How do you choose shoes for badminton sports? What I was taught about choosing my shoes. *Ankle collar *Rubber outsole (crepe);more crepe are better. *Soft outsole *Right size Doesn't matter what brands you prefer,they're all equally good. How do you choose socks?The most essential item in this sports. *Thick double knitted sole socks. Yonex socks are good;they rarely make fancy socks because the cushion foot bed is all you need.It isn't common and not easily to find in north american,I don't know why.Don't do two layers because it causes blisters.Buy them from Asia stores,instead.but not me tho.lol