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Review from the Fencing.Net Forums:
I just received my adiStar fencing shoes - I had them overnighted so I could get them before I leave for the nationals.
Up until today, I have been using a badly worn pair of 2000 Adidas Equipment (the "asymmetrics").
My initial impression is that they are a very high-quality shoe. They are not asymmetrical, however, the inside of both shoes features a surface very similar to that which was found on the inside of the asymmetrics, except with a new bubble pattern on it: picture.
One thing which had lead me to cling to the asymmetrics was the low-to-the-ground feeling. This feeling is partially absent in the new adiStar's - the front shoe feels good, but when lunging, the back shoe feels slightly higher off the ground than I would like, but I am sure I will get used to it. The reason for this new height is the added cushioning , especially under the heel.
With my asymmetrics, I would grimace before a long lunge even with gell inserts in place.
Although the closest thing to fencing I have done in these shoes, so far, has been 15 minutes of footwork, I can tell you that the cushioning in the heel is excellent. Despite this, it is still pretty low to the ground.
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