Adidas En Guard

Could be better.  If you fence Sabre, your heel will probably be gone in about 6 months.  (I have no more sole)  As for gym floors, yes, it does  get quite slippery when dusty.  Caution is advised, and your socks/pant legs will probably be dirty by the end of any competition/practice.

Well for it's price of a fencing shoes, it's okay.

But if compared to those chinese made shoes, those lining fencing shoes are more worth the price. (dirt cheap)

The sole is pretty small, so far ppl who exerts a lotsa power in the backfoot, it's very easy to trip over the side and twist ur ankle. (esp for sabre, if you "rompe" rigorously, and planning a quick attack once the attack finish, you probably end up losing ur left leg.

i just got the shoe and it's ok. the swead/leather side gets dirty and worn fast. i have trouble with the hexagon sole. when i lunge i slip sometimes but it's ok. it's an ok starting shoe but i probably buy another shoe.

Bought these last September so have been using them for about 8 months. They were bought for €46 from Allstar. I train three days per week and compete about once every three weeks.



Pro's



Very good price. Cheapest Adidas shoes ever.

Good fit for me. I have narrow feet and all Adidas shoes run narrow.

OK looks especially if you don't like the current trend for silver.

Lightweight and breathable.

OK traction



Con's



The sole is almost worn smooth in places. Also lots of wear on the heel of the lunging foot.

No arch support and little protection for the heel. You will probably need a heel cup.

There are shoes with better grip, especially on wooden floors. Fine on a metallic piste.



I may buy these shoes again. They will basically last one season which considering the price is pretty good value for money

This is an ok shoe. It looks pretty nice I think. After two months of wear, fencing 3 times per week, it has shown little wear. The leather on the inside of the back foot is starting to look a little mottled, but that hasn't had a functional effect.



The tread pattern gives very good traction, even on a gym floor, but--like any shoe, I suppose--when it gets dusty, it is very, VERY slippery.

The shoe has a very narrow toe box which pinches my baby toe. After fencing for 30 minutes, my feet start to really hurt.

Also, these shoes have no arch support.

All in all, I think I will not be buying these shoes again.