Skechers Sponsors ‘PnR TOUR 2026 KOREA OPEN’ with Viper Court Pickleball Shoe Experience

Skechers Korea (Branch Manager Kang Byung-jon) participated as the main sponsor of the ‘PnR TOUR 2026 KOREA OPEN’ held from October 9 to 11 at Bolly Tennis Courts. They provided products for winners, event staff, and participants, and offered an on-site trial opportunity of the pickleball-specific shoe series 'Viper Court.'

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[PEOPLEGATE] Skechers Korea (Branch Manager Kang Byung-jon) took part as the official main sponsor of the pickleball tournament ‘PnR TOUR 2026 KOREA OPEN’ held from October 9 to 11 at Bolly Tennis Courts. Through product sponsorship and a dedicated shoe experience booth, they expanded their connection with domestic pickleball users.

This sponsorship follows their activity at the ‘KPF KOREA MEHAU OPEN 2026’ held in May. Skechers continues its marketing in the pickleball field by providing opportunities to experience products directly at event venues.

The tournament featured 40 event categories covering singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and junior divisions, with over 1,500 players, officials, and spectators attending.

The competition included men’s and women’s singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and junior categories, totaling 40 divisions. More than 1,500 people including players, officials, and spectators participated.

Skechers supported winners with pickleball shoes, provided clothing for referees and staff, and gave socks to all participants.

Photo credit: Skechers Korea

At the on-site brand booth, Skechers showcased the ‘Viper Court Pro 2.0’ and ‘Viper Court Elite 2.0’ as trial shoes. Participants could directly test the fit and movement on the court.

The two Viper Court models feature differentiated insoles, outsoles, and fit structures.

The Viper Court Pro 2.0 incorporates the ‘Arch Fit’ insole designed to support the foot arch and a ‘Goodyear’ rubber outsole, engineered considering the fast direction changes and abrupt stops typical of pickleball.

The Viper Court Elite 2.0 features a ‘Hands Free Slip-ins’ design allowing the shoe to be worn without using hands. It applies a nylon shank structure and EVA midsole for stability and cushioning during movements.

Skechers plans to continue experiential marketing that allows users to experience their products in real game environments, further expanding connections with domestic pickleball users.

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