Adidas
Women
The women's Barricade is worth comparing if you want more structure around your foot. It has a reinforced midfoot and Adituff protection at the front and inner side. The key question is whether that structure holds your foot without pressing on it.
Players who want a structured upper and reinforcement in areas exposed to abrasion.
You prefer more space across the forefoot or feel pressure under the offset lacing.
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A close hold is useful; a shoe you need to loosen until your foot moves inside it is a poor fit.
We would compare the Barricade with the Avacourt on fit. The original Avacourt has roomier-fit reports; the Barricade gives you a structured option to try alongside it. Move in both before deciding which holds your heel and midfoot more comfortably.
Keep the exact version in mind when shopping. A newer Barricade and a men's Barricade can share the name without matching this shoe's fit or outsole. The useful comparison is between the pairs you can actually buy.
A herringbone tread in Adiwear rubber, Adituff protection at the toe and inner side, a reinforced midfoot and offset lacing.
Check pressure under the tongue and across the inner forefoot as you tighten the laces. Then bend the ankle and make a gentle sideways step. Your foot should stay inside the shoe without the upper biting into it.
Women
Worth comparing if you want more room across the forefoot. The original women's Avacourt combines Bounce Pro cushioning with Torsion support. Check the top of the tongue when trying it on, and make sure your heel stays put.
Women · Hard court
The women's Ubersonic 5 combines a low-profile Lightstrike midsole with Speedframe heel support. A choice for players who value court feel. This is the hard-court version; choose a different offer if you specifically need Clay.
Browse our buying guides to see how this model compares to the best padel shoes for your game.
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Try the Avacourt first if you are looking for more forefoot room. Compare the Barricade if you want a structured upper. Choose the pair that holds your foot comfortably, then compare the current prices.
No. Article GW3816 is an older, unnumbered Barricade. The retailer's year label does not turn it into a Barricade 13 or 14.
No. It is a separate women's reference. The men's Clay offer also has a different outsole layout. Check the exact version instead of assuming that the same name means the same shoe.
Editorial review 2026-09-11 · Retailer price and stock updated 2026-10-05 · How we assess gear
