
← The Footwear Retailer19 aug 2025 · 28 min
Pickleball Boom: What Retailers Must Know with Steven Greenstein of PB5Star
Pickleball Boom: What Retailers Must Know with Steven Greenstein of PB5Star
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...