Well well, it’s the Salming Race R9 Mid. These shoes are pretty similar to the Salming Race R1 and Salming Race R2, except these are “mid” shoes, so they will be higher around the ankles. Some people will like the additional ankle support. But on a previous shoe, the Salming Race R1 Mid, one reader wrote in to say the additional height around the ankle was too bulky.
Salming Race R9 Mid 2.0
Here’s a new version for 2015. Sweet.
![Salming Race R9 Mid 2.0 [Black / Red]](https://www.squashsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/salming-race-r9-mid-2.0-men-black-red.jpg)
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Reviews
Here’s a video from Paul at PDH Sports comparing the Salming Race R9 with the Adidas Stabil Boost II:
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Peter Creed was wearing these at the 2016 World Championships:
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So was Ramy Ashour:
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Stephen Coppinger was wearing these at the 2015 US Open:
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And Ryan Cuskelly had these at one point:
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Racket: Harrow Vibe
Salming Race R9 Mid 1.0
This is the 2014 version of the shoe:
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Stephen Coppinger has used these too. Here he is at the 2016 World Championships:
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Jason says
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I’ve been playing a few times a week in my r9s for about six months and they are holding up well. I’d recommend replacing the factory insoles with something a little more substantial.
They are light and quick shoes, and my problematic right ankle notices a bit more support.
Pierre says
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Thanks Jason, which insoles do you go with?
Zaff says
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Ramy is using the 2.0s now
http://www.squashsite.co.uk/alahram/imagessteve/today.177.jpg
Pierre says
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Thanks, added the photo
Kyle McGann says
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These shoes are great. The grip and feel are sensational. I was surprised that such a light shoe could offer such support. My biggest initial concern was durability, and after six months of playing 3-4 times a week, they are the worse of it. These is some side tread lose, and the one non-metal grommet has given way; but the support and grip I love are still there. While their not the best “bang for the buck” (average cost being 40% more than I would usually pay for a pair of court shoes); I would purchase them again, and have recommended them to many friends.
Steven says
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I have R9’s 1.0 they feel brilliant but durability is poor especially on inside of big toe area on shoe, they have reinforced the leather at top but below that bit there’s a spongy bit that has practically worn through within a month of playing only twice a week, I emailed salming about it for them to take on board, didn’t hear anything back though. Shame really great shoe for wearing on court but durability poor.
Pierre Bastien says
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Thanks Steven
George says
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The shoes are supposed to be fantastic to wear however they have poor durability and are looking really shabby within 3 weeks of play
Pierre Bastien says
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Thanks George. I have the Salming Race R1 myself and I’ve found them to be very durable. I’ve never seen the R9s in action though — it may be different for them.
Gaurav says
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Been using R9’s for a about 2 months now, these shoes definitely show more wear and tear than any of my other shoes, switched back to my Asics Gel Progressive’s. Wont be buying Salmings again