Not a good combination for shoes and/or my bank balance! I’m usually lucky to get 3 months out of a shoe. I’ve been using these as my go-to shoe for the past 8 months, I’m only just breaking in my third pair and could still happily wear the other two pairs if needed – they’re worse for wear but there’s still life left in them.Ģ pairs in 8 months might not sound great, but it’s worth noting that I train or play pretty much every day, I probably fit into the ‘runner’ category of player, and to top it all off I drag my toes pretty badly. I’m happy to report that the Gel Tactics have really stood the test of time for me. It’s one of the most demanding sports on the feet, and any issues with robustness are usually quick to show. DurabilityĪs ever, durability is something that really substantiates whether a shoe is good enough for squash. They also feel fairly light as well, and the shape of the shoe lends well to squash type movements. There’s a plastic moulded component in the midfoot of the shoe that provides stability, and the outsole is well gripped to maintain traction on court. The Gel Tactic offers fantastic cushioning thanks to the Asics Gel in both the rear and forefoot. Asics’ Outlet store currently has the black, silver and yellow pair on sale for just over £50. I personally picked up the grey and green pair (pictured above) for just over £40, which is rock bottom pricing for squash shoes.
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The shoes often sit somewhere in the £60-80 region, however if you look hard enough you can often find older colourways for far cheaper.
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Where the Gel Rocket is a relatively ‘chunky’, well cushioned shoe, and the Gel Fastball is an ultra low profile, light-as-they-come shoe, the Gel Tactic sits almost perfectly between the two. Namely, the Gel Rocket and the Gel Fastball. There’s a few Asics shoes that are popular with squash players at the moment. The Asics Gel Tactic 2 is primarily marketed as a volleyball shoe, however has gained a decent amount of popularity on the squash court thanks to its ample cushioning, light weight and sterling durability.