Handball shoes Salming
Our Salming page is dedicated to the handball shoes from the Swedish brand named after the hockey player Börje Salming, a specialist in indoor sports, from floorball to squash. A design that prioritises a foot close to the court, marked lateral support, and a rubber sole that leaves no marks, for both field players and goalkeepers.
The Swedish expertise in indoor sports.
Börje Salming, ice hockey to indoor sports
The brand carries the name of Börje Salming, a Swedish defender who joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973, where he played for sixteen seasons and over a thousand games. The first Swede inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, he paved the way for European players in the NHL. Returning to Sweden, he devoted himself to promoting floorball, indoor hockey, and associated his name with an equipment brand based in Gothenburg, which covers handball, squash, and running.
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A low shoe designed for court support
The handball shoe Salming is based on an observation from floorball and squash: injuries often occur on court during direction changes when the foot tips over a sole that is too thick. The brand therefore focuses on a low profile and a small height difference between heel and forefoot, keeping the ankle close to the ground. A side shell, the ExoSkeleton, first seen on its running shoes and then adapted for its indoor models, locks the foot during shuffling steps.
Goalkeeper or winger: very different supports
Salming also outfits floorball goalkeepers, and this culture of the last line of defence is reflected in its indoor shoes. The goalkeeper in handball spends the match in lateral supports, wide splits, and jumps on the spot: they seek a grip sole across its full width and a firm heel counter. The winger, who alternates between accelerations and landings on one foot, prioritises lightness and responsiveness of the forefoot. The back and pivot, who are heavier and often in contact, benefit from more cushioning at the heel.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the year-end holidays, winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school period.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salming a genuine handball brand?
Yes, the Swedish brand designs handball shoes, alongside its ranges for floorball, squash, and running. Its indoor models are designed for quick supports and direction changes on court.
How to choose your shoe size for Salming?
Measure your foot at the end of the day and leave about half a centimetre in front of the big toe. Try the shoe on with match socks: the heel should not lift during a shuffling step.
Can you play floorball and handball in the same Salming shoe?
Yes, both sports are played indoors and require a non-marking sole and good lateral support. Handball, which involves more jumps and contact, does require a bit more cushioning in the heel.
Why is a non-marking sole required indoors?
Gyms prohibit soles that leave black marks on the court. The clear rubber of indoor shoes grips the floor without dirtying it, provided it is never worn outdoors, where it wears down and picks up gravel.
When should you replace your handball shoes?
For a player training two to three times a week, a pair generally lasts a season. You should replace them when the sole becomes slick under the forefoot or when the heel loses its firmness, both signs of weakened support.
