Adidas "Equipment" Fencing Shoes

Previously used the Adidas "blue stripe". Still use an almost 4 year old pair for practice (holding up very well under twice a week use).



Immediately loved the fit & feel of the asymetric shoes vs. the blue stripes. Hated the traction for the first 10 or 15 uses. It took a fair amount of use for the soles to "break in". I have had several other fencers confirm this feeling. I would say that the traction is still less than the blue stripes on the typical gym floor. Markedly better on either rubber or metal strips.



Durablilty is excellent so far (1.5 years of steady use), with no

real wear inside or out.



Heavier than many shoes, but I have to say that I don't notice the weight when they are on my feet. Perhaps because the soles are very well formed & cushioned. No joint pains with these shoes (none previouly either).



I have relatively narrow feet and these shoes fit well. The blue stripes stretched to the point where I almost can't tighten them any further. No signs of any stretching yet with the asymetrics.



For my foot they are worth the money. An very good product at a premium price - a fair value for money spent, not an exceptional value. Absolutely try them on before you buy. I wound up a half size smaller than usual for proper fit.