Fencing shoes: what to buy

You don't need dedicated shoes to start, here's when they help. · Typical price $40-150

You do not need fencing-specific shoes to begin, most beginners fence in court shoes.

• Starting out: clean indoor court shoes (volleyball, squash, badminton) with good lateral support are perfect.
• Dedicated fencing shoes add reinforcement for the trailing foot and better grip once your fencer trains often.
• Priorities: lateral support and a flat, grippy sole for fast lunges and recovery, cushioning matters less than stability.

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