Overview
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Affordable Excellence – Experience premium quality at an accessible price, making fencing enjoyable for every athlete
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Fortifying Friction – Train confidently with Tempest’s high-elasticity, non-marking MD sole, offering an unwavering grip on the strip
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Breathability – Keep your feet fresh and comfortable, as Tempest is designed for optimal ventilation during intense practice sessions.
Delivery
Fast & Reliable Shipping
Enjoy swift delivery with our reliable shipping service! Please note that delivery times may vary based on your location. For international orders, customs clearance charges may apply. We prioritize a smooth, efficient experience to get your product to you as quickly as possible!
Returns
Return Policy:
Our return policy is full-refund within 30 days of purchase. Please email noreply@fencingstar.us with your order number and reason for return. We ask that the shoes be shipped back to our warehouse in their original shoe box. We issue the refund after receiving the returned shoes' tracking number.
Exchange Policy:Â
Our exchange policy is 1 free size exchange within 30 days of purchase. Please email noreply@fencingstar.us with your order number, reason for exchange, and new shoe size. We ask that the shoes be shipped back to our warehouse in their original shoe box. We ship the exchange pair after receiving the returned shoes' tracking number.
Additional Information
| Color |
Orange and Grey, Green and Red, Blue and Red |
|---|---|
| Size (US Unisex) |
13C, 1Y, 2Y, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7, 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
Tempest
$99.00
Fencing Star Benefits
FAQs
Do you need fencing shoes?
- Fencing shoes are specifically engineered to meet fencers' unique requirements. They offer superior traction on the fencing strip, a lightweight design for quick, agile movements like rapid directional changes, and enhanced support for areas of biggest impact like the heel. These features help improve a fencer’s agility, stability, and overall performance while reducing the risk of injury. Choosing Fencing Star Shoes can be a smart investment to boost your performance and safeguard against common injuries.
- Wearing shoes not designed for fencing increases the likelihood of injury. Footwear without proper support and stability can lead to ankle sprains, knee strain, hip pain, or other discomforts, impacting both safety and performance.
Have You Tried Fencing Shoes During a Bout?
- Fencing Star’s Priscilla Leang is a professional fencer with over 10 years of experience on the professional circuit. Having worn more than 50 different pairs of shoes—including both specialized fencing shoes and general athletic footwear—she affirms that dedicated fencing shoes are essential for maintaining a solid grip on the strip and ensuring stability when making quick directional changes.
- Using proper fencing footwear during training and bouts helps boost confidence, allowing movements to be performed smoothly and without unnecessary strain. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, choosing the right fencing shoes is crucial to feeling comfortable, balanced, and ready to perform at your best.
Are Fencing Shoes Different from Other Shoes?
Fencing Star’s founder collaborated with footwear experts and professional fencers to develop fencing shoes that prioritize security, performance, lightweight construction, and agility—designed specifically to meet the unique demands of the sport.
Our fencing shoes are crafted with features tailored to fencers’ needs:
- Sole Design and Grip: The outsole is engineered with specialized grooves that deliver superior traction on the fencing strip, enabling quick, precise, and confident footwork.
- Ankle Support: The heel structure provides a perfect balance of stability and agility, offering critical support to protect the ankle and Achilles tendon during abrupt directional changes and sudden stops.
- Cushioning and Impact Absorption: The midsole incorporates recycled EVA, a sustainable, shock-absorbing material that cushions impacts from explosive attacks, repetitive lunges, and quick stops, enhancing comfort and reducing fatigue.
Can You Use Fencing Shoes for Other Sports?
Fencing shoes are designed with specialized features for agility, lateral stability, and precise footwork, which are also essential in sports that demand quick changes in direction, dynamic lunges, and rapid movements. Here’s how fencing shoes compare to footwear used in other sports:
- Badminton: Similar to fencing shoes, badminton footwear is lightweight and flexible, designed for swift court coverage and dynamic movement. Both types offer excellent lateral support to prevent ankle injuries and have specialized soles for optimal grip.
- Squash: Squash shoes share fencing shoes' focus on traction and agility, supporting quick lateral motions on indoor courts. Both emphasize cushioning to absorb impact during jumps and sudden stops.
- Table Tennis: Table tennis players also benefit from lightweight, grippy shoes for rapid lateral movements and balance, similar to the qualities found in fencing footwear.
- Volleyball: Volleyball shoes prioritize ankle support, shock absorption, and traction for high jumps and quick shifts, aligning with fencing shoes’ design for explosive lunges and directional changes.
- Tennis: While tennis shoes are generally heavier, they share features like lateral support and durable soles for hard surfaces, making them somewhat comparable, though less specialized for fencing footwork.
Each sport’s unique movements benefit most from sport-specific footwear, but fencing shoes offer versatility for activities requiring agility, stability, and quick response.
