The fencing shoes launched by Nike for the 2008 Games are now available for sale online on a limited basis.
The Nike Ballestra fencing shoe released for 2010
Go here to order the Nike Ballestras.
About the Nike Ballestra Fencing Shoe:
The sole is kind of 2 pieces, the center is a black rubber with a sort of waffle-esque pattern while it’s surrounded by same rubber material that they used to make the outsole and abrasion areas. That part is actually a nice touch because you don’t have an edge where the protection layer stops or can get ripped off.
Like with any shoe that has rounded edges you might lose some traction around the edges if you’re on a dirty/slippery floor but they have very good traction overall. Great fit, a little on the narrower/sleeker side and forms to foot pretty well. These shoes are feather light, lighter than any other shoe on the market and the sole is thin so you get a pretty good feel of the floor.
It has Nike Zoom cushioning in the heel area, which is probably worth noting.
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