| The sport of fencing is all about foot work. The ability | | | | Being able to move away from the opponent in a slit |
| to move around the floor with ease and confidence is | | | | second could mean winning or losing the match. |
| extremely important. Having the proper fencing shoes | | | | Flexible fencing shoes would make this movement |
| is imperative. There are several qualities which relate | | | | much easier. |
| to the importance of fencing shoes. Because fencing | | | | In the sport of fencing, a match is determined by points. |
| involves so much movement, a light weight shoe would | | | | If a fencing match is lengthily, comfortable fencing |
| perhaps be the most comfortable fencing shoe. Having | | | | shoes would surely be appreciated by the fencer. No |
| to carry extra weight around the floor such as heavy | | | | matter which type of sport an athlete is involved in, |
| fencing shoes would likely interfere with the fencers | | | | shoes are extremely important. Certain shoes provide |
| need to move quickly and freely. | | | | better support for certain games such as basketball |
| Balance is also a very important aspect of fencing. If | | | | shoes or soccer shoes. Such is the case with the |
| the fencer were to wear shoes with a heel, it would | | | | fencing sport. The importance of fencing shoes is |
| make the sport of fencing very difficult. Proper | | | | common knowledge to the avid fencer. Give a fencer |
| balance could only be maintained wearing flat fencing | | | | the wrong type of shoe and they'd likely find it very |
| shoes. Traction would also make the fencer's balance | | | | difficult to play the sport the way it is intended to be |
| better. A fencing shoe with traction would provide | | | | played. The importance of fencing shoes to a fencer is |
| much better footing for the fencer, helping them to | | | | as important as using the correct fencing weapon for |
| move around the floor with more confidence. | | | | the event. In order for a fencer to play the game to |
| Another issue of importance regarding fencing shoes | | | | their best ability, proper fencing equipment has to be |
| would be flexibility. With the fencer making quick, | | | | used including proper fencing shoes. For anyone who |
| sudden movements, it would be nice to have a fencing | | | | is interested in the fencing sport or starting out with the |
| shoe that works with them. Flexibility is important in the | | | | fencing sport, they should seriously consider the |
| sport of fencing concerning all movements such as | | | | importance of fencing shoes. |
| hand movements and of course moving the feet. | | | | |