This is the Salming Viper SL, an indoor court shoe from Salming. The original models came out in 2021, and some updated cosmetics appeared in 2023. This is a variation on the Salming Viper 5. According to Salming, they’ve made some changes to the upper part of the shoe to make it more breathable:
The Viper SL is a more flexible, breathable and lighter version of the Viper. Air mesh has been added on the upper part of the shoe to provide maximum breathability and comfort. Viper SL also comes with a new tongue construction for a comfortable fit and the stability you need on the court. The lower part of the shoe has all the features of the Viper and the construction gives a nice and snug fit and keeps the foot in place properly.
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Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the two shoes. The new Viper SL model is on the left.
2023
Salming brought out a few new colors for the 2023-2024 season:
Product Info
Release year: 2023
Price: $120
Gender: Men
Color: Orange
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Product Info
Release year: 2023
Price: $120
Gender: Men
Color: White
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Product Info
Release year: 2023
Price: $140
Gender: Women
Color: White
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Spotted
Marwan Elshorbagy will be wearing these (thanks Marcin):
2022
Here are the men’s colors from the original launch of the Viper SL line.
Neon Yellow
Product Info
Release year: 2022
Price: $140
Gender: Men
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White / Navy
Product Info
Release year: 2022
Price: $140
Gender: Men
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Royal Blue
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Product Info
Release year: 2021
Price: $150
Gender: Men
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Black
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Product Info
Release year: 2021
Price: $150
Gender: Men
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White / Black
Image via salming.com →
Product Info
Release year: 2021
Price: €130
Gender: Men
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Women
White / Dove
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Gender: Women
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White / Black
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Product Info
Release year: 2021
Price: €130
Gender: Women
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Spotted
Nour El Tayeb was wearing these at the 2023 World Champs:
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Racket: Dunlop Sonic Core Revelation 125
Location: 2023 World Championships
Marcin says
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Pierre, apparently, Marwan has signed with Salming and opted for Viper SL.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyc_8lMonE5/