Also, take care to let them dry out completely if they get sweaty before wearing them again. If you wear wet or damp shoes, you risk both the shoe and the health of your feet. Do I need to break in my squash shoes? Inner cage helps reinforce the shoes. This is both necessary and welcome, given their relatively thin fabric upper. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight pair to help you fly around the court, or a more protective, sturdy pair to help stay injury free, there’s a pair of shoes out there for everyone. Oftentimes, non-marking shoes will literally say “non-marking” on the sole. Other times you need to read the product description to find out. If you drag your toe or the side of your foot when you play, the upper part of the shoe might start showing signs of wear. Watch for holes in the toe or near the ball of your foot. What squash shoes do the pros wear? Product Image

Made with some of the most advanced technologies you can find in a shoe, the Salming Kobra 2 is made for high performance and safe, comfortable lateral movement. The upper is made with a perforated, mesh-like material that’s supported by an exoskeleton, giving you the assurance you’ll have just the right snug fit you’re after. A leather toe overlay, with the rubber toe guard, ensures the longevity of this shoe, giving you a pair of footwear that’ll wear evenly in all areas.

After loosening the laces all the way down the shoe, and persevering with them for a few games to break them in, they did ease up somewhat, however to this day I still find them a little snug – though this does mean they feel very secure on your feet, so there is an upshot to this. One caveat on the Gel Tactic: they keep changing the design (of course). The older versions are good shoes too, if you can find them. The previous model was called simply the Asics Gel Tactic. The Eye S.Line shoe was developed by leading sports scientists to combine a balanced cushioned gripping sole with a stable durable upper making it the perfect fit for the rigorous demands of the game. Now, let’s pretend you are in the shoe business, and not only that, but this perfect shoe happens to be in YOUR product lineup. These are for adults and they are available in sizes 9 to 11, which is a touch limiting, and they are designed fort comfort as much as performance.

The SH A922 combines Energymax 3.0and Light Resilient EVAto provide exceptionally comfortable and resistant cushioning A synthetic outer and man-made inner are the norm, and these shoes use TPU yarn which is designed for added strength and durability – while the gum rubber sole is a welcome one and is designed for grip.

Would I recommend the Eye Rackets S-Line?

Nothing is more uncomfortable than wet sweaty shoes. Look for shoes that will give your feet the opportunity to breathe while you play. Ankle support. A protective pair of shoes can help players avoid injuries while on court. These shoes often feature ‘high top’ designs that protect not just your feet, but your upper ankle area too.Think of these as a kind of hybrid between basketball and squash shoes – offering the ankle protection of basketball shoes in a form that meets the demands of the squash court. If you’re after squash shoes that are used by some of the top athletes, then trying this model by Wilson is highly recommended. The Rush Pro 2.5 comes in a variety of versions, including a platform one that was made for playing on wooden surfaces that require a special sort of traction (the exact kind you need for volleyball and indoor court sports). It’s a fairly simple model in terms of design, with three color options, but what sets it apart from the others listed are the technical features.

I’ve been using the Fastball 3 for years and overall have found them to have very good durability. They have a strong but lightweight plastic reinforcement around the toe to protect against wear from foot drag. There’s not too much visible stitching on the shoe — meaning there are fewer weak points for the shoes to come apart. Known for decent quality sports shoes at sensible prices, the Hi-Tec brand is now firmly established and while perhaps not held in as high esteem as some of the bigger names in the sports shoe market, these squash shoes are a very good buy, especially for beginners who don’t want to spend too much money in case they lose interest! Again, one we’re yet to test, however their key features are mostly related to the stability and grip they provide:

We’ve covered everything below, from function to fashion, budget savers to bank-breakers, low-top to high-top and everything in between.