HI-TEC Mens Squash Shoes

Fit well, not many trainers come in half sizes but these do . Very comfortable and well made.

Excellent. Great value for money.

As a beginner at squash I wanted something cheap and sturdy to play in until I felt ready to buy some more expensive equipment. I came across these shoes after seeing positive reviews and I can see why. They are comfortable and well built, supportive for quick turns and spins during matches and whilst not the most attractive trainer, they do look okay. They are a bit on the heavy side however and can take some getting used to. I’ve played around 20-25 matches in them so far and the only problem I have had with these shoes is that the glue holding down the fabric onto the soul of the shoe does not seem to be great, and after a few uses I had to remove the fabric completely, which makes the inside feel a bit ‘sticky’ – not a major issue but something to be aware of. I noticed quite a few of the people I had played against – even the more experienced - also wearing these trainers, so that must tell you something. All in all, a good value trainer which will be suitable for beginners just starting out playing squash which should last you quite a long time and support your squash development.

In the 70s, Hi-Tec created a trainer made specifically for playing squash. It was the first such shoe to be designed for the sport and, more that forty years later, it is still being sold. According to their website, Hi-Tec have sold over 17 million of these trainers, and still going strong. Hi-Tec is no longer a name that is synonymous with premium quality. They have the budget end of the market covered, but their marque is considered by many to be less than first-rate. However, when it comes to a good quality squash shoe, you can’t really get better than this simple, tried and tested design. The sole of the shoe is flat. Unlike a running a shoe, there is no arch support, no torsion bars and no anti-pronation devices. This is because, in the game of squash, you may want to quickly change direction. These additions to your typical sports shoe are likely to impede your ability to do so, and can even cause injury to a fast-moving raqueteer. The grip of these shoes is good. The gum rubber sole doesn’t provide too much grip, but gives just enough to stop you skidding around without stopping you from moving quickly from one part of the court to another. I have also used this shoe for fencing which, like squash, features a lot of lunging. Whereas specialist fencing shoes are very expensive, these are not. Because of the metal piste (playing area), a fencer can burn through trainers like anything, making these squash shoes a popular alternative. I wouldn’t wear these shoes out as they make a fairly poor fashion statement, but for playing squash they are great. As noted above and by many other reviewers, they are also excellent for a range of other sports, from badminton to cycling, making them an excellent, inexpensive and comfortable addition to many a sports bag.

After 2 wears these were so comfortable

Just what was needed,very good quality,with good fitting

Used to play loads of squash & always used these shoes. Great to be back in familiar territory despite being years older

They’re ok. Not super comfy but do a job. Mine did break after not many uses. You get what you pay for.