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StRogue · 02-14-2005, 01:33 PM

I bought a pair of Adidas Stabil Handball Court shoes and I tell you, whoa!
They are comfortable, they move well, low cut, excellent shoes for even the
worst type of gym floors.

I don't think I'll ever buy a pair of fencing shoes.

Charli

Mr Epee · 02-14-2005, 02:05 PM

Welcome to the real world, Neo!

Glad you like them, enjoy

reposte · 02-14-2005, 02:11 PM

Yep, they're the new buzz around my place, everyone including myself are getting them. Certainly cheaper and a better feel then almost all fencing shoes, possibly even better the the "Equipment" model.
Nike's are just as good.

achilleus · 02-14-2005, 02:30 PM

Pretty solid shoes.

Ugly, but solid.

And yeah, you can find some really good Nikes. Aiscs as well. But the Stabil is good, and satisfies the Adiphile in many of the US fencers...

darius · 02-14-2005, 04:49 PM

What is the model name for the Nikes? Handball shoes are a little harder to find in the US.

darius

achilleus · 02-14-2005, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by darius

What is the model name for the Nikes? Handball shoes are a little harder to find in the US.

darius

Therer are a couple that are really good, IMO.

For those who prize durability and support...
The Nike Breathe Free II

Complete with an indepth review.

For a lightweight Nike, check out...
The Vapor S2.

You can find the link to the review on that page...

And for those prefering volleyball shoes...
Check out these models...

Welted 24/7 · 02-14-2005, 06:22 PM

Eh...for what they're asking for those Nike's, you could have already bought fencing shoes.

achilleus · 02-14-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Welted 24/7

Eh...for what they're asking for those Nike's, you could have already bought fencing shoes.

You could. However, the Nike's and even the Adidas Stabil provide more support, more cushion, and last much, much longer than a fencing shoe.

I should also add that you I linked that page because it provides the most indepth info on the shoes I thought were good. You can find the shoes cheaper, either on that site (discontinued colors), try different stores, or find the shoes on Ebay. That's were I got the Nike Vapor for about $50.

JonTong · 02-14-2005, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StRogue

I bought a pair of Adidas Stabil Handball Court shoes and I tell you, whoa!
They are comfortable, they move well, low cut, excellent shoes for even the
worst type of gym floors.

I don't think I'll ever buy a pair of fencing shoes.

Charli

Do you think these shoes are suitable for wide feet?

rsy · 02-14-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JonTong

Do you think these shoes are suitable for wide feet?

My son whose 10.5 (US) EE feet are as wide as they are long just bought a pair (in French blue no less). They had to be stretched a bit with a shoe stretcher, but that did not deform them as sometimes happens and he says they fit great now. He also says that on gym floors there is nothing better.

-r

SouthPaw · 02-15-2005, 12:04 AM

I've had my fencing shoes for 5-6 years now and they're still holding up. I don't even remember what brand they are, some foreign brand, got them for maybe $40 or so. The soles are starting to wear a bit and they're kinda coming apart, but when I'm fencing they work as well as ever. The problem with a lot of shoes like nikes, for me anyway, is they're too heavy. When I'm fencing I want as lightweight of shoes as I can, with small soles, so I feel like I'm fencing in boxing shoes/ballet slippers/socks or something of that nature, with just enough support to keep me from hurting myself.

Larrison · 02-15-2005, 02:38 AM

I'm using the RBShoe/Nike Multicourt V RB Shoes (thanks achilleus, I saw the shoes I have on the page you referenced). http://www.racquetballwarehouse.com/...ml?PCODE=NMVRB

Cost at the local Sportmart was about $40 -- very reasonable.

Good points and bad points -- very reasonably priced, a low shoe, with a gum sole. I don't think you can get better than a gum sole for wooden floors, which is where I do 90% of my fencing. Very stable sole, which is good for lunging.

I have a wide foot (10E) and this is a little narrow at the proper length (I like a tight fit across the fore of the foot, so I don't slide on a lunge in the leading foot/ shoe). It's stretching out fine with wear, so I think I'll have a very good fit after a couple of months of steady use. It's not super padded, so you won't get that "bounce" you get in running or cross training shoes, but I'd rather have a low shoe with a very stable sole for fencing.

Zilverzmurfen · 02-15-2005, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larrison

I'm using the RBShoe/Nike Multicourt V RB Shoes (thanks achilleus, I saw the shoes I have on the page you referenced). http://www.racquetballwarehouse.com/...ml?PCODE=NMVRB

I am wearing a very similar shoe to that one, but mine is Adidas. I don't remember the name of the model, but it's designed for floorhockey etc.

I've had them for +2 years now and I like them a lot. They're comfortable, durable and have a very good grip. My salle had wooden floors, but these work equally fine on metal/copper pistes.

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I have a wide foot.

From my experience Adidas are usually a little wider than other brands (and Asics tend to be a little narrow). Perhaps a pair of Adidas shoes may fit you better?

sabreur · 02-15-2005, 08:37 AM

I've become very fond of these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search.html...0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

Which you can get from Amazon.com for $55.

The adidas last fits my foot well, which is why I like these better than Asics, Reebok or Nike volleyball shoes--all of which I've tried.

One note: although almost any court shoe will hold up better than a fencing shoe, you do need to be aware of sole wear--even though they look like they are still ok, the gum soles will all of a sudden become worn smooth, and you'll start feeling like you are ice-skating....

MR