Ben Johns 3D Orthotic Helps 48M Pickleball Players Prevent Injury

Foot Solutions, a leading footwear and custom orthotics retailer, has partnered with pickleball champion Ben Johns to launch a specialized 3D-printed orthotic designed for pickleball players. The product, developed through Johns’ expertise as a material science engineer and athlete, aims to enhance performance and reduce injury risks in the fast-growing sport.

Innovative Design for Pickleball Players

The orthotic incorporates structural and material elements tailored to the sport’s lateral movements and quick pivots. Foot Solutions’ proprietary process includes:

• In-person foot and gait analysis
• Digital foot scans
• Custom designs optimized for balance and agility

Ben Johns emphasized the product’s development involved months of testing, stating it addresses “pain, fatigue, and injury” common among players while improving on-court movement. CEO John Prothro highlighted the collaboration’s significance, noting Johns’ dual role as an elite athlete and engineer made him ideal for refining performance-focused footwear solutions.

Official Launch Date

Launching May 5, 2025, the orthotics will be available at all U.S. Foot Solutions locations and select Canadian stores. The company, celebrating 25 years in foot care, has built a reputation through medical professional referrals and thousands of positive customer reviews.

This partnership aligns with pickleball’s surge in popularity, offering players equipment engineered specifically for the sport’s unique physical demands. With over 48 million Americans now playing pickleball annually, the orthotic could fill a critical gap in player health and performance optimization.