Python RacquetballPython Deluxe Indoor Court Shoes (Racquetball, Squash, Badminton, Indoor Pickleball, Volleyball) (Low & Mid) (Black & White Colors) (Non-Slip) (Non-Marking)

Like the appearance of these, but they are bizarre. First thing I noted was the large tongue and how it has a horizontal seam separating the top black PU part from the bottom white textile part, precisely where the laces cross - I anticipate that it's a only a matter of time before something wears out there, but so-far, so-good. They are indeed light-weight, and have good grip.Fit-wise, as previous reviewers have noted, they run small. The vendor says to go a half-size up, but based upon prior reviews I went a full size up (10.5 to 11.5) and am glad that I did. They are still very tight across the top, yet the toe box is large. If you're picky like I am, I'd say that they run three-quarters of a size small, and since they're synthetic, there's really no "break-in" to speak of. If you wear two pairs of socks and use a full-length insole, I'd say you're good going a full size up. If you like a tighter fit and/or just wear one pair of socks and don't use an insole, I'd say you're safe going a half-size up. I've worn them six or seven times so far for paddleball/racquetball, and a couple of times for power-walking. They feel kind of flat and lack arch support without an added insole.

I'm glad I read the reviews on this shoe about running small - I ordered the 10.5 instead of the 10 and they fit perfectly. The gum rubber does seem to make a difference on courts that aren't kept in good condition - great shoe for the price and highly recommended...

Whoever was in charge of quality control failed miserably. The shoes arrived and the sole cushion pad that is usually on the inside of ever pair of shoes that you would buy was missing.... in fact it looked like they were pulled out of the shoes ...... as the stitching and material that was in the sole was frayed.... In order to be fair, I ordered a replacement pair to give the company another chance..... I will amend my review based upon the condition of my replacement shoes

This is my 2nd pair of these and was suspicious seeing 2 star review below, but having purchased previously from Python website and have been very impressed with these shoes. This is a very good quality leather shoe at a very affordable price. The gum rubber bottoms stick great on my courts and are non marking(so I don’t have to worry about the manager blaming me for scuffs). Will definitely purchase again.

I wear 11.5 to 12 in all my shoes. The 12 in this shoe was to small...

I have had four pairs of the Python shoes. I play 5-6 times per week and they are extremely comfortable. The traction was much better than any other shoe I have used over the years. I will buy them as long as they make them.After the first pair, I order a half-size larger than the size I select for other athletic shoes. The fit was very good.Thanks!

This seems like a great show, I have seen a number of players playing in it. However, they run small, which I was not aware of. Having to return it, but planning to type the shoe in a 1/2 size larger. If you get this shoe start a 1/2 size up and go from there.

Headline speaks for itself. I normally play about three times a week, one hour each time. As of the middle of June, they're falling apart badly enough I need replacements.