Shoes

[Shevy]

Adistars or Dartagnan 2. Which are better?

[Cipher]

I have tried a couple types of fencing shoes, including the adistats (but not the dart2s), and I have found that I actually prefer wrestling shoes to them. I have a better feel for the ground with them and the increased impact doesn't seem to bother me. Plus they're cheaper and, arguably, of better quality.

[P Barbasiewicz]

One of my last pair of shoes were Dartagnan which were comfortable and lasted well considering the use I got out of them...the Riposte shoes were probably the best I've ever had.

[Alain]

Originally Posted by Shevy

Adistars or Dartagnan 2. Which are better?

I've got a pair of Adistars and love 'em

[D+F+P=Hadouken!]

I have the Dart 2's, and I find that the traction and support is awesome. They are quite comfy, and are holding up well. I dunno, but the adistars look over engineered, and they are sooooooooo ugly. I'd wear the asyms if I fenced on aluminum strips more often, but since I'm a gym floor fencer, I'll use the darts.

[CvilleFencer]

Having owned the old Adistars and the new Dart II's I can say that the Dart II' have much better traction and a better fit for my foot. I just can't justify the extra money for the new Adistars to myself, although I have a few friends that love them. Having said that I have not heard anything bad about the Dart II's and I can buy two pairs for the price of the Adistars! Oh, and this is an Armoury section thread... If you do a search there, you will find a huge list of shoe related discussions including some alternatives to Adidas.

[Zilverzmurfen]

Originally Posted by Shevy

Adistars or Dartagnan 2. Which are better?

Before buying I think you should take into consideration:

1. The price you're willing to pay.
2. What type of floor you usually fence on.

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