Ballestra's vs. Adistars?

[yearsofwisdom]

As of now, i can get either pair and money is not the issue. Which shoe is better?
in terms of :

• durability
• protection
• cushioning
• weight
• mobility
• anything else

i fence foil if that helps.

please help me make the RIGHT choice

[misha]

As of now, i can get either pair and money is not the issue. Which shoe is better?
...
please help me make the RIGHT choice

If money is not the issue the RIGHT choice would be to get both and decide
which shoe is better for YOU


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[yearsofwisdom]

true but it is a hassle paying for shipping... and since im such a nice guy, i dont want to take away the chance for someone who really needs the shoe more than i do.

[RebelwithoutaCause]

...yearsofwisdom, in a thread in the Armory I asked a similar question about owners of Adistars and you advised "These are top shoes. Get Them", Why would you offer me advice on a shoe you don't even own???


BTW, your decision about Ballestras or Adistars should be an easy one...Ballestras are no longer available on the Nike site (size 12 sold out; size 9 as well). So unless they add some more in the next few days your out of luck.

[yearsofwisdom]

as i said before, i have sources in getting it in my size... therefore both are open possibilities. and i appreciate that you went out of your way to go find that. thanks

[KidLazy]

A week and half ago, I was at a tournament, about 40 some fencers. One fencer was wearing Ballestras, one fencer was wearing Adistars, both of them can't do footwork well, both of them finished below 20s. Not sure what's the fuss is about these shoes.

[telkanuru]

A week and half ago, I was at a tournament, about 40 some fencers. One fencer was wearing Ballestras, one fencer was wearing Adistars, both of them can't do footwork well, both of them finished below 20s. Not sure what's the fuss is about these shoes.

It's funny because it's true.

[Empty Wallet]

you are probably too young to remember Billy Crystal in SNL -- You Look Marvellous.

It is better to look good than to feel good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZl3gGV4H6c]

[sabrefencer93]

I just purchased high top adistars and i really like them so far. Ive heard many people say they would rather have ballestras though

[Wetmelon]

Where can I find these Adistars? I just found out I have a 25% Adidas discount on ANYTHING

They don't seem to be on the Adidas website?

[telkanuru]

Where can I find these Adistars? I just found out I have a 25% Adidas discount on ANYTHING

They don't seem to be on the Adidas website?

25% off way too expensive is still way too expensive

[RebelFencer]

25% off way too expensive is still way to expensive

Damn, did they jack up the price on adistars or something? Thank god I've got mine from a couple years ago.

EDIT:: Jesus, that is really expensive. For that price it better show me a good time and cuddle afterwards.

[DangerMouse]

You must be one of those people with a true shoe fetish. Seems to be common on this board