Suede, Leather and Mesh Upper
Designed to provide durable comfort, the upper of the Hi-Tec Squash Indoor Court Shoes has been constructed using suede, leather and mesh. The upper ensures a wide range of protection so you can gain the maximum from their footwear. The soft, durable leather ensures long-lasting comfort yet provides ample protection. The durable nature of the leather minimises the risks of wear and tear leaving you with a shoe you can truly rely on. The leather also promotes better support and stability during abrupt transitions and braking. Mesh has also been used within the shoes to ensure ample airflow. The lining works to keep you comfortable during matches by allowing cool air to flow throughout the shoe whilst at the same time allowing hot, humid air to escape. The increase in ventilation creates a perfect microclimate for your feet to thrive in. Completing the upper is a lacing system which locks down the midfoot to reduce in-shoe slippage so you can enjoy distraction-free strides.
EVA Midsole
A full-length platform of EVA resides underfoot for lightweight, responsive cushioning. Generous, soft and durable, it spares your joints as you strike down onto hard, unforgiving surfaces. Exceptionally lightweight, the EVA ensures long-lasting cushioning to keep you comfortable on match days. EVA is extremely firm, which will absorb shocks instantly and effectively, preventing them from causing any damage to the sole of the foot. Energy produced from this will also be returned as rebound, which will give you an added spring in your step.
Gum Rubber Outsole
A full-length gum rubber outsole completes the Hi-Tec Squash Indoor Court Shoes, delivering non-marking and reliable grip across every court. The sole is designed in a way to help with certain movements, giving you the confidence and solid foundation for it. The rubber can stand up for itself over a long course of time, making it ultra-reliable and long-lasting. The rubber outsole is able to form a strong bond with a wide range of surfaces so you can keep in control as you move around the court. Lastly, the outsole is also non-marking meaning no matter how hard you strike you won't be leaving any marks behind as you shoot your way to victory.
About Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec Sports was founded in 1974, in Shoeburyness, Essex, England, by Frank Van Wezel. The company moved its headquarters to Southend-on-Sea, before relocating its head office to Amsterdam.
Hi-Tec Sports USA was started in Modesto, CA in 1978 by Duke and Kathy Jones. They developed the first lightweight hiking boot. This became the main success of Hi-Tec Sports USA. They also developed and named the "Magnum" boot. Duke and Kathy Jones sold their percentage of Hi-Tec Sports USA back to Frank Van Wezel in 1990.
In 1988, the company was floated on the London Stock Exchange. Frank van Wezel bought the company back in 2000. It remains privately held. In 2013, Hi-Tec founder and chairman Frank van Wezel, was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Business Administration by Anglia Ruskin University.
