Man please do more reviews like these!! Its soo difficult buying fencing gear online, because there are just no reviews!! Thanks a lot for this one as well!!
I was disconnected from the world of fencing for a few years before caming back as pandemic restrictions were loosened and discovered that Adidas has completely exited the market of fencing shoes. I was really looking forward to getting myself a pair of one of their last models but, alas, I was too late.
Can I ask what problems you found with the original Nike Balestra? I used those shoes for a while before switching to an Adidas D'Artaganan and found them pretty solid.
How is this compared to the Nike Air Zoom Fencing Shoes? Does the older model with the zoom air in the heel help with impact? Appreciate the video review.
Super expensive ! I use ASICS, have a narrow foot and their volleyball shoes fit better than anything else I've tried. I know fencers out there who use tennis shoes, but honestly I think for fencing you want a quick shoe and low to ground feeling ! Tennis shoes are very supportive and designed for extreme sliding !
I like using tennis shoes on days where I only coach (give lessons, show examples of footwork, etc), they just pad my feet better for work. But if I fence, actual fencing shoes are the way to go. Volleyball shoes feel pretty good, but most models are not protective enough on the sides and tend to get holes quickly.
They are holding up nicely! No tears or holes to speak of. Traction is still great. I haven't fenced with them on medal strips yet, which I feel is the final missing test.
Hi! Thanks for the review, the only one I've found so far. Those are quite expensive but I love the look and generally speaking I love Nike shoes. Anyways, I have a wide feet, at least for a female. Do you think they have an standard fit or more narrow? I have Nike Metcon 5 FlyEase for reference, the most comfortable shoe I've ever had in terms of how wide they are (male version), the only problem is that they are great for weight lifting but I guess not good for fencing. I think if I get a touch on my feet they will kill me since the shoe is super soft. If you know the metcon ones... would you say this ones are much narrow? Thank you!
Is the sole similar to the Adidas Palatino as well, I mean as soft as the Palatino?? Very good review by the way. Im gonna buy them if the sole is not to hard. I have Adidas Pro 16 and think they are a little to stiff.
I assume you mean the Patinando (My favorite shoe)? That sole was indeed quite soft... The Ballestra 2 isnt as soft, but IS softer feeling than the Adidas Pro shoes.
@@FNMacDougall You assume right Forrest, Patinando is the word, sorry. As long as they feel more softer than the Pro 16 I will buy them, thanks to yoour exellent review. Nike should pay you. Very generous effort from you as well. Regards Thorsten from Sweden
Can you add orthotics insoles to this? I read a review online saying that it was impossible due to it has an insole stitched to the shoe, but in the pictures it looked more like a midsole to me.
hello great review . may i ask a question . are these shoes well cushioned on the inside like a tennis shoe or are they like many other fencing shoes (addidas) with very little cushioning on the sole or base . thank you vey much
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Man please do more reviews like these!! Its soo difficult buying fencing gear online, because there are just no reviews!! Thanks a lot for this one as well!!
Appreciating the awesome review and how well the it´s edited!
Just peeped it in Michael´s Story
damn, loving these! Much love from Germany
I was disconnected from the world of fencing for a few years before caming back as pandemic restrictions were loosened and discovered that Adidas has completely exited the market of fencing shoes. I was really looking forward to getting myself a pair of one of their last models but, alas, I was too late.
Can I ask what problems you found with the original Nike Balestra? I used those shoes for a while before switching to an Adidas D'Artaganan and found them pretty solid.
Necesitamos una actualización de la review de las zapatillas 😢
How is this compared to the Nike Air Zoom Fencing Shoes? Does the older model with the zoom air in the heel help with impact? Appreciate the video review.
Super expensive ! I use ASICS, have a narrow foot and their volleyball shoes fit better than anything else I've tried. I know fencers out there who use tennis shoes, but honestly I think for fencing you want a quick shoe and low to ground feeling ! Tennis shoes are very supportive and designed for extreme sliding !
I like using tennis shoes on days where I only coach (give lessons, show examples of footwork, etc), they just pad my feet better for work. But if I fence, actual fencing shoes are the way to go. Volleyball shoes feel pretty good, but most models are not protective enough on the sides and tend to get holes quickly.
Those shoes are a good look on you!
How would you say the shoes are holding up at this point Forrest? 🙂 Like the look of them!
They are holding up nicely! No tears or holes to speak of. Traction is still great. I haven't fenced with them on medal strips yet, which I feel is the final missing test.
@@FNMacDougall Nice😃
Those ribbed toes are perfect for toe touches. Like the tip has a better chance at catching. Lol.
Please do more product reviews.
hey forrest! you should do a 6 month update!
My question is who is the mystery person at Nike that designs these? I wonder if they are an fencer themselves.
That's a great question! I'll ask AF if they know while I'm here at the NAC this weekend.
@@FNMacDougall I’m just curious, because that sounds like a dope job!
Hi! Thanks for the review, the only one I've found so far.
Those are quite expensive but I love the look and generally speaking I love Nike shoes.
Anyways, I have a wide feet, at least for a female. Do you think they have an standard fit or more narrow?
I have Nike Metcon 5 FlyEase for reference, the most comfortable shoe I've ever had in terms of how wide they are (male version), the only problem is that they are great for weight lifting but I guess not good for fencing. I think if I get a touch on my feet they will kill me since the shoe is super soft.
If you know the metcon ones... would you say this ones are much narrow?
Thank you!
Is the sole similar to the Adidas Palatino as well, I mean as soft as the Palatino?? Very good review by the way. Im gonna buy them if the sole is not to hard. I have Adidas Pro 16 and think they are a little to stiff.
I assume you mean the Patinando (My favorite shoe)? That sole was indeed quite soft... The Ballestra 2 isnt as soft, but IS softer feeling than the Adidas Pro shoes.
@@FNMacDougall You assume right Forrest, Patinando is the word, sorry. As long as they feel more softer than the Pro 16 I will buy them, thanks to yoour exellent review. Nike should pay you. Very generous effort from you as well. Regards Thorsten from Sweden
Do they have arch support for people with flat feet?
These are beautiful shoes and have insane technology no!? Just wondering if you put insoles in them and if so which do you recommend?
How to check the shoes size
Can you add orthotics insoles to this? I read a review online saying that it was impossible due to it has an insole stitched to the shoe, but in the pictures it looked more like a midsole to me.
Thanks❤️
i wanted to go on for the azza fencing shoes mind making a review for it?
hello great review . may i ask a question . are these shoes well cushioned on the inside like a tennis shoe or are they like many other fencing shoes (addidas) with very little cushioning on the sole or base . thank you vey much
nope
Nyc review
You got any opinions on the kempa's?
How difficult would it be to re lace these shoes?
Shouldn't be too hard, as long as the laces you want to replace them with aren't too thick.
@@FNMacDougall awesome, thanks for the reply, and great job on the video!
Those look ugly as hell, but if they last longer than a month… shup up and take my money i guess
*shut .I actually kinda like how they look.