Kempa2025 Review
Kempa Attack Three Contender
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Kempa in pro mode. K-Float and a competition pivot outsole.
Fit
Who is it for?
- Position
- PivotCentre backBack
- For
- Men
- Player weight
- 90 – 110 kg
- Level
- Advanced, Professional
We recommend it if…
- Advanced pivots and centre backs
- Players with wide feet
- Kempa fans who want the best the brand offers
- Competition on parquet courts
Pick another if…
- Wings who prioritise speed
- Players with narrow feet
- Anyone who needs shoes ready from the first wear
- Beginner level
Our test
The good and the bad
Pros
- Pivot-specific outsole
- Very high lateral stability
- Brand 100% specialised in handball
- Good ankle support
Cons
- Somewhat heavy
- Takes time to mould to the foot
Before you order
Sizes and fit
- Fit
- Wide
- Weight
- 315 g
- Drop
- 11 mm
Where to buy
Price at each shop
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Score by category
- Grip
- 9.2
- Cushioning
- 8.3
- Stability
- 9.1
- Durability
- 8.9
- Value for money
- 8.6
Gorka Cabañas' opinion
Journalist. Former handball player and coach. Co-founder of Liftados
Kempa has a real advantage over the big sports brands in handball: they've spent decades making footwear exclusively for this sport, and it shows in details like the midfoot strap on the Attack Three Contender. That piece doesn't exist on generic indoor shoes because no other sport needs it in the same way a handball pivot does.
The K-Rubber outsole with a reinforced pivot zone is another of those details that show someone has watched real handball during the design process. The inner metatarsal area of a pivot's foot works in a specific way that wears down conventional outsoles asymmetrically. This outsole is designed to withstand exactly that. In my tests I've systematically analysed outsole wear, and outsoles with pivot reinforcement last noticeably longer in those positions.
The weak point is the initial break-in: the Attack Three Contender is a bit stiff out of the box and needs its first three or four matches to mould to the foot. For an advanced pivot with patience, it's worth the wait. For someone who needs immediate performance from the first wear, there are other options with a faster break-in. My advice: start wearing it in pre-season, not on the first matchday of the league.
Published on 18 October 2025 · Liftados.com
On-court review
Full review
Grip and traction
The K-Rubber outsole on the Attack Three Contender includes a reinforced pivot zone under the inner metatarsals, which is this shoe's most distinctive feature. This specific area allows the typical pivot turns to be made with more control and less outsole wear, something players on the six-metre line will notice especially in high-intensity matches. The groove pattern on the rest of the outsole offers solid multidirectional grip, and is especially effective on lateral moves towards the six-metre line.
Cushioning and energy return
Kempa's K-Float system is a dual-density foam that offers different cushioning depending on the area of the foot. The heel, with a higher density, absorbs the impacts of jumps; the lighter forefoot makes it easier to explode out of movements. Although it doesn't reach the level of technologies like Adidas' BOOST or Asics' GEL in terms of pure comfort, K-Float stands out for its consistency: it doesn't lose its properties with intensive use or in cold sports halls in winter.
Stability and support
With a score of 9.1 for stability, the Kempa Attack Three Contender is the third most stable shoe in our database, behind only the Hummel HB Powerstrike Pro and the Adidas Stabil Next Gen. The midfoot strap distributes lace pressure more evenly and keeps the foot centred during physical contact on the six-metre line. The PU + reinforced mesh upper adds lateral rigidity without penalising flexibility at the toe.
Who this shoe is for
The Kempa Attack Three Contender is Kempa's shoe for advanced and professional pivots and centre backs who trust the specialist brand. Its wide fit makes it especially suitable for players with wide or flat feet, and the reinforced pivot zone will be the clinching argument for the most demanding players on the six-metre line. If you already wear Kempa shoes and want to step up to the high end, this is the natural choice.
Liftados verdict · 8.6/10
The Kempa Attack Three Contender is the specialist brand's best option for high-level pivots and centre backs. Its combination of an outsole built for the six-metre line, outstanding stability and a reasonable price makes it a very serious alternative to the big sports brands.
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