View Full Version : How many pairs of badminton shoes do you have?
mongoose
06-06-2002, 10:20 AM
I'm not sure if anybody have asked this before.
But just for fun, how many pairs of badminton shoes do you guys have currently?
And how many pairs do you bring for regular games and tournaments?
I now have:
1) one pair of Yonex SHB92
2) one pair of Yonex SHB90
3) two pairs of Yonex AR835
4) one pair of Gosen B330
5) one pair of Victor VT-9
6) one pair of Adidas Downroar
I normally alternate between the Gosen B330 and the SHB92.
For regular games, I usually bring either one or two pairs.
But for tournaments or friendly matches, I always bring two pairs.:D
geez, you are really loaded, man.
I only collect racquets, shuttlecocks, grips and strings (as in I keep buying and changing before they worn out or broken), I dont know there is people out there collecting shoes too. I only get a new pair when my current shoes worn out.
trapped-never
06-06-2002, 10:37 AM
I have just three pairs curently:
Oliver P12
Adidas Vendeta
Mizuno Spike
I take always just one pair. When I want to be as fast as possible I choose Adidas. When I want to suck :p I choose the Mizuno.
Wow, are they all in good condition ?
Currently, my stock of shoes is as follows :
1 Asics gel Hammer (my newest, i like these)
2 Asics ... don't know what type precisely
3 Lotto active gear
4 Nike .. well, too worn to identificate what type
5 Adidas .. really don't know
6 Rucanor, lots of models, thrown them away already
From above list, only both asics pairs are in good shape
I usually bring one pair with me, relying on those things,
except when they get too worn, then i will bring two pairs.
I tried to cover the front of the shoe with tape, but without,
it plays more natural... well maybe that's psychological :cool:
Qidong
06-06-2002, 03:12 PM
Zero.
I have a couple pair of cross-training shoes that I use for basketball, tennis, table tennis, badminton and work-out. And I even wear them to work. Otherwise, I will need 12 pairs of shoes at least.
Matt Ross
06-06-2002, 05:54 PM
Hi all,
Geez!! You have that many shoes?! I can understand with racquets and stuff but i mean all those shoes?! I only have one pair and just last week they went. They are the cheep old £14 hi-tec ones, so i decided to buy some fleet / Yehlex ones that look nice. It is my left shoe that has gone, mainyly due to the fact it is my trailing foot for drop shots etc. It was a toss up between a new racquet and new shoes, the pic below shows the state of this shoe. Enjoy!..... :)
let's see...
1 Hi-Tec Indoor
1 Adidas something
2 pairs Hi-Tec Adrenaline Pros
1 pair Yonex SHB-95.
hey, that 5 pairs.
shoes are by far the most important equipment for a badminton player. even more important than your rackets. just remember, if you can't get there in time, it doesn't matter if you can hit the best shot in the world.
Matt Ross
06-06-2002, 06:00 PM
Why do you need so many damn shoes??
i have strange shaped feet. everytime i buy a pair of shoes, i will find out after a few weeks that they don't really fit my feet. so i go and find another pair....
the SHB95 comes pretty close to fitting my feet perfectly though. so my search may have ended...
modious
06-06-2002, 09:03 PM
1 pair of Yonex SHB 92 (Going to be worn out)
1 pair of Yonex SHB 92 (Almost brand new)
1 pair of Yonex AR 82 (Worn a few times only)
1 pair of Yonex AR ??? (Worn a few times)
Must get a pair of Asics shoes to try....
cooler
06-06-2002, 09:32 PM
1 pair reebok volleyball (dead now)
1 pair nike air digs low (lasted for for VERY long time)
1 pair nike air digs low (2 months old)
Gladius
06-07-2002, 11:42 AM
Hmm ...
Well, I have 4 pairs which I rotate around depending on whom I play with and when.
1) Mizuno volleyball shoe ( Can't recall what model as its not indicated on the shoe)
2) Yonex AR-95
3) Mizuno volleyball shoe ( Can't recall either, but its another model altogether )
4) Yonex SHB-92.
Californian
06-07-2002, 12:31 PM
Since most of my play is recreational, I only have one pair myself. For the serious player, though, I assume you would need different shoes depending on the nature and condition of the playing surface. For example, a multi-purpose wooden gym floor would require a different shoe than a mat surface. So, you would probably carry at least a couple of different pairs with you to play, and, of course, you wouldn't wear them outside the building.
Kevin
06-07-2002, 05:45 PM
omg , you can start a store :p
i only have 2 pairs
1 pair of yonex
1 just easy sport shoe
2 Pairs of adidas something that cost me Rs 1800/- each! That is damn costly by Indian standards when i can get Good baddy shoes from 475/- onwartds.
But i think the adidas is the lightest and most cushioning and has a great feel. I think i need 2 as one might pop during a match or something like that.
I think More important than rackets is Shoes and Shuttles. It is very important that u prac with a good shuttle and remember that if u play real hard then most shoes by yonex are not built to last u more than 4 months.When i say play hard i mean abt 3 hrs of solid prac daily.
I have just one pair:
Wilson Prostaff
These are tennis shoes, but I guess they work for badminton as well. I got a special deal so they only cost me $35 CAD. I figured I might as well since I was using plain running shoes at the time. Now, I can't imagine playing in running shoes.
Phil
GRObFURSt
06-08-2002, 04:23 AM
I actually prefer to play in cross trainers. Aslong as they are not heavy and have sufficient soles they last well. adidas is my personal favourite
Matt Ross
06-08-2002, 07:29 AM
Hi all,
Just bought myself a new pair of hi-tec shoes. REALLY nice and a great price for £20. I see a nike pair but they were £40, rediculous really. So my shoes are-
A pair of hi-tec :)
Matt
Cheung
06-08-2002, 06:55 PM
Originally posted by Phil
I have just one pair:
Wilson Prostaff
These are tennis shoes, but I guess they work for badminton as well. I got a special deal so they only cost me $35 CAD. I figured I might as well since I was using plain running shoes at the time. Now, I can't imagine playing in running shoes.
Phil
Just a word of caution: tennis shoes are much more bulky than badminton shoes. With the quick turning movements needed in badminton, if you wear tennis shoes, you might be increasing the risk of turning over on your ankle.
modious
10-01-2002, 06:40 PM
Originally posted by modious
1 pair of Yonex SHB 92 (Going to be worn out)
1 pair of Yonex SHB 92 (Almost brand new)
1 pair of Yonex AR 82 (Worn a few times only)
1 pair of Yonex AR ??? (Worn a few times)
Must get a pair of Asics shoes to try....
Update. :D
1 pair of Yonex SHB 88 (Brand new, just came in from Japan!)
1 pair of Yonex SHB 95EX (Almost brand new)
1 pair of Yonex SHB 92EX (Going to be worn out)
1 pair of Yonex SHB 92EX (Relatively new)
1 pair of Yonex AR 82 (Worn a few times only)
1 pair of Yonex AR ??? (Worn a few times)
I think I'm crazy having so many pairs of shoes.... :o
Originally posted by modious
1 pair of Yonex SHB 88 (Brand new, just came in from Japan!)
I think I'm crazy having so many pairs of shoes.... :o
modious,
got any real life picture of the SHB88?
modious
10-01-2002, 07:58 PM
Originally posted by kwun
modious,
got any real life picture of the SHB88?
Yes! I took some photos of my SHB88, 92EX and 95Ex yesterday as I was quite free yesterday! :p
Here's the SHB 88 side view....
modious
10-01-2002, 08:02 PM
from the other side....
modious
10-01-2002, 08:04 PM
from the front
modious
10-01-2002, 08:07 PM
and lastly, from the rear! I think that's more than enough photos right?? :p
modious
10-01-2002, 08:11 PM
oops, got one more.
cooler
10-01-2002, 08:59 PM
currently i'm still scouting for another pair of badminton shoes and this yonex tweak my eyes. Does anyone in HK knows a shop which sell this (yonex power cushion 890 mid)
Winex West Can
10-01-2002, 09:59 PM
I just got two pairs.
a) Nike cross trainers (used for over a year specifically for badminton)
b) Winex CF-909 (similar to Yonex SHB-80) - brand new. just got it from Taiwan as an evaluation pair and I've been wearing it around the house for the past few days to break in the shoes. My wife thought that I had gone crazy.
Pecheur
10-01-2002, 10:20 PM
Is the lack of rubber/sole material next to the side/diagonal front of the big toe (this really needs a picture :P
Basically, the way I was taught to move to the front of the court, the last step is a lunge with your racquet leg, whilst dragging the non-racquet foot on the ground behind you in a chasse movement. The way I do it, and most others I've seen, means that it's not the bottom of the non-raquet shoe that's worn, it's the side area.
This has lead to the anomaly that whilst the sole of my shoe has held up fine, all the harder, outer rubber around the big toe has worn through to the white, softer rubber underneath.
Okay I'll get round to posting a pic of this hopefully, may be hard to understand from the explanation.
modious
10-02-2002, 10:49 AM
Originally posted by cooler
currently i'm still scouting for another pair of badminton shoes and this yonex tweak my eyes. Does anyone in HK knows a shop which sell this (yonex power cushion 890 mid)
I don't know which shop in HK sells it but I must admit that I am quite interested in purchasing this shoe as well (Hmmm....). Saw this shoe in the Japan Yonex website quite some time ago.
So far of all the shoes that I've tried (SHB 88 not included as I've not tried it yet!), SHB 95EX is the most comfortable. SHB 92EX is pretty good but it's not as wide as the 95EX.
cooler
10-02-2002, 12:13 PM
sounds like your footwork technique is proper for MS but shouldn't be wearing it down so fast if your were playing doubles. For my nike, i extended my shoes life by having a shoesmith to stitch in a thick leather patch over the side toe area of the shoes. If you do your lunge in MS, maybe try to not drag your non-racquet foot too much. You need to practice a bit on this.
Lefty
10-02-2002, 01:19 PM
I currently wear basketball shoes for badminton and it works really well for me. I'm wearing Nike Zoom Flight Turbine, it's a very unconventional shoes that I think works really well for badminton. Since I just came back from a 7 year break, I figure not getting injured is my number 1 priority. Check the shoes out the next time you visit a shoe store, you'll be surprise how comfortable it really is. But most of my friend think it's too shiny, as they complaint that the reflection off the shoes distract them, haha.
modious
10-02-2002, 07:30 PM
Erm I don't think your should wear basketball shoes for badminton in any case....
It's also not designed for all those dragging of non racket foot when lunging forwards etc.
Lefty
10-02-2002, 07:36 PM
I guess since I'm playing mostly doubles right now (no place to train for singles), the foot dragging problem is not too severe. When I was playing single, I just put a piece of thick duck tape to make the shoes last longer.
LazyBuddy
10-02-2002, 10:45 PM
Gosh, really, someone can really open a store for that. Most of dealers in US don't have that much in stock, I think (always limited model and limited size available)
I always use my cross_training shoes to play. Poor me... :D
Reynar
10-02-2002, 11:05 PM
2 pairs of actual badminton shoes.
Yonex SHB-571 and a no name brand, which I love but don't the whereabouts of.:(
bigredlemon
10-02-2002, 11:30 PM
just one pair... and it doubles as my street shoes :eek:
what... why are you guys looking at me funny???
gengar
10-03-2002, 12:44 AM
i collect adidas shoes....13 pairs of them:D
as for badminton shoe i only have 1 pair:( .......it's a pair of new balance.can't remember the model though!
think i'd rather collect rackets than badminton shoes!
Californian
10-03-2002, 12:59 AM
Originally posted by Pecheur
Is the lack of rubber/sole material next to the side/diagonal front of the big toe (this really needs a picture :P
Basically, the way I was taught to move to the front of the court, the last step is a lunge with your racquet leg, whilst dragging the non-racquet foot on the ground behind you in a chasse movement. The way I do it, and most others I've seen, means that it's not the bottom of the non-raquet shoe that's worn, it's the side area.
This has lead to the anomaly that whilst the sole of my shoe has held up fine, all the harder, outer rubber around the big toe has worn through to the white, softer rubber underneath.
Okay I'll get round to posting a pic of this hopefully, may be hard to understand from the explanation.
I know exactly what you mean.
For me, the best badminton shoes I ever had were called Adidas Volley, and were actually volleyball shoes. Besides being light and having the full herringbone tread pattern I liked, they were reinforced around the front as if they were designed for people like us.
i had a pair of adidas, that was back in the early 90s. (i don't think they are the volley, but may be, can't remember anymore) the toe area was completely covered with suede leather like material. i used to play in a gym that has this rough carpet like floor, very abrasive, after a whole year with those shoes, the sole on the toe area was completely worn in, there were nothing else, but the suede leather was still intact, if not, i would be rubbing my toes against the floor!
and also they are very comfortable. i have never had problems with blisters then. pity that pair of shoes got lost in moving.
Winex West Can
10-03-2002, 09:54 AM
Originally posted by kwun
pity that pair of shoes got lost in moving.
Hah...are you really sure about that, Kwun? Knowing some women, it probably got chucked out and a white lie was then presented... :D :D :D
I personally had a great many old favourite stuff which got lost when we moved. ;)
viver
10-04-2002, 12:13 AM
Originally posted by Pecheur
Is the lack of rubber/sole material next to the side/diagonal front of the big toe (this really needs a picture :P
Basically, the way I was taught to move to the front of the court, the last step is a lunge with your racquet leg, whilst dragging the non-racquet foot on the ground behind you in a chasse movement. The way I do it, and most others I've seen, means that it's not the bottom of the non-raquet shoe that's worn, it's the side area.
This has lead to the anomaly that whilst the sole of my shoe has held up fine, all the harder, outer rubber around the big toe has worn through to the white, softer rubber underneath.
Okay I'll get round to posting a pic of this hopefully, may be hard to understand from the explanation.
When I used to wear those 'DragonFly' that non racquet foot big toe side would be gone in the first training session. The sole was also a good indication of your footwork. Since the rubber of the sole was not really of good quality, the parts you'd use to land and move would also be worn. It tells clearly if your footwork were properly used or not.
By the way, I have 3 pairs of badminton shoes. 1 currently using and 2 pairs still unopened. All of them YY, sorry don't know the models. They are all different and the one currently wearing is crap. The sole (side) opened after 2 months of play. I play only once a week. :mad:
cooler
10-06-2002, 01:46 AM
This new yonex shoes also tweak my eyes too
modious
10-06-2002, 08:05 AM
Comparison between SHB92EX, SHB95EX and SHB88.
SHB92EX
I really like the design of this pair of shoes. I thought it was pretty comfortable, but it's a little narrow actually. This shoe is pretty light (2nd lightest of the 3!) and has quite a bit of cushioning. It gets dirty pretty fast unlike the SHB95EX. Durability wise, I used one pair for almost 9 months but broke another pair in 2 months!! Hmmm.....
Design of outer appearance : 9.5/10
Design of sole : 7.5/10
Grip of sole : Excellent
Comfortability : 8.5/10
SHB95EX
I also like the design of the SHB95, the SHB95EX is similar but not as nice though. This pair is the lightest of all the 3 I tested, enables me to move with more ease actually. More comfortable and not as narrow as the SHB92EX. Has quite a bit of cushioning as well. This pair is the "closest to the ground" pair I've tried.
Design of outer appearance : 9/10 (I will give the Japan version 9.5/10 though!)
Design of sole : 7.5/10
Grip of sole : Excellent
Comfortability : 9/10
SHB88
I bought this pair because I really like the sole of the shoe! The outer appearance is pretty good as well. I also wanted to try a Japan pair of shoes and see if there's any difference. It's the heaviest of the 3 pairs I have (which is not much actually, deffinately lighter than the AR versions). It's the most comfortable of the 3, and is the "highest off the ground" which gives me a little more height! :p
Design of outer appearance : 9/10
Design of sole : 9.5/10
Grip of sole : Excellent
Comfortability : 9.5/10
cooler
10-06-2002, 08:58 PM
here is a bigger pic with price
Looks flashy but i never agree that yonex shoes are the best! I firmly believe that Yonex are racket manufacturers and Not shoe makers. Adidasand mizuno over the years have been prof manufacturers who subscribe to the needs of teh customers.
for most plp who prac daily no shoe will come for more than 3 months. The left leg near the toe is bound to have a hole soon...
we wear yonex shoes because they are famous and we cant extend the argument that we extend for rackets(Most consistent).
I believe that Adidas shoes are way better in terms of cushioning and also support.
cooler
10-07-2002, 02:59 PM
yes, i agree with your comment as i too wears nike, reebok, head and never had yonex before. It is true that high end nike,asics etc are more durable than high end yonex. However, one good thing about yonex shoes though is that they are made truly for badminton so the shoe features is maximized for badminton. Where as nike and others are generalized indoor court shoes and not specific for badminton (with exception for tennis, basketball, soccer and other mainstream sports)
I have written to nike before about making a badminton shoes. They wrote back saying thanks but no thanks.
Yogi & cooler,
i agree with you a year or two ago. but Yonex has for some reason gotten much better with their shoes than they used to. i felt that they used to just find some OEM in taiwan or china and have them sew in a pattern for them. but these days, their shoes have a totally different feel to it.
cooler
10-07-2002, 05:27 PM
sounds like i'm agreeing to everyone here today :) Kwun, i noticed that too. That's why i have eyes on two of the yonex shoes. Too bad these two are not available in north america.
modious
10-08-2002, 04:16 PM
Originally posted by Yogi
Looks flashy but i never agree that yonex shoes are the best! I firmly believe that Yonex are racket manufacturers and Not shoe makers. Adidasand mizuno over the years have been prof manufacturers who subscribe to the needs of teh customers.
for most plp who prac daily no shoe will come for more than 3 months. The left leg near the toe is bound to have a hole soon...
we wear yonex shoes because they are famous and we cant extend the argument that we extend for rackets(Most consistent).
I believe that Adidas shoes are way better in terms of cushioning and also support.
Yogi, have you tried the newer models like the SHB95, SHB88, etc? These shoes are more comfortable than the SHB92 or other Yonex shoes that I have. Perhaps Kwun is right, Yonex shoes are getting better.
I've not tried Adidas shoes before and it's not easily available in Singapore. As for Mizuno, I'm most likely going to try a pair from Japan, The ones in Singapore are not the Japan models and doesn't look as sturdy.
silentlight
12-01-2002, 05:01 PM
Since most of my play is recreational, I only have one pair myself. For the serious player, though, I assume you would need different shoes depending on the nature and condition of the playing surface. For example, a multi-purpose wooden gym floor would require a different shoe than a mat surface. So, you would probably carry at least a couple of different pairs with you to play, and, of course, you wouldn't wear them outside the building.
So what type of shoes are recommended on multi-purpose wooden gym floors, since that's what I mostly play on. I find that I don't get enough traction with my old DMX Reebok cross-training shoes, maybe they're just worn out.
zerochillnet
12-23-2002, 02:59 AM
I have two pairs of proper badminton shoes .... a mizuno--- which sucks and a lotto--- the lotto one has a already made patch on the toe area... but any way when i buy shoes i normally buy non marking ones so i could play wearing any.///// i have 5 shoes i could play with:D :D
iwannaeatkimmy
12-25-2002, 06:30 AM
i have one pair of asics gel something. i wanted yonex but the stores around here dont have em. i could order online but i dont really feel like buying shoes i didnt try on first.
zerochillnet
12-25-2002, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by iwannaeatkimmy
i have one pair of asics gel something. i wanted yonex but the stores around here dont have em. i could order online but i dont really feel like buying shoes i didnt try on first.
Yeah I never feel right about a shoe until i try it on first. The feeling of paying for a pair of shoes you've never tried on seems weird:rolleyes:
TOmike
12-25-2002, 02:41 PM
i just have a pair of Yonex SHB 55's.. theyre ok but i would like to try the higher models
are shoes cheap in HK?
Californian
12-25-2002, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by silentlight
So what type of shoes are recommended on multi-purpose wooden gym floors, since that's what I mostly play on. I find that I don't get enough traction with my old DMX Reebok cross-training shoes, maybe they're just worn out.
I've been using cross-trainers. They're wearing out, but the traction is still good on the artificial-surface badminton court mats. For gym floors, though, I constantly have to wipe my feet by now, so I'm looking for a new pair. I've always been partial to volleyball shoes, but they can be hard to find. Although I've never tried them, racketball shoes should work well too, as long as they're designed for indoor use.
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