Wear proper Squash Shoes - Squash for Beginners [006]
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- Wearing the proper types of squash shoes when you play squash will help you move better and reduce the risk of injury.
Use shoes specifically designed for indoor court use and have good support for lateral (sideways) movement.
Try on different brands and buy a brand that fits your feet well.
If you can, buy two pairs and alternate between the two.
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Coach Phil .. you should've told them not to wear the shoes anywhere else except on the court ... it's etiquette but there is a good reason behind it.
Yes, you are absolutely right. I'll add it to the next video.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I'm new to squash and this answers so many questions
You are most welcome, I hope the other videos in this series are helpful too.
@@BetterSquash oh yes very much so. I make sure to leave a like as well. Yesterday saw the one about squash touch. Very useful.
Great advice! I personally have had good luck wearing low cut basketball shoes designed for indoor courts. Good support for lateral movement as well as a non-marking sole. If that’s all you have you could do a lot worse.
Glad you like it. I have heard other people say that they like basketball shoes for squash, but would still advise using proper squash shoes if possible. There are some similarities in movement patterns between the sports, but 1, the floors are different (basketball courts are sealed, squash courts are sometimes sealed) and squash shoes are designed to protect the toe area because people drag their feet. That said, a basketball shoe is always a better option that running shoes or regular street trainers.
Great advice
Thank you.
Good advice. Any thoughts on how often you should buy new ones. Over time the internal support deteriorates yet the soles may still look good. The comment made about not wearing squash shoes outside of the courts is also good advice as it reduce the amount of dirt that is brought onto the court.
Sorry, I replied to your comment a few days ago, but have only just noticed that it hasn't appeared.
In general, if you play 2 or 3 times per week, then around every 9 months or so is recommended. if you play 4 or 5 times a week, then every 6 months. Once a week, would be about every year. However, if you have 2 pairs of shoes that you are alternating between, then those durations should probably be doubled.
What are the top new shoes that you can recommend? I've been wearing some cheap adidas ligra 6s and the adidas essences. I need one or two new pairs. I want something that is good quality. I want to know what the best adidas shoes to buy are right now in 2019. The stabil x and the stabil bounce look pretty good. Are there any other brands that I should be looking at?
Honestly, I don't have any useful advice to give you in this case. I have no knowledge of the current range of shoes, their different properties etc. My question is "Why do you need new shoes?" Is it because the current ones don't feel good or because they are falling apart? In some ways shoes are more important than rackets because the wrong shoes can cause injuries, but I would go through the following thought process:
1. Do you want light weight or solid shoes?
2. Are your feet unusual? For example, I have very wide feet and generally try for Adidas shoes as they seem to fit me better.
3. Are colours important to you? if so, they brands like Eye or Salming might be a good start.
I'm sorry I can't point to one specific brand or model, but for everybody who loves one brand or model, there is another person who hates it. As long as you buy non-marking shoes designed for indoor sports, all that really matters is how comfortable and durable they are.
I hope that helps.
Thanks for the explanations. Phillip, I am a futsal player and I do have 5 pairs of futsal shoes. Having that in mind, is it still neccessary to invest in squash shoes? Futsal shoes seem to have all the characteristics you mentioned: indoor, non-marking, descent upper and lower foot protection, (lighter than squash shoes tho, because of you have to feel the ball with the foot), made with idea of quick changing of direction while running on a high speed..... for example Munich G3 are my favorite (can't include a link, sorry)
Thanks
That's an excellent question. I had to do a little research into the type of shoe used in Futsal and I would say that whilst not as suitable as Badminton and volley ball shoes, I would be happy for you to continue using them. I would prefer you bought a proper pair of squash shoes, but if you can't them you should be fine with those.
@@BetterSquash you are the best! Thank you :)
Any recommendations for someone who requires high levels of arch support Philip?
Sorry, I haven't tried any of the newest shoes. My best advice would be to visit a special racket retailer if one is located near where you live.
Where can you actually buy squash shoes in person, though? Everyone at my club just seems to buy them online which isn't great for trying them on and seeing how well they fit! Only place I can see is Decathlon and my nearest one is quite far away.
Well, that depends on where you live. I take your point that actually finding local retailers can be difficult. Obviously, I can't offer any suggestions, but are you sure they are no small, independent sports shops near you?
Hello Phil
I have high arches and started playing semi professional squash since 2 years, due to my foot underpronation i have got planter fascitis (from almost a year now) and shin splints while playing I am on rest from last 6 months and recovered a bit of my planter fascitis. I have tried several shoes but no good support. Kindly recommend me a squash shoe which is suitable for my underpronation feet.
Thank you.
Hi, honestly, now that I don't have much contact with current shoes I don't feel comfortable recommending one. What I would suggest is seeing a professional bio-mechanist. I know that might not be easy or cheap, but part of being a professional is having a professional approach to everything your do. In addition, these are your feet and if you cause more injuries they may affect your life after squash. It's possible that some specially made insoles will allow you to wear almost any shoe.
I'm sorry I can't be more helpful.
@@BetterSquash Thank you Phillip for the prompt response, I will surely see bio-mechanist and find a solution for it.
I'm on a court 4-5 days a week, and have two shoes, I would like to buy those really expensive shoes but since I find all shoes wear out after 8 months or so it's better to spend about 100 Canadian on a pair rather than 175. dont' really know if there's much of a difference.
In your circumstances buy expensive shoes certainly doesn't seem worth it. Do you rotate your shoes each time you play or have a "match" and "training" pair?
I do rotate them for matches, and am about to opt to pay an extra $20 for a bit better shoe with more lateral stability. Thanks coach have a fantastic holiday season! David@@BetterSquash
can you use padel shoes for squash?
Well, I've never seen Padel shoes in real life, but the upper looks suitable, my only worry would be whether the soles are non-marking. If you already have a pair and they are definitely non-marking, then I feel fairly confident in saying that will be okay for squash.
Hi there, could you please further explain why Tennis shoes are not great for Squash? I noticed you said they're not designed for indoor court, but Adidas sells so called "Court control" shoes, so that suggests that they are designed for indoor court? I'm new to this subject and honestly wondering because most manufacturers don't seem to have a "Squash shoe" category.
Great question. The reason that indoor tennis shoes are not suitable for squash is because the surface of an indoor tennis court is essentially like a carpet. A squash court floor should be made of unsealed wood (unsealed means that it doesn't have a varnish-type coating, which becomes VERY slippery when wet!). Tennis players often slide across courts, whereas in squash that shouldn't happen very often. That difference in movement affects the design and construction of the shoe
Many manufacturers don't have a squash shoe range because the market isn't very big compared to other types of shoes, so they focus on that. With regard to the Adidas Control Court shoe, it might be suitable for squash, but I suspect it's designed for tennis. The sole pattern looks more suitable for surfaces other than wood - but I could be wrong.
Of course, I don't know where you are based, but PDH Sports (www.pdhsports.com/c/q/brand/adidas/adidas-squash-shoes) has a great range of shoes and ships worldwide I believe. I have no connection with them. A visit to your local racket specialist shop would be useful because you can see and touch the shoes, and see the difference, if you have one nearby that is.
I hope that explains a little more, but if you have ANY other questions about squash, please don't hesitate to ask.
@@BetterSquash thank you so much for this elaborate and clear answer!
You are most welcome.
great tips. the problem is that it's so hard to find "squash shoes" everywhere.
I live in Bari (south Italy) and the best I can find is some volleyball asics, that seems good to play squash too.
If I'm lucky, in some period of the year I find something different, but I've never seen anything in the "squash sector"... in most cases, there's no "squash sector" at all :-(
I could order online, but I need to try before I buy, so this is the real problem...
Cheers from Italy
Yes, buying shoes is difficult. Unlike any other piece of equipment, you really need to try them first. Of course, rackets are like that, but you can borrow one from other people, not so shoes. That why I often recommend buying two pairs, when you find a really good pair. That way you have more time to find a replacement.
Is there now where you can buy online that allows free returns?
Nike zoom freak 1
Nike zoom freak 1 they are basketball shoes but weigh the same as gel rocket 9 so they can be used as squash shoes. They are Nike so they probably have better cushioning
I am new to squash and truly enjoy the game. However, I wish I had watched this video earlier as I had ended up spraining my ankle, due to the wrong choice of shoes. Guess what?? I was wearing running shoes. Foolish mistake on my part!!
Sorry to hear you sprained your angle. Unless it's a serious sprain, then at least you have learned your lesson - get good advice before doing something! That said, don't be too hard on yourself, I've seen a lot of people play in the wrong shoes and don't seem to be interested in listening to advice.
Hello. The basketball shoes are specifically designed for indoor. I'm playing squash for half a year in nike lebron 15 and these are just phenomenal. So use basketball shoes rather than squash shoes, I guarantee that's better
Although I wouldn't be as categorical as our coach, I think it's because basketball shoes cover your ankle higher and that's not suitable for the types of movement required for squash. That could limit your movement or cause injury. So take care and good squash :)
Hi, Yes, basketball court shoes are for indoor use, but the surface of a squash court is different from a basketball court. In addition, as Yahyah says, the high ankle is not ideal. I would also say that in the video I said "you shouldn't wear...", that means I advise against, but if you do use them and have no problems, then that's fine. I would definitely advise against using basketball shoes instead of squash shoes though.
I've used my basketball shoes for the first 2 months... I think there are a couple of problems.
1) the sole is not "non marking", so maybe you are not allowed to play on every court (in my club yes, but maybe somewhere else no)
2) basketball shoes are not excellent in lateral movement, there is not a support in the lateral part of the shoes
3) if you use basketball shoes with high ankle, be aware that the movement in squash is completely different, and you could easely have problems with your ankle
My personal advice is that you should give "squash shoes" a chance, you'll never go back to basketball shoes ;-)
Are badminton shoes recommendable?
Hello, yes badminton shoes are perfectly fine for squash. They are often lighter and have less protection on the toe area, but many people prefer them to squash shoes.
@@BetterSquash Excellent! Thank you very much, coach! New subscription on the way😎
what if i get blisters on my feet after playing. I have asics gel rocket 7 and used to get blisters, after getting nike hyper elite socks its a lot better but still sometimes small blistering
All I can suggest is trying thick and thin socks. Some people prefer thin, some prefer thick. Some even try two pairs. I have always been very lucky and never suffered from blisters due to squash. Are you wearing your shoes too tight or even too loose?
I used to suffer from blisters. Tried two pairs of socks, usually one thin pair of short trainer socks and one thicker pair over the top … not a single blister since. I tend to wear my shoes tied quite tightly.
I'm using servis jansher khan shoes. They are fine shoes and wear out after 1 year at least. I play twice or thrice a week for about 2 hours each session. Really found the jansher khans a bang for the buck you're paying. 1200 pakistani rupees. About 8 American dollars. The only problem is they are available in pakistan only.
I don't know those shoes, but they seem very, very good value.
Seriously. Are these still available? Where can I find them in Karachi?
@@omihitman any originals servis factory outlet
I was genuinely concerned about my opponent's safety. He told me he did not want to buy indoor court shoes since he only plays once a week. So he wears his running shoes that he put on at home. He did not care that he could mark up the court & bring in any dirt or small rocks from walking outside.
I do understand people not wanting to buy specific squash shoes, especially if they are not sure how much they are going to play, but at some point that mentality has to change. You comment has two aspects, the safety and the cleanliness of the court, and both are important. There's little you can really do except refuse to play, which would be an extreme. Ask him if he would go swimming in his underpants because that's using the wrong equipment for the job too.
@BetterSquash I play badminton. I can relate to your topics. I have worn Salming shoes. I recommend them. I admit, in doubles, the player who is not wearing proper court shoes will be made to run the most & will have to defend more shots. We know he will have a harder time stopping & going. Also the shoes are too heavy. In squash, is there a fine for marking up the court? At badminton halls, it is $200.
I've never heard of a fine, but I support the idea.
Been using CrossFit shoes 🤦♂️
Are they non-marking? If they are, then CrossFit shoes aren't too bad.