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Koto 1 Womens

Koto 1 Womens

$165.00

A court shoe built for padel, tennis, and pickleball that provides unrestricted movement, multidirectional control, and grounded stability at every angle.

ColorWhite and Green
Shoe size
Low stock

BUILT FOR THE COURT

One shoe. Every angle of play.

Padel, tennis, and pickleball ask the same thing of your feet: quick cuts, hard stops, and constant changes of direction. Koto meets all three with a wide, foot shaped toe box, a zero-drop platform, and a multi-flex herringbone outsole built for natural movement.

Padel

Short, explosive sprints and glass-wall recoveries. Koto's wide platform keeps you stable through every reset.

Tennis

Split-steps, lateral lunges, and quick recoveries across the baseline, with a herringbone grip built for hard courts.

Pickleball

Fast hands need fast feet. Zero-drop stability for the kitchen line and everything in between.

Koto 1 Womens

Key Features

Grip to Stick

A non-marking rubber outsole with a herringbone tread pattern ensures optimal grip

Made to Move

Targeted forefoot and heel reinforcements provide a secure, locked-in fit for confident play at every angle.

Natural Fit

A foot-shaped toe box, neutral heel-to-toe platform, and
multi-flex outsole for unrestricted movement and grounded
stability.

STACK HEIGHT

19mm

Sole thickness with 0mm heel-to-toe drop for natural foot positioning.

WEIGHT

10.2oz (290.0g)

Mens size 9 / Womens size 10.

OUTSOLE

Koto Outsole

Non marking rubber with strategically placed herringbone pattern.

Heel to toe Drop: 0mm platform for natural foot Positioning

Midsole: Next gen eTPU combines extra light weight and soft feel

Anatomical Fit: Unique PU cage for a secure and personalized fit

Lock-in Lacing: Lacing system anchored through the PU cage for a locked-in feel

Koto is a court to gym shoe designed for unrestricted movement, multidirectional control, and grounded stability across court sports and training. Built for women who demand precision, it stands out among women’s zero drop tennis shoes and minimalist tennis shoes women can rely on for performance without interference.

The Koto is the first natural court shoe to seamlessly integrate a foot-shaped toe box, neutral heel-to-toe platform, and fully articulated outsole that delivers a true zero drop court shoe women can experience. Designed for tennis, padel and pickleball, it performs as women’s padel shoes zero drop and versatile women’s padel sneakers, supporting quick cuts, pivots, and reactive play.

With a wide toe box tennis shoes women design, Koto allows natural toe splay for improved balance, power, and stability, ideal for athletes seeking women’s court shoes natural fit and women’s padel shoes wide toe options. As a multidirectional court shoe women can trust, it moves seamlessly across surfaces and training environments.

  • 5 stars: 49 (74%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (3%)
  • 1 star: 6 (9%)
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Anonymous

I love the idea of them but the tread wears super fast. Too expensive for a shoe that doesn't last.

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Dori

Following the website’s suggested sizing guidelines, I ordered my usual 9.5 and it’s painfully small. I’m extremely disappointed because I need a good pickleball shoe, not one that smashes my toes.Please update your sizing!!!!

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. Our sizing chart states that the measurements are the inside length of the shoe in centimeters. This is the most accurate way we can help customers figure out sizing. We also offer options for exchange and returns so if you got the incorrect size this is a very easy fix :)

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Vania Acuna

As a newer padel player, these are my first dedicated court shoes after playing in running shoes. Compared with my previous shoes, I noticed much better traction, greater lateral stability, and improved heel comfort. They also provide some cushioning, which I personally find necessary. The toe box is roomy and comfortable without feeling sloppy. I usually wear a US women’s 7.5, but I ordered a size 8 in these, and the fit is just right, so I’d recommend sizing up half a size.

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Courtney Harris

Absolutely fantastic shoe! Super durable to play tennis and also flexible and light similar to a barefoot shoe. Has enough padding and support that my feet don’t ache after. I live in barefoot shoes but can’t wear them for tennis. This is the best option that gives you both.

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Cara

Love them! Perfect fit and could wear on court right away!

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Cindy

My biggish feet look almost, dare I say, petite in these shoes and more importantly, I have no toe/arch pain, which is huge. I am a tough shoe customer and I'm so thankful my foot doc suggested Notace. I use them primarily for lifting and walking. I'd like to try some of the other styles.

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Teri Cutler

Wasn’t sure about how these would look on my narrow feet, but they look great. I love them! They are super comfortable!

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Elizabeth

Not my favorite colorway but these tennis shoes are wonderful. Secure and stable with a great fit.

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Anonymous

I first got size 7 and they are great but a little short in the toe box. Then I got a size 7 1/2 and they are my new favorite shoe!

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Katie Kiernan

I love them. Other wide toe box shoes have become loose on my foot shortly after getting them. These are design much better and do exactly what they say. Ordered my size because I was concerned about any extra width and I needed to go up 1/2 size. Exchange process was easy and fast! Thank you Notace!

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Ginny

My favorite shoe so far! I've only played on them three times so I can't say as far as longevity, but I love the way you feel on my feet. The sizing running a little bit Small is perfect for my feet. The only change that I made was I took the insole out of my barefoot Whitins because they have a fabric nonslip insole, and put them in these. I have issues with a neuroma on my left foot, so the non-slippery insole made a big difference. It's amazing how even though the shoe feels a little bit loose on my feet, I still am not jamming my toes or destroying toenails like every other Pickleball shoe on the market. They have some incredibly good details like the way the tongue of the shoe is slightly padded and when you tighten them down, it tightens where it should and you can lock down the ankle properly. It's hard to explain but some of you will know what I mean. I also wear toe socks in mine, and I am amazed at how much more energized my feet feel after several hours of Pickleball.

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Candy Wynn-Dobbs

Love my new tennis sneakers!! Super comfortable and no more hard toe corns … very light and have better movement

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Susan Considine

Love that the toe box is wide but they are secure around the ankle. By far the most stable and comfortable court shoe I’ve tried (and I’ve tried many)

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Carmen Shearer

I wear barefoot shoes so i knew what to expect .I've only worn them once and they felt pretty good .the lack of arch support not sure i could have played longer, i swapped out some insoles with arch support ,I,m sure that will make all the difference.

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Leesa Noonan

So far they feel just right. Enough room in the toe box for my toes to spread out, and just enough distance between my foot and the ground to feel comfortable.

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Anonymous

Happy wife, happy life. She really like the comfort and stability this shoe provides. Toe box is perfect and the heel remains snug, unlike your typical wide court shoe that is wide heel to toe, creating slippage in the heel and uncomfortable.

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May Hoang

I purchased this to play pickleball. Before this, the only brand of shoes that worked for my tennis and pickleball was KSwiss.
Two years ago, I developed plantar fasciitis. I switched to Xero shoes to lift weight in the gym and it helped a lot and they pain went away. The Xero shoes are too flat for my court playing experience. I saw NotAce advertised through social media and decided to try them. I love them! For reference, I wear dress shoes size 6.5 but purchased size 7 and they worked out great.
At first the shoelaces kept falling off so I used to double knot my shoes, but since I saw the the tuck pocket for the shoelaces, that has worked out great too! Thanks for developing a wide toe-box shoes for the courts!

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Anonymous

So far I like the shoe, the only thing is it ran 1 whole size smaller than what I order in my other barefoot shoes. I typically order those in an 8 and needed to get this in a 9 and even considering a 9.5 at this point.

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Debra Rote

Within 1 week of receiving these shoes, I have ordered another pair for the gym. They have the perfect wide toe box. Some wide toe box shoes are excessively wide. This pair was purchased for court shoes and were immediately comfortable. Happy feet.

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Anonymous

Koto 1 is one of the few wide toe box shoes I know. It is comfortable but since the soles' fabric is quite smooth, this leads to me slipping inside my shoes. I replaced the sole with my old running shoes' sole that had more texture. My foot doesn't slip and slide in the shoe now, and it feels more secure.

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Leah Casteel

These are great shoes but need more arch support.

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Kim Glascock

They are so comfortable while playing tennis. Love them

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Kim Rozier

The fit on this shoe is odd -
Playing pickleball in them made my feet tired

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Suzanne Vandenhul

Great support! I bought these shoes after reading a review from Gsit happens. I have hallux rigidus and the toe pain continued to worsen despite getting custom-made orthotics, taking supplements, and getting stem cell injections. I have tried various other shoes while playing pickle ball: Skechers, KSwiss, Babolet, with continued pain. I put These shoes on and played for 2 hours straight. I actually forgot about my feet! The support and traction were great! I usually wear size 8 1/2 but bought size 9 and they fit perfectly. I only hope they last because I love them!

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Anonymous

Feet feel very stable. No supination which has been an issue with many athletic shoes. Love the wide toe box but rest of shoe is snug.

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Katie C

Love these shoes!! Exactly what I was looking for in a pickleball shoe. Not worried about cramped toes or rolling an ankle. They have good grip and are comfortable to wear.

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Anonymous

They are super comfortable.

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Kaitlyn Warter

Truly no notes. The perfect balance of cushion/support and flexibility. Love the wide toe box and space for my toes to splay naturally. Super comfortable and stylish shoes!

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Irwin D Schreiner

So far so good. I played pickleball for one and a half hours and didn’t notice my feet once, in a good way. My toes had lots of room and my heels were locked in. I expect them to continue being comfortable and I hope the bottoms last a long while. Only time will tell.

About Notace

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We don’t chase trends. We don’t overbuild. We craft footwear that honors the way the body was meant to move. We build with intention. We design for movement. We believe there is a better way to approach sports, from the ground up. We design performance footwear around the foot so your body can stay strong. Redefine winning.