They retain a fantastic amount of durability, with the sturdy rubber toe protection holding up to a significant amount of wear and tear These shoes are undoubtedly the reigning champ on the PSA World Tour at the moment. If I could recommend a shoe purely on looks and popularity then these would comfortably be at the top of the list. Squash can be a sport that is hard on the joints. Squash shoes are designed with this in mind. Since you are constantly moving and turning, shoes that support your joints are important.

Squash clubs often have a few rules when it comes to the shoes you are allowed to wear on the court, including: Non-marking soles Heat accumulation is guaranteed to start building within your shoes if there are no breathing panels. This is bad for a list of reasons, the first one being an excessive stimulation of sweat. Your feet will inevitably sweat when performing at high intensity, and this can contribute to the development of bacteria in the shoe that can cause bad odors, bacterial and fungal infections, and more serious issues down the road. The lace-up style is preferred by many players and the Hi-Tec Classic features punched eyelets for added strength. All in all, this is a decent squash shoe at a great price, available in sizes from 9 to 14 (all sizes are UK) and looks great in white.Synthetic upper with breathable mesh is the way to go for maximum comfort, yet it’s in the details that this shoe comes into its own. Designed with a deliberately low profile, the Kobra 2 features an anatomically designed heel cup for added comfort and fit, as well as a HexaGrip sole for grip and agility.

There are a few products on the market to help you keep your squash shoes from getting smelly. Depending on your needs, there are sprays and other methods for deodorizing your squash shoes. One of the easiest ways to keep your shoes smelling fresh is to put a dryer sheet in each shoe after you are done playing. Do squash shoes have good support for ankles and other joints? Yes. Those are indoor court sports. Many of the bestselling squash shoes are aimed at those markets but will be non-marking and perfectly fine for squash. Can you use running shoes for squash?

As a rule of thumb, if you’re playing twice a week, you should replace your shoes once every six months – adjusting accordingly if you play more or less frequently. This is also affected by how you move – players who drag their feet or toes, or those who cover more ground in a match are likely to wear through shoes faster. Probably not the prettiest shoe on the market, but arguably one of the best value for money shoes out there. This is one of the rare shoes designed specifically with squash in mind. Tested extensively by some of the PSA World Tours most dynamic movers the S Line is sure to help any player explode off the T. These shoes are built with a special forefoot GEL® system that appears in the mid-sole. A positive of this feature is to move lightly and smoothly during gameplay. Also, the Trusstic System® technology is highly effective at maintaining the structural integrity of the sole. Asic’s makes these shoes with NC Rubber® which gives fantastic grip on the squash courts. Add to this Asics’ signature Gel sole for underfoot cushioning, and you’ve got what we think is a near perfect all-round squash shoe.