PB5 Cosmic Turns Pickleball Sneakers Into An All-Day Lifestyle Shoe

PB5star is stepping into the spotlight with the launch of the PB5 Cosmic, a lifestyle-meets-performance court shoe built for pickleball and racquet sport players whose days extend far beyond the baseline. Powered by new Nebulon™ micro-cell foam technology and wrapped in buttery-soft leather, the silhouette is designed to move seamlessly from rallies to coffee runs and everything in between.

A lifestyle-performance hybrid for modern players

Born from the same team that helped grow Vionic into a top-20 global shoe brand, the PB5 Cosmic is positioned as the ultimate hybrid for players who refuse to choose between comfort, style, and performance. The design brief centers on how people actually live now: playing social matches, traveling, meeting friends, and running errands, often in the same pair of shoes.

Chris Gallagher, Founder & CEO at PB5star, said, “We’ve leveraged 30 years of biomechanical expertise to engineer a shoe that performs at the highest level, then we wrapped it in an easygoing lifestyle upper meant to blend into real life, clean, understated, and ready for whatever comes before or after a rally, day to night…Our customers aren’t just playing sports; they’re traveling, meeting friends, running errands, and living full lives outside their court time. The Cosmic gives them one incredible shoe that keeps up with everything, without sacrificing performance or style.”

Inside Nebulon™ and “Cosmic Comfort”

At the core of the PB5 Cosmic is Nebulon™ next-gen micro-cell foam, a proprietary technology that delivers exceptional shock absorption, responsive rebound, and flexibility for all-day comfort. This technology is paired with premium leather uppers that offer durability and a more sophisticated, street-ready look, allowing the shoe to transition easily from court to city.

Underfoot, a contoured, cushioned footbed with anatomical shaping is engineered to cradle the foot through every movement, whether players are in the middle of a rally or on a grocery run. PB5star describes the total package as Cosmic Comfort Technology, where every element works together to create a “walking on clouds” feel while still delivering stability and support.

Design details made for everyday wear

The PB5 Cosmic is aimed at everyone from novices to seasoned enthusiasts, promising that players no longer have to choose between performance and everyday comfort. The versatile performance design is stable enough for social play yet comfortable enough to wear all day, reflecting a sport-lifestyle mindset rather than a siloed “court only” shoe.

A lifestyle-first aesthetic completes the package, with a contemporary silhouette designed to pair with PB5star pickleball apparel or favorite casual outfits, making it the “only shoe you need to pack.” In a market where athleisure and racquet sports are booming, this positioning taps into the growing demand for footwear that works as hard off the court as it does during play.

Pricing, sizes, and availability

The PB5 Cosmic court shoe is available now at a price point of $129. Men’s styles are offered in sizes 7–13 in a variety of colors, while women’s styles are available in sizes 5–10 with multiple color options.

Shoppers can explore the full range through the brand’s dedicated Men’s Collection and Women’s Collection, reflecting PB5star’s focus on a cohesive sport-lifestyle offering. The launch places the PB5 Cosmic as a hero product within a broader ecosystem of performance and casual gear.

About PB5star

PB5star positions itself as a premier footwear, apparel, and game gear company focused on pickleball, tennis, padel, and other racquet sports, as well as sports casual shoes for everyday wear. The mission is to help players feel amazing, look incredible, and play better than ever, blending innovative design with premium materials and three decades of biomechanic expertise.

By supporting the sport lifestyle “at every level,” PB5star is targeting both the fast-growing pickleball category and the broader community of racquet sport enthusiasts looking for stylish, high-performing footwear they can live in all day.