Wrong Shoes?

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  1. ARC008

    ARC008 New Member

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    I recently bought a pair of Asics Gel 1150 Running shoes, they're pretty thick soled since I thought that I would be using them for gym class(I'm a student) and badminton. But I read on this forum that thick soled shoes can really hurt you because of all the twisting and turning in badminton.
    The question is, should I get new shoes just for badminton because I just bought a new pair a few months ago.

    Thank You for your opinions:D
     
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    running shoes are NO NO NO for badminton. soles are too thick and don't have the right lateral support. very injury prone.
     
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    In my opinion, Badminton shoes are design for Badminton players & Running shoes are design for runner/CrossCountry-type of athletes.
    Since School Badminton are played in school's gym, don't assumed that basketball & running shoes are okay to used. Some people have to learned that the hard way [me].

    I recommened Yonex SHB Badminton shoes; classic, inexpensive, and are really good when it comes to supporting a Badminton player.
    http://www.badmintonavenue.com/Yonex-SHB-42-EX-Badminton-Shoes-p/shb-42%20ex.htm
    http://www.badmintonavenue.com/Yonex-SHB-71-EX-White-Blue-Badminton-Shoes-p/shb-71exorng.htm
     
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    Thanks guys:)
    I've been looking around and found the Asics Gel Rocket 4
    What do you guys think about it. It's pretty cheap and seem to have good reviews on it
     
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    I feel inner shoe support is important to reduce injury. If you are a serious player, its good to have proper shoe like OMFGawd007 said. Before you buy, maybe try on yourself Asics shoe and Yonex SHB shoe. You will feel the difference!
     

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