Adidas Classic "BLUE" Fencing Shoes.

[nahouw]

The fencing shoes are built without any support so that you can add your own as you see fit, while regular sneakers are usually contoured with some support.

I always use heel cups in my fencing shoes, and I also have an "S" shaped support (for lack of a better word, because it looks like an "S" and provides heel cushioning and arch support) if I feel like using that. Or, if you have custom orthotics, you can use them.

I have problems when using my heel cups in other sneakers that have pre-formed support built in -- it affects the use of the heel cup, so much so that it rotates in the sneaker and causes excess pressure and pain with prolonged use.

I think that it is better to have a shoe without any supports so that you can add in the supports that are right for you.

[achilleus]

The fencing shoes are built without any support so that you can add your own as you see fit, while regular sneakers are usually contoured with some support.

I always use heel cups in my fencing shoes, and I also have an "S" shaped support (for lack of a better word, because it looks like an "S" and provides heel cushioning and arch support) if I feel like using that. Or, if you have custom orthotics, you can use them.

I have problems when using my heel cups in other sneakers that have pre-formed support built in -- it affects the use of the heel cup, so much so that it rotates in the sneaker and causes excess pressure and pain with prolonged use.

I think that it is better to have a shoe without any supports so that you can add in the supports that are right for you.

Every good pair of volleyball and tennis shoes I've worn come with a removable insole so any inserts I choose to use fit perfectly. That, plus the cushioning on the midsole are much better than the old stlye fencing shoes which results in a far more comfortable and supportive ride. As any podiatrist will tell, inserts only do so much, you still need a good shoe.

I haven't worn the shoes from the 70's, and the study didn't use them, so I can't comment.

[cmclen01]

Hi guys,
just found this page and am trying to get an old pair of adidas fencing shoes, as my old favourites died years ago and the new ones are all fancy. the old white, blue stripe and mesh upers, you know the one's everyone had them!
Well I have tried the adidas site but no joy, I've been looking for ages so any kind sole could help that would be great, thaks for your help chaps!
christian,

drop me an Email, cmclen01@bcuc.ac.uk

[sabreman]

They don't appear to be available anymore. I looked at the Adidas web site and couldn't find them either.

[kalivor]

Well, they aren't the blue stripe ones, but Adidas Canada has some ...

http://www.adidas-salomon.ca/Magic94...49&ORIGINALS=Y

And last I checked, Athlete's World at the Eaton's Centre in Toronto had the gold stripes on the floor.