The Footwear Retailer

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Pickleball Boom: What Retailers Must Know with Steven Greenstein of PB5Star

Pickleball Boom: What Retailers Must Know with Steven Greenstein of PB5Star19 ago 202528 min

Pickleball isn't just a sport anymore—it's a retail movement. In this episode, Pete Mohr sits down with Steven Greenstein, VP at PB5Star, to discuss how their biomechanics-first approach to footwear is turning heads—and turning inventory. You’ll hear how PB5Star grew from concept to sellout, what makes their court shoe different from rebranded tennis models, and why their success is tied to deep retailer support and community activation. Whether you run a comfort store, a running shop, or a s...