The Adidas Stabil X is the top-end indoor court shoe model from Adidas. The Stabil range has been around for years and usually features plenty of padding. The Adidas Stabil X is part of the Adidas handball range.
Prior models of this shoe have been worn by top squash players like Greg Gaultier, James Willstrop, and many others. More recently, I haven’t seen any squash pros using the Stabil X.
There was a significant redesign of the shoe compared to the prior version. Now it features a built-in sock of sorts. Here’s the product description from adidas:
Stand up to the cut-and-thrust of top-level competition. These lightweight handball shoes are made with a mid cut for ankle stability. An inner sling-cage system lets you use the laces to adjust the level of foot-hugging support. The durable mesh forefoot adds abrasion resistance while responsive cushioning helps provide endless energy for dominating your rivals.
2019 Models
Here are the Adidas Stabil X models that have come out for the 2019 – 2020 season.
Men (2019)
These two models were spotted in May 2019. Black, white and orange:
White, black and orange:
Women (2019)
The women also have a black, white and orange shoe. It looks just like the men’s version and I’m not sure if the shoe is any different.
Junior (2019)
Here’s a junior version that came out in 2019:
2018 Models
Several versions of the Stabil X came out during the course of the 2018 – 2019 season. Before we get into that, here are a couple reviews. Here’s a video review (in German) from WePlayHandball.de. It gives you a good look at the whole shoe. You can also try turning on captions and auto-translating to English or other languages.
Here’s an overview from PDH Sports, which also includes a comparison with the Salming Kobra Mid.
Men (2018)
Now for the shoes. This color scheme is called Khaki, White, Gum, and it was spotted in May 2019:
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This black one was spotted in January 2019:
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Here’s a Red one, spotted August 2018:
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This Navy version was spotted in 2018:
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There’s also a mid-top version of this shoe:
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A White version was also spotted 2018:
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Junior (2018)
The 2018 junior model is called the Adidas Stabil Kids:
2017 Models
Here are the models that I think were released during the 2017 – 2018 season.
Men (2017)
This Grey one I think probably came out in 2017:
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Another 2017 model in green, which I just spotted:
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Solar Red, White, Core Black, spotted June 2017:
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This is the same color scheme as above, but looks like a regular shoe without the sock thingy:
Blue and Footwear White, spotted June 2017:
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Same colors as above but without the special sock/booty:
Women (2017)
Light blue and white, spotted June 2017:
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Utility Black, White Ice, Yellow, spotted July 2017:
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Junior (2017)
The 2017 model was called the Adidas Stabil X Kids:
John says
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New Olive colour!
https://www.racquetballwarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=ASXRKWG
Pierre says
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Thanks John – added
Thejudge says
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Just bought a new pair of stabil X mid shoes , I’ve been using the eye s-line for a few months they have been far better than the salming kobra 2’s which broke within a few games !
always had adidas stabil models but they seem to be getting harder to get hold of now without paying adidas website prices which are high and many pro’s are changing to salming and eye recently
these green ones are very nice on the UK site below
https://www.adidas.co.uk/stabil-x-shoes/BD7411.html
John says
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Did you get them already? I was very tempted to snag these as well .. was debating between these or the Kobra 1/2, but in your experience Kobra isn’t a very durable shoe?
I wanted to give salming a try and got the Hawk shoes; 2 months old now, they’re very supportive and comfy and breathable and flexible …however I had some pretty decent slips lately and it’s made me not want to wear them. Not sure cause yet .. bad spot on the court, sweat.. shoe? Either way .. Stabil X looks sexy
Paul says
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John, have a look also at the Adidas Counterblast Bounce models. I replaced my stabil x with this model and they are great after 6 months. The sole plate is stable, no slips, comfortable sock style ankle support. No knee or ankle problems due to the great cushioning (even though they don’t have the boost technology). Cheers!
Robert Ellis says
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I’ve had 2 pairs of these shoes. First the original blue/white, then the newer blue/white/red model.
Pros:
Super, insanely comfy shoe due to the boost technology.
The sock style ankle support is also really comfy.
When new, the grip under the shoe is also plentiful.
Cons:
Heavy, they weigh a fair bit in comparison to other shoes, though this has never felt like an issue/disadvantage in game to me.
Durability… The original blue and white shoe’s soles completely wore down to the point where they were smooth after a few months. BOTH shoes also had a huge crack right at the heel area of the boost sole.
When I took them back as faulty, the store kindly replaced them with the newer pair, to which the sole has stood the test of time far better. They haven’t worn down half as much, however one shoe now has a deep crack in the exact same place on the heel.
Overall, I’d say the high cost can be attributed to the incredible comfort of the shoe, however the recurring cracks in the heel are a bit of a bummer.
Would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a comfy pair of squash shoes however.
Satya says
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I completely agree with this. I’ve had a pair of the white/reddish orange 2018 model for about a month and a half (college player playing five to six days a week). It has been a great shoe, much like the old stabil’s, but mine have also developed cracks that run across the heel. They’re still playable, but I doubt they will last too much longer. If the intensity of your game is low and doesn’t require lots of hard movement, I bet you won’t have the same problem, but for high level players these shoes will only last a few months.
Paul says
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I have the grey 2017 version since April this year. I must say, even though they are a bit heavy, they are the most comfortable squash shoes I’ve used so far (had asics gel rocket, salming race, viper 2,3,4). I especially like the sock like design, never had any ankle problems, Unfortunately the soleplate wound up very quickly, after 5 months. I would buy the new 2018 model, maybe the soleplate has improved.
Pierre says
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Thanks Paul
Ben says
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The new Adidas Stabil Bounce look very nice, not keen on the high sock on the X.
David says
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I’m guessing these will never hit the north american market… ?
Pierre says
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I never did see them 🙁
Richard m chang says
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Is there a review in English?
Thank you
Richard
D says
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The second video from pdhsports is in English.
John says
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Es gibt kein Adidas welchem fügt für squash auf diesem Moment.
At the moment there is no Adidas which fits for squash.
Op dit moment is er geen Adidas die passend is voor squash.
And the same for Nike ….