What badminton shoes do YOU wear?

**batrachian** · 09-28-2006, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by smull

Since i don't really want to spend money on additional gear, would indoor soccer shoes be ok for badminton? I play indoor soccer twice a week, and would like to start playing badminton twice a week as well. Both sports take place in the same gymnasium on campus, they are just scheduled at different times.

NO NO NO, they are totally different. The sole of indoor soccer shoe is way to stiff for badminton. I am currently playing indoor soccer and badmintion as well, but definitely with different shoes.

**zhafir92** · 09-29-2006, 08:29 AM

ya dats true. i play both sports n one particular day wen my baddie shoes gt stolen i used my nike pace vapor shoes. movement was too stiff n shock absorbtion was poor. my ankles n heels hurt really bad

**martin8768** · 09-29-2006, 03:00 PM

humm well thats what my friends told me, their not experts, and they've never worn a actuall badminton shoe before, so didnt think of that

**smull** · 09-29-2006, 03:14 PM

Then what about this comment about indoor soccer shoes? He seems to really like them

**smash_master** · 11-10-2006, 01:04 PM

Well I just upgraded from my old asics badminton shoes. I just picked up a pair of Yonex SHB99LE's yesterday from my coach for pretty cheap too $120 canadian. Anyways I used them at training and I loved them they feel so good.

**Aymara** · 11-10-2006, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by smash_master

Well I just upgraded from my old asics badminton shoes.

I tested a pair of Asics in a shop and bought a pair of Yonex ... I think I don't need to tell you why

I found the difference in comfort very huge.

**Dummey** · 11-12-2006, 01:12 AM

I currently have a pair of SOTX badminton shoes. I personally love their rackets, but their shoes are not anything special. They lack support, grip, shock absorbtion, basically a lot of what you look for in badminton shoes. Thinking of going with asics or hi tech next time.

**Aymara** · 11-12-2006, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Dummey

They lack support, grip, shock absorbtion, basically a lot of what you look for in badminton shoes.

Then you should try a Yonex shoe ... test a few Yonex models and compare them to other brands and you will be convinced, I bet.

I'm not a fan of their rackets, but I love their shoes.

**Dummey** · 11-12-2006, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by Aymara

Then you should try a Yonex shoe ... test a few Yonex models and compare them to other brands and you will be convinced, I bet.

I'm not a fan of their rackets, but I love their shoes.

I tried a couple of pairs on some time ago, they felt really tight width wise. Do they wear in well in that respect?

**DinkAlot** · 11-12-2006, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Dummey

I currently have a pair of SOTX badminton shoes. I personally love their rackets, but their shoes are not anything special. They lack support, grip, shock absorbtion, basically a lot of what you look for in badminton shoes. Thinking of going with asics or hi tech next time.

Agree, SOTX shoes are marginal in comfort, shock absorption and grip. They are very durable and the sole lasts forever but I would stick with Yonex. So far, they make the best badminton shoe.

**450450** · 11-12-2006, 10:49 AM

I have ASICS GEL Rocket. Bought it from http://www.stringersports.com.au/ for $79 AUD on special. Its to replace my worned out Yonex 89MG. Very light and comfortable!

**Vomit** · 11-14-2006, 05:40 PM

I'm using Hi-Tec Tension 2005, to me they seem too flat and too square... I don't really recommend them. However I used to use running trainers till I realised how much I could damage my ankles! So yeah i'm still getting used to the court shoes!

Oops forgot to add, these shoes arn't great if you tend to make holes. As it has a wierd setup for it's laces, so if you make a hole, your pretty much screwed. I really need to buy some duckdape!

**edgen** · 11-14-2006, 05:58 PM

using asics and mizuno wave smash 2. more comfy with asics, their "gel" tech really works wonders. mizuno's appearance looks more cooler though.

**richie-rich** · 11-15-2006, 06:49 AM

yonex shb 99 ltd's

awesome footwear

**a_n_d_y** · 11-15-2006, 04:29 PM

Are victor shoes any good? (for intermediate + player?)

**richie-rich** · 11-16-2006, 07:19 AM

if you can afford go for yonex - IMHO best shoes on the market, obv the more you pay the better shoes you get, since my shb99's i have started to play a lot better, because they are comfy, they have improved my footwork loads - which is why shoes are so important, footwork plays a huge part in Badminton, the better footwear you have, the better your footwork and game will get