Eye squash shoes! These are called Eye S Line shoes. Eye shoes were first spotted on Paul Coll, and over the past couple of years, Eye has signed more players to wear their shoes, including Greg Marche, Diego Elias, Karim Abdel Gawad, and Declan James.
Eye are releasing some new colorways for 2018/2019. Here’s a trailer:
Below are the previous Eye models from 2016/2017.
Eye S Line Squash Shoes
Reviews
Joey Barrington’s video overview:
Here are some comments from Squash Source reader JLB:
I have now had the eye shoes for approximately 5 months. They are more durable than the salming, in the fact that the sole is still holding together, however, the plastic type covering around the toe has now been torn through (this went after about 2 months of playing 2/3 times a week). I shall hopefully send a picture through to show the damage. But they are comfy, tight at first as i’ve got quite wide feet, but they are wonderful to move around in. Similar to the salming viper.
Spotted
Greg Marche was wearing these at the Nantes International in 2017:
Photo via Philippe Rochais →
Here’s Paul Coll at the 2017 World Championships:
Photo via Steve Cubbins →
Thanks
Thanks to Bernard and Teariki for the tips!
There was a previous model called the Eye X.Lite shoes, spotted back in May 2016. Thanks to Carlos for the tip!
Product Notes
Note: there’s also an Eye X.Lite series of rackets, so the naming choice was a little strange. I’m glad they switched it up for the Paul Coll models.
Rob says
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Can anyone provide an up to date review on these shoes as I’m looking at possibly buying a pair.
Jason Kim says
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These are very cool looking shoes, and the materials are great. Decently breathable and cushioned. My only problem is that they’re too heavy. I would expect very high support and cushion from a shoe this heavy, but it’s a bit lackluster. That combined with the price makes it hard for me to recommend these shoes over other shoes from Salming and Asics. If you want a shoe like the S-Line that has looks, cushion and the nice materials, I’d just go for the Race series of shoes from Salming. I’ve tried the Race X and R9 and they’re both great.
Erik says
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I completely agree with this. The only issue with the Race series that I have noticed is that they break way too quickly. The toe-guard on the inner side of the Race X will wear down within a few weeks and then the gum rubber will break down after about two months.
Jason Kim says
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Yeah, the Race X‘s durability is one of its downsides. If only it lasted longer. Because of that, the gel blast 7s (maybe the FFs, have to try them out) are my go-to shoe, but the Race X’s would be if I had an unlimited supply of them.
The Salming Hawk seems like a great alternative to both the Race X and the S-Line. I have to try them out too.
Patch says
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I bought a pair of Eye shoes (the light blue model) in March, and I have to say that I disagree with JLB regarding their durability; even more if compared to the Salmings.
Since I own them, I’ve used them the same amount of times as my Kobras (which I have since October), and while these are still in perfect shape, the Eyes have completely torn apart in the toe areas; specially the left shoe, where my sock is now completely exposed.
However, I was very happy with the comfortability and performance of the Eye shoes (at the same level as the Kobra or the R1, and above all the Adidas models I used to wear), although I’m not even thinking of replacing them with another pair: their price is too high for a 6 month life.
Pierre says
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Thanks for the feedback Patch
Janet says
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Do Eyeshoes make Squash shoes in women’s sizes?
If so, where can they be purchased in Canada (Nova Scotia specifically)?
Thanks
Don says
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Any thoughts on their sizing though? I wear a US 9.5 and it seems like they skip from 9 to 10 (because of EU sizing). Suggestion?
Vagelis says
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Eye Shoes run small .in salming i wear us11-11.5 (EU45-46) ,in Eye i wear US12(EU46)
Andy says
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These are nice shoes but the sizing is messed up. basically i usually wear 43.5-44 but these I wear 45- 28 cm.
The sizing on their official site is wrong so watch out for that. Here you ll find the correct sizing:
https://www.squashtime.pl/mens-shoes-eye-line-electric-purple-p-33796.html?osCsid=eab88f38c4ebc70d561c711256338fcb
Otherwise the shoes are ok. They look really nice, but comparing with any Asics shoes the durability is far worse.
D says
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These new Eye shoes look very familiar.. very familiar indeed. Almost like…. Asics shoes.
Asics Gel soles are quite distinctive, with (1) the circle at the ball of the foot and the lines leading away from it and (2) the plastic support at the shank, between the heel and the toe.
Even the outsole looks like Asics.
Teariki Smith says
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https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1399384190080143&id=1177153155636582
mark says
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Hi pier
It’s actually there second stab at the shoe market,there was an earlier model few years ago
Thanks
mark
Pierre says
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Thanks Mark, I never knew that but you’re right, I found these:
http://www.eyerackets.com/eye2015/ci.php/store/shop#shoes
Ben says
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Where are people getting these bad boys from??
SquashManiac says
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Some squash player from Europe squash championship 2016 said that its heavy and solid and that in total they dnt like this shoes….
Carlos Porras says
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Eye Rackets is a 100% squash brand, so all their products are developed thinking about their use specifically in our sport. All their efforts are focussed on squash, and we can perceive that feeling in their products. I´m waiting for the new 120 X.Lite Control, and if their shoes are good, when my Asics Fireblast break down, probably I´ll buy these beautiful shoes. The desing looks quite good, waiting for your review Pierre!!
Rodney Foster says
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whoa!
these look frickin sweet.
pretty sure i’ll be buying and trying these out.
big fan of salming and eye products.
thanks guys for the heads up!!!