Adidas "Equipment" Fencing Shoes

I used these shoes for the past 3 years until they wore out and I got a phenominal deal on some leftover black-stripe Adistars. The fact that they lasted 3 years helps show that they are worthwhile even if they were the same quality experience as "normal" fencing shoes. I liked the feel. That said, having switched back to a traditional design really drove home the fact that the extra material really does add a noticible weight. Talking to other people, fencers tend to either really love these shoes or absolutely hate them, so trying them on before purchasing is a good idea.