1/2/2024 0 Comments Asics fastball 2Your foot feels well supported in this shoe, even given the substantially light weight. The fabric upper these shoes are made out of is surprisingly well cushioned, especially around your heel/ankle. I found this to really help with stability and I imagine this would in turn reduce the risk of things such as ankle rolls. The shoe has a wide rubber sole around the midfoot position, which becomes really obvious from the top-down view. It’s not a dealbreaker by any means, but was still something I found quite odd. I’m really not sure what would cause this, it’s something I’ve only ever experienced with this shoe. One strange thing I found with these was that during a high impact game, my feet would feel like they were absolutely on fire, more noticeably towards the front of my feet. ![]() ![]() They do have a fairly flexible sole, which makes them comfortable when it comes to keeping on your toes. I personally like shoes that have a little more cushioning here, I can’t escape the feeling of ‘PE pumps’ when wearing these for long enough periods of time. There is a definite absence of cushioning towards the front of the shoe though, so you do notice a fair bit more ground contact on your front foot area. According to the Asics website, they have a 10mm heel drop, meaning the back of your foot sits 1cm higher than the front, leaving plenty of room for impact absorbing material in the heel. With a very low profile, Asics has still managed to retain a significant amount of underfoot cushioning in the heel, it’s quite an achievement. This is fantastic for a squash shoe – the short, sharp movements that the game requires you to make are far easier with lighter shoes on your feet. My personal shoe of choice, the Gel Tactic 2s weigh 350 grams, whereas these weigh just 300. Make no mistake, this is a light pair of shoes. ![]() With the speed and ferocity of the game they’re playing, they need a shoe that performs at the highest level. Worn by both Mohamed and Marwan ElShorbagy, alongside Camille Serme, Salma Hany, Joelle King, Mazen Hesham and many more, they’ve become hugely popular on the pro tour.Īnd for good reason. The Asics Gel Fastball 3 is a low profile, ultra lightweight shoe from Asics.
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