adidas and nike badminton shoes?

[killersmash]

i read many threads about adidas and nike badminton shoes.. my question is are they good for badminton? is the sole good( do u need to wet ur sole every rally? ) ?. i have a shb 99 limited but i want a spare shoe.. i dun have enough money to buy another shb series so i wanna try other shoes.. can anyone reccomend which badminton shoe ( non yonex ) is good ? dun tell me only the brand.. i wanna know the model too :D ur replies are much appreciated

[azn_bdmntn_boi]

Don't buy nike shoes! They suck! They lost their grip after like a week. Try the victor vt-76, it looks and performs very similar to the shb 99, a bit more cushion, but for almost half the price. I think you can get it at www.mattshop.com.tw (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/www.mattshop.com.tw) , if you can read chinese, that is.

[killersmash]

ok.. ty for ur reply.. wad about adidas?

[azn_bdmntn_boi]

i have a pair, used it for about a year while i was waiting for the new shb90. I think it was called big roar or someting, i think its like a multipurpose indoor court shoe. Its....okay, i guess. really not any cushioning, and my feet would get blisters after, but that was probably my own problem.
as for other non-yonex shoes, asics would be a pretty good brand, or victor and mizuno
adidas stabils would probably be a better choice, as i see alot of badminton and squash players wearing them.
sry if my previous reply sounded like a marketing response..

[cappy75]

You get what you paid for... with Nike, you pay more for the brand name and not much else. Personally, I would pay a little more for brands well-respected in their particular specialties: Mizuno and Asics come to mind when it comes to badminton and volleyball. You might not be able to afford them right now, but over time and a little perseverance you will be able to get it. Your feet will thank you for them.

[CYW2006]

If u ask me between Nike and Adidas...i will go for Adidas...
first,i have wore Yonex before this...
i would like to tell u Adidas have more grip than Yonex does...
coz now i am wearing Adidas Big Roar...quite nice..more comfort compare to Yonex(Not gred A one )
and the price is more affordable...i buy my pair with Rm140 ....
and those Yonex gred A will cost about Rm4xx....
and Adidas have many choice too...
just my 2 cents....

[Rendra]

I have been using the above shoe for about 2 months now and I must say they are definitely top class.
Absolute comfort and grip. Looks fantastic too! My only problem is that it looks so good that I tend to wear it off court too. Mine is two-tone Silver and Orange and I cant seem to find another one in the store to use as casual wear.

[CYW2006]

yup...its very comfort and very grip....
and the shape looks great...

[treilanin]

I currently use a pair of Adidas Wirano Indoor Court shoes that I bought at a clearance sale about 2 years ago. My pros and cons

Pros
- Cheap price $30 CDN when I bought them
- Look pretty decent
- Cushioning has been pretty good with no complaints

Cons
- I have a flat foot so I need better arch support
- When playing on the dusty/slippery floors these shoes have very little grip.

Now that I have been improving my footwork, I find the lack of grip in my club's courts to be a real detriment. Whenever I have to make sudden change in direction, I find I lose that vital half second or second that changes an easy shot to a much harder shot.

I compared the soles of my shoes to my wife's Asics Indoor Court shoes (Not sure if they are badminton specific) and noticed that the rubber is softer and more translucent on my wife's shoes. In comparing the grip of the two shoes, the difference is like night and day.

Regardless of brand my suggestion is to really take a good look at the soles of the shoe that you would like to buy. If the rubber is of the harder more opaque variety, you will more then likely not get the grip you desire regardless of the brand. You will notice the difference just by pushing the sole of the across the palm of your hand.

[Stealthboy]

I have a pair of Asics and I think they are fantastic the new ones are coming out Gel Sensei and I am gonna buy them too. Not only do they perform great they look great too.

www.pwp.com/mensbadmintonshoes.asp?id=2&cat=asics%20badminton%20shoes (http://www.pwp.com/mensbadmintonshoes.asp?id=2&cat=asics%20badminton%20shoes)

Agree? :rolleyes:

[Heftiforex]

I wear adidas stabil 6. its a great shoe for me. http://www.sportstore.nl/shop/images/807868mid.jpg

this shoe is designed for indoor racket sports as wel as handball. In my club almost all playrs wear Yonex SHB XX shoes and i have to say their shoes break into pieces after few weeks or they loose color, while my adidas are stil in top shape after 1 year.

[azn_bdmntn_boi]

I wear adidas stabil 6. its a great shoe for me. http://www.sportstore.nl/shop/images/807868mid.jpg

this shoe is designed for indoor racket sports as wel as handball. In my club almost all playrs wear Yonex SHB XX shoes and i have to say their shoes break into pieces after few weeks or they loose color, while my adidas are stil in top shape after 1 year.
hmm..im not relly sure about those shoes.. most of the places that i go to play dont allow black soled shoes, as they leave a mark on the floor. most court shoes for badminton are have rubber soles, and in some courts, if you mark the floor u have to pay a heavy fine.
but thats just my personal opinion and if u normally play at rec centers and like to have those shoes for many other sports, then those shoes are just fine.

[liddokun]

that particular colour of that shoe has a black sole..but other colours of the Stabil 6 have a gum sole....if you shop around you can get one for a nice price...I got my pair of stabil 6 for $27.50 canadian (including tax). Not bad. The shoe is very comfortable and stable (no pun intended). I like the appearance as well.

[Rendra]

that particular colour of that shoe has a black sole..but other colours of the Stabil 6 have a gum sole....if you shop around you can get one for a nice price...I got my pair of stabil 6 for $27.50 canadian (including tax). Not bad. The shoe is very comfortable and stable (no pun intended). I like the appearance as well.

Are u kidding me!!!! That is a fantastic price? U wouldnt by any chance know where I can get a pair online do u?

I own a pair of Stabil 2, silver and orange and I love them.

[azn_123]

Are u kidding me!!!! That is a fantastic price? U wouldnt by any chance know where I can get a pair online do u?

I own a pair of Stabil 2, silver and orange and I love them.

LOL your right it is really cheap. TELL US !!! where you get them.:D

[Heftiforex]

Um, it does not matter what color of the sole it has. it is non-marking sole. i play this shoe for 1 year now and it never made a black mark on the floor. it is also written on the sole "non marking"

[liddokun]

LOL your right it is really cheap. TELL US !!! where you get them.:D

Well, like I said above, I got really lucky and found a pair at my local Adidas Outlet. It was on clearance. Maybe you will be able to find a pair too...the Adidas store I bought it from only had one pair, but it also sells Court Stabil 2 for $59.99. Like I said, I was really lucky. :D Good luck to you guys.

[Heftiforex]

today i tested the new stabil 7. i like it that much, that i will buy them soon and put my stabil 6 aside.

[liddokun]

That's cool. I really want to try out the 7, however the Stabil are hard to come buy here, I was lucky to get my 6.

[Rendra]

That's cool. I really want to try out the 7, however the Stabil are hard to come buy here, I was lucky to get my 6.

I did a websearch and there are plenty of offers from canada for all kinds of adidas shoes including the stabil 7.

[liddokun]

I meant that not many stores carry the shoe, there are plenty of Canadian online dealers though. I live in the GTA area.

[Heftiforex]

why not order it in germany?

[liddokun]

I don't like ordering shoes online, as I need to try the shoe out first to see the fit of it. Racquets and stuff I'm fine, but if the shoe doesn't fit once it's shipped, it's a pain to ship it back and try and get a better size.

[Heftiforex]

thats right. i went to a shop, and checked the shoe carefully, now i will order online. the local shop sells the shoe fror 120€ whiel i get it for 80€ in an online shop.

[liddokun]

I don't think I'll ever get another pair of stabil for as cheap as I got my 6 pair. ($27 CAD is about 17 euros i believe)

[Rendra]

You know what, I went to every sporting good shop I know in my neighborhood yesterday and couldn't find anymore Court Stabil shoes...sale or not! I tried almost every other shoe within the price range of a brand new Court Stabil shoe, and I must say none of them were as impressive, not even the Yonex shoes!

Now I'm in a huge dilemna as to where I'm going to get my next pair. I notice in E-bay Germany there are many online sellers and just may have to gamble and purchase a pair online someday.

I was lucky to have purchased my stabil shoes for MYR149 (approx. US40) and now I'm spoilt because I'll never find as good a shoe for that price.

Any help on recommending online dealers guys?

Thanks!

[Rendra]

i read many threads about adidas and nike badminton shoes.. my question is are they good for badminton? is the sole good( do u need to wet ur sole every rally? ) ?. i have a shb 99 limited but i want a spare shoe.. i dun have enough money to buy another shb series so i wanna try other shoes.. can anyone reccomend which badminton shoe ( non yonex ) is good ? dun tell me only the brand.. i wanna know the model too :D ur replies are much appreciated

Dude! Did u have any luck looking for some shoes? I am also an owner of Adidas Stabil court shoes and they are great. I have been shopping around all over KL dor another pair but have not had any luck. But I do believe they are easier to come by in Singapore.

I'll attach pictures of 2 other models which I really like and hope that u are able to spot them there and let me know.

[Rendra]

If anyone can find them in Singapore please post here!!! Thank u!

[killersmash]

Dude! Did u have any luck looking for some shoes? I am also an owner of Adidas Stabil court shoes and they are great. I have been shopping around all over KL dor another pair but have not had any luck. But I do believe they are easier to come by in Singapore.

I'll attach pictures of 2 other models which I really like and hope that u are able to spot them there and let me know.
i think i wanna buy that shoe! How much in SG$? Can it be found in queen's way?

[CYW2006]

Rendra...where did u get yours Stabil shoe...
in malaysia?
i wish to get 1 pair...

[Rendra]

Rendra...where did u get yours Stabil shoe...
in malaysia?
i wish to get 1 pair...

Got it at the concourse at The Curve when they were having close-out sale. But if you're a lucky SIZE 9 UK then there's a pair available at the Adidas store in Berjaya Times Square for RM119!!!! I put it on hold but I kinda already knew it wouldn't fit me.:crying:

Good luck. Text me later at 019 692 7237 for the tel no there. I don't have it with me now. You can call to see if they're still there. I put it on hold 2 days ago. I guarantee, u try these on and u try the other Yonex or whatever shoes out there, u will love these.

[zhafir92]

rendra,
ive seen those adidas shoes in subang jaya if you're interested

[Mat Jie]

hey Ren, try browsing here
http://www.al-ikhsan.com/subcategory2.php?cat=5&subcat=44

[Edg3_21]

i just bought these shoes thru ebay an hour ago...they're actually high end volleyball shoes but is suitable for any indoor activity....these kicks have a rather unique design...hope it will serve me well as badminton shoes :rolleyes: have a look
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Adidas-Top-Modulator-Indoor-Volley-Ball-Shoes-Size-9uk_W0QQitemZ110041192717QQihZ001QQcategoryZ1262QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

[Type 100]

In general I find Adidas' indoor shoes very good for badminton. I've used their Samba Millennium futsal shoe for two years of badminon play. Up to the point where the soles sheared themselves off their uppers, they were pretty good.

My best ever badminton shoe was the original Adidas Stratos from 3 years ago. I got the women's model by mistake, but even so it was an unstoppable shoe. I wore down the gum sole to the point that it slips in the wet, but everything else on the shoe is still good after 2.5 years.

[Speed]

If anyone can find them in Singapore please post here!!! Thank u!

You could get it at Sportslink located at Queensway Shopping Centre Level 1, Singapore. Infact, there are more models for your selection. A great shoe indeed.

[Type 100]

I still remember my Adidas Stratos from 2005. That was such a great shoe, not to mention tough as nails. I had to retire it after 2.5 years because I had worn down the sole so much that all the grooves had erased themselves, but everything else on the shoe was still largely intact.

Unfortunately, where I live, there isn't much of a badminton lineup from Adidas nowadays. As for Nike...their shoes are few and far between.

[Volts]

Just got a pair of Stabil 2 as a gift last week, so i'll see if i like them better than the Yonex. And i hope they last me longer ! i use to buy 2-3 pairs of SHB-99 a year...

[maanphd75]

I have Adidas indoor court shoes and Nike court shuttle, both are very good! :)

[maanphd75]

I have both Adidas Indoor Court and Women's Nike Court Shuttle, they're good. :)

[wocdam]

Rendra, the shoes in your picture(the lower pair) i bought it from Queensway. Costs around $69

[Sasho]

Have anyone tryed Adidas Courtraw?
I asked for Stabil in a local Adidas store and they told me these are similar.
http://www.shopadidas.ca/catalogservlet?categoryId=2277121&productId=270709
Like these, but black.
Are Victor shoes better option, if durability is importmant?

[liddokun]

Haven't read this thread in a while, however, I've noticed Adidas has released a new Stabil, the Stabil S. Anyone try these yet?

http://www.shopadidas.ca/catalogservlet?categoryId=2277121&productId=560769