I have not tried ASICS. Basically, the YONEX shoes worn out within 3 months (especially at the side). Whereas the MIZUNO lasted more than 1 whole year... Thanks.
I have tried the Asics Gel Blade, which offer very good grip and cushioning. IMO they are also harder wearing than the Yonex shoes I had previously,, which wore out in 6 months. I have also tried Asics Rocket, which are also good, but not as grippy as the Blade.
I've tried VolleyCross which is not really for badminton but it's a very fast shoe and Gel-Blast as well. Gel Blast: http://www.canuckstuff.com/img/vbs/magbl_rblk.jpg Volleycross: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lmtcN1USL._SS500_.jpg I would recommend the volleycross. No issues with it not being an ALL-Badminton shoe. It has rubber soles and it is very comfortable and lightweight. Better than any Yonex that I have tried.
I'd have to go with Mizuno too, even though they're mostly designed for volleyball. I find the grip not that great through, the shoe itself lasts awhile. With my shoes, I had to keep washing with cold water to get rid of the dust. Im using a pair of Nike indoor court shoes, not for basketball. The tread on those are insane, no maintenance required, cheap too, $50. 6 months so far, hardly any wear away on the tread of my right heel.
but in malaysia now all that player are use gel rocket and gel tactic. i m using gel 1120v with black and white colour.good shoes and very very comfortable. other shoes no fight. this only my feel on this shoes. how about you all!!!
yeah carltex, how much is the the shoes and where did you buy them? i want to try asics for quite a while now but i have not seen it in ipoh. have to go to KL i think but i dont know where in KL. hopefully can find ones made for squash since those are better suitable for badminton compared to the ones made for volleyball. i wear mizuno (badminton ones, not volleyball ones) and they are very very grippy. and lasts long too. i have had it for nearly six months and they still look good and feel good. better now that i have added sports insoles. i would like to try the higher ends ones but i never find those. just the lower ends ones like wave gate II or wave gate III.
thank you. i think i will go check it out. i haven't been to yik foong for so long. on what floor is the shop that you mentioned?
The volleycross shoes look quite like.. running shoes or cross-trainers. Any reviews on the Gel-Blast ? These shoes look so cool..
last question, how long have you had the shoes carltex? does it last longer than yonex and mizuno. i think if the shoes can lasts for a year, that is quite good. thanks for the info on the shop by the way carltex.