbone with X-Groove and pivot point to favour forefoot turns, making the sole more versatile and suitable for different types of padel courts, with more or less sand. In fact, this is one of the main differences between the Solution Speed FF3 Padel and this model: the Speed will give the best performance on courts without sand (thanks to its specific pattern) and the Swift is somewhat more versatile.

But a shoe is not only about speed, because we have to take into account that matches usually last more than an hour and that we will have to wear the shoes for a long time. That’s why it’s also important to provide extra comfort, which in this case is achieved with the FLYTEFOAM midsole. It is a part designed to cushion falls, to make the footsteps softer and, in general, to make the shoe more comfortable. In addition, it is made of a material that weighs very little, which continues to contribute to the lightweight component.

Features of the model

The main thing to note about this pair is that, as we mentioned before, it is made specifically for playing padel. That means that it has appropriate reinforcements for the main areas of wear, technologies designed for this sport and the ideal sole for the most characteristic movements of the matches.

In addition, it is manufactured in a way that is environmentally friendly. ASICS tries to reduce water consumption and use recycled materials in areas that have little influence on the shoe’s performance. These are small gestures that make a difference.

However, one detail that really stands out about this pair in terms of quality is that it has been pre-tested to make sure it offers the buyer superior quality. ASICS claims to have tested the Solution Swift FF 2 for hours at the Institute of Sport Science (ISS) in Japan in order to refine and improve it into this final product.

Price and where to buy

The ASICS Solution Swift FF 2 Padel is a model of maximum quality and high range in the market of shoes. However, it is not the most expensive model of the brand in spite of it. They are high performance shoes that offer the best on the court, but are a little cheaper for those who do not want to spend so much or who do not compete at a professional level. A very good option within the firm’s catalogue.

They can be found on the official website of the Japanese firm in orange for a price of €120. They are available in sizes 39 to 50.5.