Salming squash shoes burst onto the scene a few years ago and have made a big splash with their cool designs, lightweight materials, and high levels of comfort and grip.
Salming squash shoes are on the expensive side. Some readers have complained the shoes are not very durable, though mine have lasted over a year. In terms of sizing, many people have found Salming shoes run a little large.
Update: Salming squash shoes 2017 versions will be coming out soon. See the PDF below for a sneak peek:
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Salming Kobra
The Salming Kobra launched in 2016, and new designs are coming out for 2017:
Salming Race
The Race line has been around for a few years. In 2017, Salming is coming out with a new version of the Race called the Salming Race X:
Previously, Salming had the Salming Race R1:
And also the Salming Race R2:
Salming Viper
The Salming Viper has a bit less cushioning in the front of the shoe, which makes it a bit lighter and more maneuverable.
The Salming Viper 4 is coming out in 2017:
Here’s the Salming Viper 3.0, which came out in 2016:
Salming Adder
The Salming Adder first launched in summer 2016, and has new designs for 2017:
Here’s a list of all the Salming squash shoes I’ve posted on Squash Source:
Armin says
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I don’t see the R9. Out of line?
Pierre says
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You can still get them (see here) but it seems they are being phased out in favor of the Kobra Mid
JLB says
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Found all these online, the new Salming Line up, new colours for the Adder and Kobra, along with new Viper 4 in two colours and a new Race X.
https://www.handballshop.com/handballshoes/filter/brand-salming/
Enjoy!
James says
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I am interested in buying either the Viper 2.0 or Viper 3.0. I have previously played with the Asics Gel Blade 3 or 4 for the last 4 or 5 years but I understand that the latest Gel Blades are not as good.
Can anyone tell me if the Vipers are a close alternative to the Gel Blade 3 or 4 and also whether there is much improvement in the Viper 3.0 over the Viper 2.0 to justify the extra money?
Alex says
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I currently own the asics gel blast 7‘s, which Salming shoe is closest to them in regards to comfort? The gel blast wore out rather quickly, I’ve only had them for about 4 months and they’re already losing grip/worn out.
I’m looking for something that has good ankle support as well, I used my soles from my gel blast 5‘s in the 7’s because the ankle support was horrendous with the soles of the 7. I dont want to pay top dollar for a salming shoe if it will wear out faster than the Asics or if it does not have good cushioning in addition to ankle support.
JLB says
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https://www.salming.com/en/squash/men/shoes/kobra/c-362
new kobras finally launched!
Pierre says
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Thanks JLB, posted here!
Pragya says
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I am buying a pair for the first time for my husband. He has just started playing but I believe in buying the best. After reading the reviews here m pretty sure to buy salming. But could someone tell me the differnce in R2 3.0 and salming 91.?
Which is better?
And if anyone knows where can I get them in India.
Pierre says
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I don’t think Salming 91 are court shoes. I would not buy those.
I love the R2 though!
Rodney Foster says
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i would highly recommend the R2’s as well
love the vipers as well.
not sure where you could get them in India but Salming is pretty true to size so you could buy online and buy w/ confidence that they’ll be a good fit.
hope that helps!
Gerguitar says
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I don’t like the viper model , and as I see the cobra model it’s almost the same .. Poor quality … Poor amortiguation … I don’t recommend those shoes, and besides very expensive
Rodney Foster says
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what is it you don’t like about them? i’m just curious
construction and quality w/ salming shoes seem to be wonderful in regards and comparison to other brands of squash shoes.
they are expensive for sure…but so are adidas.
Gerguitar says
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The quality is poor … I’ve compared with the stabil adipower and there’s a lot of difference … Adidas is better
Rodney Foster says
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adidas are heavy and clunky. they’re expensive as well and i couldn’t play w/ them after 1 month cause i had plantar fasciitis
so it’s a matter of preference really …and personal opinion. for me salming are well constructed and last for a good time…over 6 months for me
Bernard says
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depends on the Adidas model really, the court stabil 10.1 that Ramy wears are very lightweight……….the adipowers that Galtier wears are a little heavier, but his movement seems okay!
Gerguitar says
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Depends on the model… the adipower 10.1 and 11 are very lightweight and durable… I’m a defensive player I have to stretch my legs much on Court, and Viper salming at 6 months looks like an old shoe… that is not the case of adidas… Insist on that the materials not are of good quality for the price
LUIS ASTURIAS says
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I use 10.5 Asics. Wich is the Salming equivalence?
michel goulche says
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new salming kobra spotted : https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgA3RIqVAAEtdBL.jpg:large
Pierre Bastien says
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Cool. Nice shirtless look from MRod