Show us your badminton shoes!

Sketchy said:
I can't really compare them to Yonex shoes, because I know Yonex shoes won't fit me. I bought a few pairs years ago and they're just too narrow around the toe area ("ergoshape" apparently means "ergonomically shaped to fit someone with skinnier feet than mine"). They also had dreadful cushioning, so I just vowed never to buy Yonex again - worst shoes I ever bought, in every respect.
To be fair, it's not just Yonex - I've had similar issues with other badminton shoes too, so I just started using regular running shoes - it's easier to get some that fit well, they have *much* better cushioning, and as long as the court is kept clean they'll grip just fine.

The Babolats are still pretty narrow, and I'll probably still end up stretching the toe area, but they're not too bad.
Anyways...
oh cool. thx man for the review, i will give it some thought. my victor shw 8000 ia getting old now.

Styling:
I guess you'll either love it or hate it. To be honest, it's the only reason I bought them.

Cushioning:
For a badminton shoe it's very good - much better than other badminton shoes I've tried, but worse than most running shoes. They also feel very "springy" when you move off after a jump / split step, which is nice.

Grip:
Excellent, as you might expect for a shoe with soles designed by Michelin.
Let's be honest though - it's not rocket science, and companies have been making shoes that grip well on indoor courts for the last 50 years. All these supposed technological innovations (honeycomb tread patterns etc) are just marketing BS.

Fit:
Fairly narrow around the toes, although not as bad as other badminton shoes I've tried. Quite roomy around the heel though.
Sizing seems to be pretty standard - about the same as Adidas and Asics, and roughly 1 size smaller than Mizuno.

Comfort:
They're nice and light, which is always good.
The tongue has quite a sharp edge though, and it digs into the front of my leg a little. It's also attached to the sole, so you can't really adjust it for comfort (I'll probably fix that with a pair of scissors).
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thx man i will consider them as my new pair. my victor is getting worn out so ill be needing new ones soon.
 
Bruce, you can get that at royal sporting house i think. Ever see it before at the one in Taka Basement. Not sure if it is still there
 
New SHB-101 LTD and old SHB-100 MX. Many pictures in photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/martin474/sets/72157623628431584/
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I just bought this Victor Shoe SHW8000 Ace from QueensTown Shopping Centre at Gala Sports as 1 of my Friend work there and recommended me this shoe. Bought at SGD$125. I wore on it and it suit my Foot just nice. Gonna try it this Thursday Game^^. Hope it is a Nice n Great Pair of Shoes.
 

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Well, if you look at their previous model
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It's quite clear where there inspiration came from (yonex shb99-ltd)

Their new shoes look good though, especially because their size 46 was slightly too small for me. And now their new XS-600 will come in size 47 as well.
 
I just wanna share my shoes, Victor SH8600d.

Compared to the Victor 8000, which I got to borrow from my coach, this one is much more supportive, and has really good cushioning. Plus I think it looks better too. :D

I changed the laces from white to red, just because I found white a tad boring :p

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