Fencing Shoes

The Leon Paul Blades, made by Hi-Tec, are a fencing shoe staple. They were developed by Leon Paul to be a high quality, durable fencing shoe. Most people seem to agree that they are a quality mid-range standard by which other shoes can be compared.

The shoe itself is durable, but as a result, somewhat stiff. They take a little bit of time to break in. In addition, the main complaint seems to be that they are specifically wide, which causes annoying situations for people with narrow feet/heels/etc.. If you're unsure, it would be wise to try these on first before committing to a purchase to see if they're agreeable. The support, both in the arch and the heel, as well as the padding are both very good and targeted towards fencers.

The Leon Paul Blades can be found at Fencing.net for about $119.