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Here’s the Salming Viper. There are multiple versions:


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Viper 4 Men | Women | Junior
Viper 3 Men | Women | Junior
Viper 2 Men | Women | Junior
Viper 1 Men | Women


Salming Viper 4 Men

The Salming Viper 4 is just starting to appear in May 2017. Spotted the men’s version:

Salming Viper 4

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Saw this tweet in May 2017 of the new Salming Viper 4 and the Kobra Mid model:

@squashsource .hi pierre ever see either of these salming squash runners.kobra mid and viper 4..both are also for sale if anyone likes….. pic.twitter.com/5H8t9FM1Zl

— mark furlong (@markfurlong6) May 3, 2017

Thanks to Mark and JLB for the tips!

Max Lee was playing with the Viper 4s at the 2017 HK Open:

Max Lee HK 2017

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Declan James at the 2017 World Champs:

Declan James 2017 World Champs

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Salming Viper 4 Women

Here’s the women’s version of the Viper 4:

Salming Viper 4

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Spotted

Alison Waters 2019 TOC

Photo via tocsquash.com →

Racket: Salming Forza Pro 2018
Location: 2019 Tournament of Champions

Thanks

Thanks to JLB for the tip!


Salming Viper 4 Kids

And here’s the kids / junior version, which looks exactly like the men’s version, so I’m not sure if this is an accurate picture:

Salming Viper 4 Kids

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Thanks to JLB for the tip!


Salming Viper 3.0 Men

Just spotted a new Salming Viper 3.0 color scheme, royal blue and gecko green, in May 2016:

Salming Viper 3.0 Men

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Spotted

Here’s Ben Coleman at the 2016 World Championships:

Ben Coleman

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And Eain Yow Ng, also at the 2016 World Champs:

Eain Yow Ng

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Here’s the original Salming Viper 3.0 style, which dropped in late 2015. This is called the “shocking orange” color:

Salming Viper 3.0

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Spotted

This is a fun Instagram post from Salming, featuring these shoes:

Lightweight like no other #nononsense Viper 3 – Move Faster #salmingsquash #Viper

A photo posted by Salming Squash (@salmingsquash) on Feb 23, 2016 at 7:30am PST

Here’s Max Lee wearing the shocking orange at the 2016 World Championships:

Max Lee

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And Mohamed Abouelghar too:

Mohamed Abouelghar

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Salming Viper 3.0 Women

Here’s the Salming Viper Women 3.0, which started to appear in July 2016. They call this color scheme turquoise and “cactus flower”:

Salming Viper Women 3.0

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Salming Viper 3.0 Junior

For the juniors:

Salming Viper 3 Junior

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Salming Viper 3.0 Kids

I think this is for littler kids than the Junior. There’s a velcro version:

Salming Viper Kid 3

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And a laces version:

Salming Viper 3 Kid

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Salming Viper 2.0 Men

Just spotted this color, which landed on shelves in August 2015. They say this one’s navy and orange. Thanks to Harrison for the tip!

Salming Viper 2.0 Men [Navy / Orange]
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Spotted

Tom Richards has this color. Here he is at the 2015 World Championships:

tom-richards-2015
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

Ben Coleman also has these:

Ben Coleman 2016 British Nationals

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So does Mohamed Abouelghar:

Mohamed Abouelghar 2016 British Open

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Here are two models that came out in early 2015. This one is in white and navy:

salming-viper-men-white-navy
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Reviews

I got a chance to try these out. Here’s my review:

I weighed one of my shoes and it came in at 344 grams (I’m a US size 11.5).

Spotted

Tom Richards also has this color. Here he is at the 2015 World Championships:

tom-richards-2015-worlds

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Declan James was wearing these Vipers at the 2015 British Nationals:

Declan James 2016 British Nationals

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Here’s another new Viper, in “gecko green”:

salming-viper-men-gecko-green
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Comments via Rick:

@squashsource Salming Viper 2 Size UK 7.5 weight 296grams!!!! In all other shoes I’m a UK 8 pic.twitter.com/DkPO64fo8p

— Rick (@Rick_Young) February 18, 2015

@squashsource New insole is a big improvement on the old Viper pic.twitter.com/VPiYI2deJ3

— Rick (@Rick_Young) February 18, 2015

Spotted

Max Lee at the 2015 World Champs:

max-lee-2015-worlds

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Borja Golan the the 2016 Tournament of Champions:

Borja Golan 2016 TOC

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Salming Viper 2.0 Women

These dropped in September 2015:

salming-viper-2.0-women-pink
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Spotted

Here’s Alison Waters, rocking these at the 2015 US Open:


Image via Steve Cubbins

Emily Whitlock was wearing these at the 2016 British Nationals:

Emily Whitlock 2016 British Nationals

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Salming Viper 2.0 Junior

Spotted these blue ones in July 2016:

Salming Viper Junior

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Spotted these green ones in March 2016:

Salming Viper 2.0 Junior

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Salming Viper 2.0 Kids

Orange velcro version:

Salming Viper Kids Velcro

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Orange laces version:

Salming Viper Kids Laces

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Pink laces version:

Salming Viper 2 Kid

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Green laces version:

Salming Viper 2 Kid

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Salming Viper Men

Here are the models that came out in 2014. I first saw these when PDH Sports posted some photos of the Salming Viper range on their Instagram account a while back, and they’re now available for purchase.

Here’s a men’s version in blue:

Salming Viper Men Blue
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Spotted

Adrian Grant has been sporting these:

Adrian Grant 2014
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

Borja Golan’s wearing them now:

borja-golan-2015
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

So is Ben Coleman:

ben-coleman-2015
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞


Salming Viper Women

Here’s the original women’s version, from 2014 I think, in pink and purple:

salming-viper-women-original
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Comments

  1. Jay says

    (January 29, 2019)

    I got a pair of Viper 2’s in gecko green for Christmas and am loving them after a month of use! They are light and comfortable to suit a quick, lighter player like myself (72 kg). After a month playing 2-3x a week, the durability and grip are great aside from the toe drag areas which are just a little scuffed up at this point.

    Being my first pair of Salmings, it’ll be hard for me to not continue using them again even though they are pricier than other shoes (Is there another comparable shoe?). They look awesome and perform well. I’ll put up follow up comments in a few months after the winter season ends.

    Reply
    • Jay says

      (March 20, 2020)

      I thought I would post some follow up comments after 14 months of use (better late than never!). I’ve really enjoyed these shoes for the fit, comfort and looks – I don’t think I could go back to Asics. They’ve held up pretty well aside from your typical wear and tear from squash (i.e. toe drag areas, sole). I’m probably close to retiring them as the left shoe is pretty scuffed up and the soles are worn down. I was fortunate enough to find a pair of the white/navy ones in nearly new condition on Kijiji for well-below retail price. So I’ll be set for a little while longer 🙂

      Reply
  2. B says

    (February 29, 2016)

    How is the sizing compared to other salming shoes (race r2)?

    Reply
    • Pierre Bastien says

      (February 29, 2016)

      I feel like the Viper is a LITTLE smaller in the toe box than the R2 but they are pretty much the same.

      Reply
  3. Alex Esquibel says

    (September 29, 2015)

    I’ve found these to be amazing shoes after two weeks of play three times a week. Not much to break in-slightly stiff, high comfort level and premium control on court surfaces (good looking too). I don’t think anyone has mentioned the bonus of the suction-cup action at the rear part of the sole on the court – it’s a unique sensation hopefully with functional benefits. If I were to change anything to the design, it would be to add more padding at the ankle area (don’t get me wrong, it’s better than most). Truth be told, I became so accustom to the Prince NFS II‘s that I miss it. Regarding the fit, it is true to size if you are using the Brannock Device to measure your foot. I wear 11.5 US / 29.5 cm and they are spot on. All manufactures use their own templates (or “last”) to pattern the shoe’s shape, so it’s no surprise when it comes to differences between them. Performance and comfort wise, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better shoe. Durability? I’ll let you know in few months. Brilliant shoe otherwise.

    Reply
    • Pierre Bastien says

      (September 29, 2015)

      Thanks Alex

      Reply
  4. Manuel Febles says

    (May 8, 2015)

    I have this shoes for 2 months now.
    First of all I have to say that they fit bigger than Asics. My previous pair of Asics Domain 2 were a size 12.5 and these Salming are 12s and I probably could wear a pair of 11.5s…
    They as comfortable as the Asics, usually Asics are more comfortable than other brands like Hi Tec but Salming can match up with Asics.
    About durability, I had some concerns about their durability since I heard some players complaining about this. So far they are holding up. Just a little wear and tear in the insoles and the outer right side its getting detached from the sole but I think a little bit of glue will fix it.
    Overall they are great shoes the only CON I can find is their price… $190CAD per a pair of shoes seems excessive.
    If money is not a concern for you then I would recommend these shoes if you are looking for something cheaper go for the Asics Domain 2 (DON’T BUY THE DOMAIN 3, THEY ARE TERRIBLE!!!).
    Cheers,

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  5. David says

    (March 2, 2015)

    Picked a pair of these up as replacements for my asics jel blast 4’s. While the shoes perform fantastically they are NOT DURABLE. I drag the upper inner portion of the shoes on deep lunges, and after TWO WEEKS of having these shoes I wore a hole almost completely through the shoe. As a comparison, my pair of jel blast 4’s lasted a year and a half.

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    • Jon Catuccio says

      (June 22, 2016)

      Yes, after about 10 days, with 2 pairs in rotation:

      https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipN2h47wX2g9JR1yv8ycXCtxp1ILFoT6LYwKc9cF

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  6. Harry says

    (February 5, 2015)

    I’ve had the vipers since they came out. I was looking for a lightweight shoe so tried these. The fit is really secure with tons of good old fashioned grip. The forefoot does have a minimal padding but i’ve always like this as the shoe feels more stable for it. Whilst a few people have voiced concerns about durability mine are lasting extremely well and I play around three times a week so they’ve had a decent amount of play and still going strong. The best court shoes I’ve tried by far.

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  7. Pierre Bastien says

    (February 2, 2015)

    From YouTube:

    I bought the Salming Viper now, and i really like how light they are. The mesh also provides good ventilation and keeps your feet cool. But they already show a lot of wear. I don´t think they´ll hold as long as my Hi-Tec shoes did. They are also quite stiff, and give my Achilles tendon some stress I have not experienced from other shoes before. Will get used to hopefully.

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  8. Denis R Charron says

    (October 17, 2014)

    I’ve been using these shoes for 3 months.
    I love them, they are very stable on court and have a lot of amortization.
    Highly recommended

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    • Zsolt says

      (October 18, 2014)

      Thank you :d. Had Mizuno wave stealth II’s before, and while they are really good, it turned out it’s not for me. They are to “high off” from the ground and I just don’t find the feeling good for my personal style.
      What i have found about the Viper that it has no special cushioning in the front. But i don’t need much, just wondered how they feel (for example is the front cushioning at least on the level of a low level asics shoe like the Rocket 6/7 ?)
      Sorry for pestering with questions, but I don’t want to buy another shoe that will turn out to be not right for me, especially considering the price of the Viper.
      I’m looking for a shoe that has good grip, that locks down your foot inside and a low feeling with some cushioning. Up until now i have considered the Asics Gel blade 4, Nike kobe 9 and this.
      If anyone has played in one of these please give me some feedback.
      Would appreciate it. Thanks!

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      • Denis R Charron says

        (October 18, 2014)

        Here’s some specification that make these shoes so good on court

        Drop 7mm
        The heel to toe drop of 7° sets up a natural posture, allowing a correct lean throughout the stride.

        LMS+
        Fast lateral stops expose the foot to the risk to roll over outwards, causing injuries. LMS+ (Lateral Movement Stabilizer Plus) is a unique design with a positive angle of 11° that prevents the foot from rolling over outwards.

        3 Layer Construction
        A first layer of mesh material adds comfort, while the middle stabilizes lateral movements and reduces pressure on the foot.
        The exterior thin net mesh encapsulates and wraps up the front in a neat fashion, adding durability to the shoe.

        LMS™
        Lateral Movement Stabilizer – an especially designed light weight integrated dual torsion unit that supports the foot during fast and irregular lateral movements.

        For more reference
        http://www.salmingsquash.com/shoes/viper/viper-men/#section-tech

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      • Jonathan Catuccio says

        (May 17, 2016)

        Great term, “Locks down your foot”. Sadly, I bought my size in the new Viper they do run a little large. This may be due to the style/design they used in the forefoot area. IMHO that space is too big, and it does not lock down on your foot with the resulting effect of sliding around a bit in the shoe. Or they just run large. I may have to try a 1/2 size smaller.

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        • rod foster says

          (May 18, 2016)

          you could try the TruSox located here ….i’d think they’d be perfect for a shoe that is a half size too big!!!!

          try it!

          Reply
  9. Zsolt says

    (October 17, 2014)

    Did anyone try out these shoes? Couldn’t find any consumer review or opinion on it. Can someone tell me how they are? Would really appreciate it

    Reply
  10. kyle says

    (March 25, 2014)

    yes your correct… Just saw Adrian wearing these at Canary ! Nice !

    Reply
    • Pierre Bastien says

      (March 26, 2014)

      Ah nice, thanks for the tip. Just posted a photo.

      Reply
  11. kyle says

    (March 24, 2014)

    are these court or running shoes Pierrie ?

    Reply
    • Pierre Bastien says

      (March 25, 2014)

      Hi Kyle I believe these are going to be court shoes (though, Salming is also coming out with some running shoes in the summer).

      Reply

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