What badminton shoes do YOU wear?

[Baddict_2006]

Hello im wearing a K-swiss unlimited edition(its not a badminton shoes, but im still looking for a nice pair to replace it)Have a nice day!

[DinkAlot]

Update, this is what I wear now:

[Baddict_2006]

Hello dinkalot,

Nice pair of badminton shoes..wish i could have a pair of those!hahahha!

[DarthHowie]

hey lindanfan,

Although what i'm suggesting may make your shoe look a little less attractive, the method i use to prevent a whole from burning into my left shoe when i drag it is to cut a rectangular piece of athletic tape and cover the hole. Surprisingly, the tape holds up but you may have to change the tape periodically. I started doing this to all my new shoes (yes...i said new) and they have not yet had a hole.. Give it a shot.

Good luck

[DarthHowie]

Hi DinkAlot,

Dang, the hi-tec switchback looks beautiful. The last pair of hi-tec shoes i wore were the adrenalin ultras about 3 years ago (terrific shoe) and i got turned off after they re-designed their whole indoor court shoe line (i think this was after hi-tec was bought out by another company). Hmm..... if you haven't posted a review on the shoe yet, please do. Time for me to look up the price.

Thanks

[DinkAlot]

hey lindanfan,

Although what i'm suggesting may make your shoe look a little less attractive, the method i use to prevent a whole from burning into my left shoe when i drag it is to cut a rectangular piece of athletic tape and cover the hole. Surprisingly, the tape holds up but you may have to change the tape periodically. I started doing this to all my new shoes (yes...i said new) and they have not yet had a hole.. Give it a shot.

Good luck

Agree, good suggestion about the "A-Tape". I used to do that for tennis.

Just FYI, the Hi-Tec Switchback is double layered and stitched at the most prone to wear-out areas. It's a very well thought out shoe. I'll take a close up of the shoe later on today.

[khwong]

hey lindanfan,

Although what i'm suggesting may make your shoe look a little less attractive, the method i use to prevent a whole from burning into my left shoe when i drag it is to cut a rectangular piece of athletic tape and cover the hole. Surprisingly, the tape holds up but you may have to change the tape periodically. I started doing this to all my new shoes (yes...i said new) and they have not yet had a hole.. Give it a shot.

Good luck

hi, it's the same problem i am facing with all those holes burning into my left shoe. can you be more detail on the tapes recommended? thanks

[DarthHowie]

hi, it's the same problem i am facing with all those holes burning into my left shoe. can you be more detail on the tapes recommended? thanks

Athletic Tape/Hockey Tape/Medical tape should all do the trick. What's common is that the non-adhesive side feels almost like textured cloth...
You should be able to find them in most sports stores or in your pharmacy/drug store. They are inexpensive and I use them for 2 purposes:
1) to patch or strengthen the surface of the shoe that comes in contact with the floor when i drag my non racket foot (let me know if you want pictures, i can attach them later)
2) to tape fingers, especially in sports like basketball and volleyball.. I think it's to avoid blisters (that's what i use it for in badminton).

So i use it for it's "intended" purpose and to patch my shoe up...Good value and it works!

The tape usually comes in rolls (about $5 a roll) and are about 1 inch in width. The most common color is white (most badminton shoes are this color except for the new yonex models).... but i have seen other colors such as purple and black.


here's an example of athletic tape...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...goods&v=glance

It's cheap and carries little risk. If you don't care too much about the looks of your shoes and want to pro-long your shoe life..this is the best option.

i sound like an infomercial.
Cheers

[DinkAlot]

i sound like an infomercial.
Cheers

Some times, on rare occasions, infomercials are good.

Yep, I love "A-Tape". It's very utilitarian.

[Baddict_2006]

Wow,very nice looking shoes!i want to have onw also.hehe!

[khwong]

Thanks darthhowie for your detailed info. Yeah, some pics would be nice!
This would definitely prolong the life of my baddy shoes.

[EastDevil]

Update, this is what I wear now:

You can play with one shoe from each pair? Wow1 You must be good!

Kidding.

[EastDevil]

Anyway, out of vanity and brainwashing from watching the pros play on TV, I bought a pair of those Yonex SHB-99Limited shoes this afternoon. Yeah, I'm bad. Would it help if I offer an explanation that my old Yonex pair looked a little too "used"?

[DarthHowie]

Thanks darthhowie for your detailed info. Yeah, some pics would be nice!
This would definitely prolong the life of my baddy shoes.

Although i'm a little late here are the pics of how i put athletic tape on my (non racket foot that ppl tend to drag) shoe to prolong their life:
pic 1) Mizuno Wave Smash S2 - 7KM-51025
pic 2) Mizuno Wave Epic 2003 - 9KV-38314

[disney.babies]

Squash, then Volleyball shoes.

The last resort would be cross trainers and basketball shoes.

hehe iunno i wudn't go with the basketball shoes i play basketball to they aren't hte shoes they are too heavy.... and realli high heels

[mice123456789]

Yonex SHB99MX, my most expensive pair, but definitely worth every penny

[qinglong]

Asics Gel-Smash. Costs SGD89/- at OUB Centre, 4th level. Has a firm grip.