Women's Shoes For Men?

[Quasimodo]

No, I'm not talking heels or pumps. :p I'm referring to volleyball/badminton shoes in general and Mizuno ones in particular. I'm finding it very hard to find men's Mizuno volleyball shoes here. Not without paying an arm and a leg, anyway, through online order. However, the women's variety often come up on eBay for 50% or 60% less than retail. Unfortunately---well, whether it's fortunate or not depends on one's point of view, I suppose, but I digress---I'm not a member of that gender group.

So, I'm starting to think, just how different are they from the men's version? Apart from the size numbering difference, that is. Narrower/wider? At the heel/toes? Anything? IOW, for instance, my research tells me that women's size 10.5 (US) is supposed to be equivalent to men's size 9 (US). Are they the same shoes cut from same mold? Anything particular to Mizuno?

Anyone who have insiders' knowledge on this are welcome to share their views.

Thanks in advance.

[silentheart]

[QUOTE=Quasimodo]No, I'm not talking heels or pumps. :p I'm referring to volleyball/badminton shoes in general and Mizuno ones in particular. I'm finding it very hard to find men's Mizuno volleyball shoes here. Not without paying an arm and a leg, anyway, through online order. However, the women's variety often come up on eBay for 50% or 60% less than retail. Unfortunately---well, whether it's fortunate or not depends on one's point of view, I suppose, but I digress---I'm not a member of that gender group.

So, I'm starting to think, just how different are they from the men's version? Apart from the size numbering difference, that is. Narrower/wider? At the heel/toes? Anything? IOW, for instance, my research tells me that women's size 10.5 (US) is supposed to be equivalent to men's size 9 (US). Are they the same shoes cut from same mold? Anything particular to Mizuno?

I don't know any thing about Mizuno shoes. In general, women shoes are narrower than men's shoes. The designs are more colorful. That is about it. Regarding the shoe size, depend on the shoe brand. I use to use Nike running shoe (for running) The size different is 1.5. However, Reebok is different by 1. Also, depend on the what kind of shoe. Tennis shoe is not as soft as running shoe and size different may not be the same. I will suggest you to go to your local shoe store and try out some women's shoe size to see if is a good idea for you. Also, I do find women's shoes are lighter than men's. I use to buy women's shoes for the better price and I need that 5g difference during long distance race. (no, i do not have any pink shoe!) Why not try out some light weight tennis shoe to see if it works??

[Quasimodo]

...I will suggest you to go to your local shoe store and try out some women's shoe size...

Ummm.... :o

My excuse to not do this is that I can't find any shops here that carry Mizuno volleyball shoes, even the women kind. :)

Thanks for your response, though. Any one else want to share their views?