hi everyone!

i'm looking to invest in a pair of good badminton shoes (for once)

what model of shoe would be a good crossover of performance, durability, and price? i know this is a vague question, so i want personal opinions! FLYING ALL OVER THE PLACE!

i am 130lbs, fairly strong legged, but learning footwork techniques.

shb 100 great shoe and last long.

do you know the price range?

shb 99 limited, can't go wrong with these, should be around the $100 mark.

i have heard yonex shoes are not as durable

Playing on wood or portable courts?

wood; gym courts

Go for yonex or ashaway. For portable courts I'd say victor for sure, but for this you should find a nice shoe in whatever price range in those brands.

Yonex SHB99m is awesome...or you could go with victor as westwood had said.

Asics Gel Sensei the best shoes you can buy.:)

SHB-99M - great pair of shoes

Middle to high end Yonex shoes. I didn't get any twisted ankle for the past 2 years wearing the Yonex 89 shoes. I can't say the same thing for the Mizuno shoes that I bought one month ago. I find that the Mizuno shoes have lesser lateral support than the Yonex shoes. On the other hand, the Mizuno shoes are less slippery than the Yonex shoes. Both of them are good shoes, yet if I am going to play single, I will wear the Yonex shoes.

Anyone knows where to buy a replacement Yonex sole? Mine has a hole in it with the size of a quarter.

why don't u just buy replacement sport insoles

why don't u just buy replacement sport insoles

Yes. Get the proper sport insoles, such as superfeet green.

What size are you looking for? I might have a new pair for sale. PM me.

Middle to high end Yonex shoes. I didn't get any twisted ankle for the past 2 years wearing the Yonex 89 shoes. I can't say the same thing for the Mizuno shoes that I bought one month ago. I find that the Mizuno shoes have lesser lateral support than the Yonex shoes. On the other hand, the Mizuno shoes are less slippery than the Yonex shoes. Both of them are good shoes, yet if I am going to play single, I will wear the Yonex shoes.

Anyone knows where to buy a replacement Yonex sole? Mine has a hole in it with the size of a quarter.
Are you referring to Mizuno Volleyball shoes or Mizuno Badminton Shoes? If you are referring to their badminton shoes, I would have to disagree because they are at least at par with yonex badminton shoes in terms of performance and support and are definately more durable. I can agree about your comment if you are referring to their volleyball line of shoes

Are you referring to the Insole of your yonex shoe or the physical sole?
replacement insoles -> Super Feet.
soles -> take it to a shoe repair store?? or buy new shoes?

Are you referring to Mizuno Volleyball shoes or Mizuno Badminton Shoes? If you are referring to their badminton shoes, I would have to disagree because they are at least at par with yonex badminton shoes in terms of performance and support and are definately more durable. I can agree about your comment if you are referring to their volleyball line of shoes

Are you referring to the Insole of your yonex shoe or the physical sole?
replacement insoles -> Super Feet.
soles -> take it to a shoe repair store?? or buy new shoes?

I have the Mizuno badminton shoes: Mizuno wave smash RG.

It is my "insole." Yeah, I knew I missed something (it was almost three in the morning.)

Yes. Get the proper sport insoles, such as superfeet green.
What size are you looking for? I might have a new pair for sale. PM me.
Thanks. Our local MEC carries the superfeet green insoles. I will check it out. http://www.mec.ca/(search (http://www.mec.ca/%28search) superfeet).

I recently switched to the Hi-Qua 350

http://www.hiquasports.com/badminton/shoes-350b.htm

It's a cross between the Yonex shows and the old Nike Phylon - very good shoes especially if you have wide feet or orthotics liek myself.

Reasonably priced too. I used to like the Asics, but the new models are pretty narrow. Addids had a decent court shoes, but it is also made for palyers with narrow feet.

availability here in canada is pretty much limited to yonex. ironic.

i've limited my choices to the SHB 99, 98, or 89. any opinions?

asics are readily available as well...

I've used Yonex shoes - they are very good, but expensive. I find Asics (all of their indoor court shoes) to be good. Excellent value for money too. Good support & cushioning.

I've found my Asics wasn't as low profile as my Yonex SHB90M. Found the traction of the SHB90M much better that Asics on hardwood gym floor.

availability here in canada is pretty much limited to yonex. ironic.

i've limited my choices to the SHB 99, 98, or 89. any opinions?

will not goes wrong with SHB99 Limited............:)

will not goes wrong with SHB99 Limited............:)

those shoes are so flamboyant :P

Hai, I'm new here (just registered) but I've been following this site several month ago and dicided to join in the discussion. I just bought a pair of SHD100 a few hours ago for just USD65 (RM230)in Malaysia. I just want to ask a question regarding the price is it to cheap or resonable??

i have heard yonex shoes are not as durable
The shoe itself lasts a long time, but the cushioning does not. I lost all cushioning in my Yonex shoes after 3 months (I play 5-6 hrs / week) - which is OK, but an expensive hobby and gave me an injury to my foot/heel. I have since switched to other brands I have tried ASICS (much cheaper) and can recommend them for cushioning, but the grip is better on the top of the range versions (as good as the Yonex for me). I'll be trying Victor next.

The shoe itself lasts a long time, but the cushioning does not. I lost all cushioning in my Yonex shoes after 3 months (I play 5-6 hrs / week) - which is OK, but an expensive hobby and gave me an injury to my foot/heel. I have since switched to other brands I have tried ASICS (much cheaper) and can recommend them for cushioning, but the grip is better on the top of the range versions (as good as the Yonex for me). I'll be trying Victor next.

do you think insoles can help return some comfort?

Hai, I'm new here (just registered) but I've been following this site several month ago and dicided to join in the discussion. I just bought a pair of SHD100 a few hours ago for just USD65 (RM230)in Malaysia. I just want to ask a question regarding the price is it to cheap or resonable??

that's a very goood deal.

do you think insoles can help return some comfort?

Yes they did for me. I used gel heel inserts and they allowed me to continue to use the Yonex for several months. They made a huge difference.

Reebok Court Master 2. They're actually a volleyball shoe but they're great. Shoebuy has em on sale.

http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/reebo/reebo133567_71347_jb1.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/reebo/reebo133567_71347_jb7.jpg

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I am amazed at the grip of Yonex round sole design. It reaaly makes a lot of difference with the added sole area on the sides of the shoe. I feel more secure in it:

http://www.yonexusa.com/images/badminton/tech/rs.jpg
To read more, click this link:
http://www.yonexusa.com/display_product_attributes.cfm?id=94&groupid=3&categoryid=15

Asics Gel Sensei the best shoes you can buy.:)

I agree you cant go wrong with these shoes.

I just purchased a pair of SHB100's. They are awsome. At first, they aren't comfy at all but as you break them in they get so great.

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mizuno for you sir?

http://shuttle-house.com/page_top_JAPANESE/MAIL_ORDER/Meker_Catalog/MIZUNO_08/MIZUNO_08_7.html

mizuno for you sir?

http://shuttle-house.com/page_top_JAPANESE/MAIL_ORDER/Meker_Catalog/MIZUNO_08/MIZUNO_08_7.html


Lol on the page that has the Mizuno sports wear there's a picture of Zhao Jian Hua!

100$ for SHB100 and you cant go wrong, stable, lots of traction on wood and durable. i highly recommend them

sorry that i failed to mention this a long time ago.

i took to heart a lot of the recommendations on this thread and ended up getting a pair of SHB 100 MXs. indeed they are very stable with GREAT traction. badminton is a whole differerent game with these shoes!

Yes they did for me. I used gel heel inserts and they allowed me to continue to use the Yonex for several months. They made a huge difference.

So did I. Recently I felt my heel painful after playing with my Yonex SHB-71 (owned it 2-3 months ago) so that I have to put my feet to hot water every time at home. Then I bought gel heel inserts (not the full size insole but for heel supporting only), it worked but still got some pains. I am not quite sure if my shoes' cushion has already been out of function. But the better cushioning is definitely the first important for choosing my next shoes.

Do you think my next shoes should stick to Yonex or change to other brands?

So did I. Recently I felt my heel painful after playing with my Yonex SHB-71 (owned it 2-3 months ago) so that I have to put my feet to hot water every time at home. Then I bought gel heel inserts (not the full size insole but for heel supporting only), it worked but still got some pains. I am not quite sure if my shoes' cushion has already been out of function. But the better cushioning is definitely the first important for choosing my next shoes.

Do you think my next shoes should stick to Yonex or change to other brands?

I don't buy Yonex shoes now, but that's partly because I would need to use the inserts to avoid injury, and that for me is a major inconvenience because I sometimes forget them and it takes me longer to put them on. However, Yonex are very good, so if you are happy with the price and don't mind the hassle then stick with Yonex, especially if they fit your feet well in other respects. If the fit is not that good, then buy another brand, because fit is important too to stop your feet from slipping inside the shoe.

I know Asics have good cushioning, and so far the Nike Air indoor shoes seem to be pretty good too.

i haven't tried asics but i heard good things about their court shoes. maybe i will try them out later.

currently using a pair of mizuno shoes. very very good grip. this is a lower end mizuno shoes. the cushioning are not very good. i use sports insoles and now they feel great. did i mentioned that the grip is very very good? :D hahaha

yonex, well, they are a well known brand and people swear by it. i might try them out too in the future but i will have to see what my budget is. yonex can be very expensive. :(

so, basically, my recommendation is for you to do some trial and error. you just have to try to know how well the shoes will fit your requirements :) mizunos are good enough for me.

I agree you cant go wrong with these shoes.

No luck trying to find it in Malaysia...By looking at the spec. & price I'm sure it a quality product. Just hard to find it in Malaysia.

i thought KL should be the place to find all these hard to find shoes. no asics shop in kl?

i thought KL should be the place to find all these hard to find shoes. no asics shop in kl?

I have try looking in places like pertama n local sport shop like al-ikhsan. But no luck.

Etakoh do sell but dont hv the SENSEI 2. But I just bought a pair of asics..just those low end model. But its ok, got grip n gel system.

how much are the sensei ayiee? the old model one at etakoh. and the asics you bought, is it gel blade or gel tactics and how much is it? :) thanks in advance. i am collecting information on where, what and how much asics shoes are. :)

how much are the sensei ayiee? the old model one at etakoh. and the asics you bought, is it gel blade or gel tactics and how much is it? :) thanks in advance. i am collecting information on where, what and how much asics shoes are. :)

Did not find any model of SENSEI in etakoh and Racquet world. Mine is BQ50Z (GEL-RIBRE AS) tag price is MYR219.00 best price I got is MYR170.00.

Before this I wear a pair of addidas tennis shoes, feels like its to bulky and dont hv strong grip on the court. If you got any lead to find those SENSEI model, do PM me :).

will do. on the asics court shoe thread, it was revealed that asics will be opening a flag store in penang soon. something like mizuno falg store in the gardens. i just hope that the shop will not only concentrate on running shoes and will stock some court shoes. however i think buying at a flag store means it will be expensive and no bargaining. :D if i have new lead, i will let you know. in the mean time, you can check out the asics court shoe thread. :)

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54210&highlight=asics+court+shoes

i use the asics gel blade and i can say they are aweeeesomeee!! too comfortable, perfect fit and great cushioning + grip! bought them from central sports. www.centralsports.co.uk (http://www.centralsports.co.uk)

hey guy...i found that my friend selling shb100ltd red and pearl for rm250...he say the retail actually not rm399 but rm299..is that trueZ?

does anyone know where i can get the shb 100 ltd red n pearl in singapore as of now? thanks.

hey guy...i found that my friend selling shb100ltd red and pearl for rm250...he say the retail actually not rm399 but rm299..is that trueZ?

My coach is selling me a 100ltd for RM265 and 100mx for RM210. So I think that 299 is the dealers price.

My coach is selling me a 100ltd for RM265 and 100mx for RM210. So I think that 299 is the dealers price.

can you help me get yonex shb100ltd at that RM265?
your kind help is much appreciated.
:)

When do you want it?
Plus, it is only available in the old white gold colour.

i got mine shb100ltd red and pearl for rm280...

When do you want it?
Plus, it is only available in the old white gold colour.
where you stay?
i got mine shb100ltd red and pearl for rm280...

are we talking the same shoe?

where you stay?


are we talking the same shoe?

the SHB100LTD has been remodeled. has a gold heel lock instead of silver, is mostly red like the normal SHB100 and has red LACES. should attract a lot of people that like laces :)

Haha, coloured laces can be bought in any shoe store so that should not be any problem.

Kuching, Sarawak.

where you stay?


are we talking the same shoe?
yes same shoes...i own both of colour..new colour look nicer though...