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A unisex option with layered cushioning and hybrid tread. Check the herringbone sections if you are changing from Open's circular studs.
Joma
Joma Open A1 Padel
Unisex
Joma Open A1 Padel uses different materials under the heel and forefoot: FOAM REACTIVE at the back and phylon at the front. A reinforced mesh upper and EXO COUNTER structure surround the foot. Underneath is an Omni sole with small circular studs.
Choose it if
Players looking for an Omni padel shoe with heel cushioning and support around the middle and rear of the foot.
Avoid if
You specifically want a full herringbone outsole.
- Court versionPadel
- OutsoleDURABILITY rubber
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Main trade-off
The Omni sole needs to suit your court; the A1 branding does not settle that choice.
Editorial assessment
Open A1 is worth comparing if you want cushioning under the heel and structure around the foot. Its two-part midsole gives it a specific place on that shortlist. Compare the feel under the heel and forefoot during a try-on, rather than judging it by the A1 branding.
Start with the sole you already get on with. If your current shoes use herringbone, Open changes that part of the setup. If you want to stay with Omni, compare the upper's hold and the heel feel before choosing between models.
Documented features
An Omni outsole with small circular studs in DURABILITY rubber, FOAM REACTIVE heel cushioning with a phylon forefoot, EXO COUNTER support, a breathable mesh upper with VTS and SPORTECH reinforcement and laces.
Verified specifications
- Audience
- Unisex
- Court version
- Padel
- Tread pattern
- Omni; small circular studs
- Outsole rubber
- DURABILITY rubber
- Cushioning
- FOAM REACTIVE heel with a phylon forefoot
- Support
- EXO COUNTER through the middle and rear
- Construction
- Breathable mesh upper with VTS and SPORTECH reinforcement, reinforcement in wear-prone areas and a laced closure
- Manufacturer style
- TOPEW2572OM
Advantages
- + Separate heel and forefoot cushioning materials.
- + EXO COUNTER support through the middle and rear.
- + Mesh upper with reinforcement in wear-prone areas.
Drawbacks
- − Omni tread does not replace a requirement for full herringbone.
Fit information
This is a unisex model. That describes who it is sold for, not a measured width. Check the hold around the middle and back of your foot, where EXO COUNTER sits. Your toes should still have room when the heel is secure.
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FAQ
Is Joma Open A1 Padel only for men?
No. Joma lists article TOPEW2572OM as unisex. Some retailers put “Men” in the title, but it is the same model. Choose according to fit.
What is an Omni sole?
On this shoe, it is a rubber sole covered in small circular studs. A herringbone sole uses zigzag grooves instead. Check which pattern suits your usual court rather than treating the two as interchangeable.
Is Open A1 Padel just a beginner shoe?
No. It has FOAM REACTIVE heel cushioning, phylon at the forefoot and EXO COUNTER support. Regular players can consider it, and beginners can too. Fit and the right outsole matter more than a skill-level label.
Editorial review 2026-09-14 · Retailer price and stock updated 2026-10-08 · How we assess gear