Do you think beginners should have badminton shoes?

Their are people who have a great racket, a yonex bag, and badminton shoes.
But some players just started playing(less then 3 months) and they can barely hit a clear and the run around the court instead of doing footwork.
At what skill level do you think players should start getting badminton shoes?

The people who wear Yonex head-to-toe, I pretty much just feel sorry for now.
I don't have a problem with them wearing badminton shoes though - I'd rather that than have them running around in some muddy, black-soled trainers.

They should wear shoes to show that the are committed. IMO, and in others too, shoes are very important...a flashy racquet means you want to show off, but a good pair of shoes shows that you are willing to improve.

Excellent investment. Very smart beginners. ;)

Well, If they're wearing Yonex from top 2 toe xD... I believe it's pure show off. A good beginner will always ask a coach, a friend with better experience (unless the friend is wrong and suggesting yonex xD), or a Forum xD. This way, I'd call the beginner a good beginner.

Since, even tough considering purchasing a badminton shoes mean he wants to improve, it doesn't have to be Yonex. (excluding ultima which is IMO the bad durability won't trouble the beginner) there are many other brand with similar or even better at the same price.

To me, the most important equipment is the shoes. Therefore, I really do not see anything wrong with a pair of proper shoes when playing the spot. Whether the shoes has to be the latest and most expensive model, its down to the person's financial situation.

However, even if the beginner spends $100 for the top model of badminton shoes, I still consider that's much better than $1000 medical bills, if s/he somehow hurt the ankle and joints due to a pair of running shoes.

I totally agree with LazyBuddy. Proper shoes are the single most important piece of badminton equipment a player can own, beginner or otherwise. I bought a pair of yonex shoes 4 years ago, and without sounding like a commercial, it was some of the best value for my money of any purchase I have ever made. Perhaps other less expensive brands are comparable, but Yonex has my patronage for life - at least for shoes.:)

hmm...i didnt have a badminton shoes until now...sigh...

I agree with the 'importance' part but disagree with the 'Yonex' part.
(Although of good quality, Yonex shoes have been my shortest-lasting pairs.)

The quality of your playing shoes is as critical as the quality of your car's tyres... they decide the choice between safety and injury.

It's as amusing as it's shocking to see players proudly brandishing the latest and most expensive racquet on the market while wearing a pair of worn-out shoes.

Ask yourself:

Would you use a set of heavily worn tyres on your car?
Unless the goal is accident insurance, it's very likely that you will throw them away and buy fresh tyres (and, possibly, of the best make you can afford).

Why then would you risk a permanently disabling injury by using cheap or battered shoes? :(

Beginner, veteran or professional... go for the best shoes available.

Cars and the like can be exchanged or bought.
Knees, cartilage, ankles and tendons aren't yet available in stores :)

I agree with the 'importance' part but disagree with the 'Yonex' part.
(Although of good quality, Yonex shoes have been my shortest-lasting pairs.)

The quality of your playing shoes is as critical as the quality of your car's tyres... they decide the choice between safety and injury.

It's as amusing as it's shocking to see players proudly brandishing the latest and most expensive racquet on the market while wearing a pair of worn-out shoes.

Ask yourself:

Would you use a set of heavily worn tyres on your car?
Unless the goal is accident insurance, it's very likely that you will throw them away and buy fresh tyres (and, possibly, of the best make you can afford).

Why then would you risk a permanently disabling injury by using cheap or battered shoes? :(

Beginner, veteran or professional... go for the best shoes available.

Cars and the like can be exchanged or bought.
Knees, cartilage, ankles and tendons aren't yet available in stores :)

Well, I think I've been too anti-Yonex xD... (Even tough in fact after Dragon-Fly, my shoes is Yonex's xD....). Yes I totally forgot, that Yonex is in-fact easier to find than other brands.

And, as a marketing image, they actually hold more trust in public, since they're a well known brand. Well known brand has a duty to protect their name, by producing good quality, to satisfy the public.

So, the easiest way to find a good shoes, is buy Yonex. xD...

Its nice to see your responses.

Its sad that I have never owned a pair of badminton shoes and I always wanted one, but my parents won't let me buy one. $50 is too expensive, so I stick to these pair of indoor shoes while playing. I dont know what kind of shoes they are, but I think they are indoor soccer shoes, I dont know what kind they are. They are white mostly the logo is some thing I never seen, its like a silver/green logo. They do have the kind of gel badminton shoes have but they are really thin and hard. I get blisters from those shoes. I figure their nice. Haha, I think I should own a pair since I've been playing for a while I can do most shots adequatly, except backhand clear(my backhand clears only go to the midcourt) cutting while dropping(doesnt go over that much) and decptive shots. Lol. Then I go around some places where people dont even have footwork and can barely hit a clear and yet they are covered with yonex from head to toe.

Then I go around some places where people dont even have footwork and can barely hit a clear and yet they are covered with yonex from head to toe.

And how much do they help?

I just own a pair of asics, nothing fancy but they are an awesome court shoe and Ive had them for 3 years now.

If your shoes are giving you blisters, you are wearing the wrong shoes!!! Try something that has all of these:
1. A gel sole, for grip. You know it's a gel sole because it is yellow and quite soft.
2. A low-cut ankle that leaves your ankle bone exposed. This improves flexability.
3. Make sure that the actual thickness of the sole is a very thin. This will help lower your center of gravity and minimize the risk of ankle injury.
4. Very light, yet durable and strong. This will help with fast starts and sudden stops
5. The toe area should be very supple, but the lower heel should be hard and stiff.

My opinion is that Yonex offers the best of all of the above points. This is just what I've found for me, shop around. Asics are also popular.

I agree that people just look stupid if they only use gear of a certain brand, unless they truly are sponsored, or can honestly say that the equipment is what suits them best. I personally use a yonex racket, yonex shoes, an adidas shirt, wilson sweat-bands, head overgrips, and shorts I found in a thrift store. Remember, tt doesn't matter what gear you have, as long as it's right for you. Buy equipment that meets your needs, and will allow you grow to your maximum potential over the lifespan of that particular product.

As for how much they help, the cleanliness of the floor tends to be the limiting factor. If you're playing on a dirty surface, you might as well just wear socks. Badminton shoes are exceptionally comfortable. They require no break-in period whatsoever, and I have never heard of anyone getting blisters from wearing them.

Hmm..:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Beginners with proper badminton shoes are starting on the right footing!!