Asics Gel Blade 3

The Asics Gel Blade 3 squash shoes are the latest iteration of the Asics Gel Blade series that are much-loved by squash players.

Update: the next version of these is the Asics Gel Blade 4.

Versions: Men | Women

Men

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I first noticed these on Tom Richards, who wore them during the British Open. Here’s a decent shot of Tom (right) wearing the shoes in his second round match with Nick Matthew:

Photo by Jordan Mansfield via PSA World Tour ∞

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Here’s a blue and orange variety:

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I believe LJ Anjema (right) was wearing these at El Gouna against Tarek Momen:

Photo by SquashSite ∞

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LJ also seems to have used this black pair:

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Here he is (right side) wearing them at the British Open in his match against Stephen Coppinger:

Photo by Jordan Mansfield via Squash TV∞

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Green guy:

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Here’s LJ Anjema wearing the neon green version of these shoes. I guess LJ went out and bought every color of this shoe, just in case.

Photo via usopensquash.com

Here’s Karim Abdel Gawad wearing these at the British Open:

Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

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This is a very cool red & silver style:

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Andrew Wagih was wearing these at the 2015 World Championships. How long has he had these stashed in his closet?

Photo via Steve Cubbins →

Here’s Hisham Ashour wearing these at the Motor City Open:

Photo via themotorcityopen.com

Thanks to Tom for the tip!

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Looks like there’s also an orange-flavored version, which I haven’t been able to find for sale anywhere:

Photo via badmintan.blogspot.com ∞

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And here is the 2011 version in red, worn by Karim Darwish:

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And here’s Karim:

Photo via usopensquash.com ∞

Women

This is the Asics Gel Blade 3 W for women.

Nicol David wears these, although they’re in a custom color combination that you can’t buy:

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Here’s one you can buy. Or you could, back when it was for sale. The color is powder blue.

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Ok, here’s a white/purple version as well:

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Photo via Steve Cubbins →

Racket: Prince EXO3 Rebel
Location: 2012 Hong Kong Open

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Also just found this gray and pink version, which I think is pretty cool:

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Here’s yet another one:

Camille Serme rolls with this one:

Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞