shoes for badminton or volley ball

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  1. red00ecstrat

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    by looking the shoes itself (not the model number). how can u guys tell whether shoes are for badminton or for volley ball?

    i just wanna know the difference between them and i m gonna do a test on my new pair of mizuno 9kv-58962 on badminton court tonight! :D :D :D
     
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    hey photoman, a pic worth a thousand word ;)
     
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    that worth 2 thousand words cooler! :D :D :D
    guys plz briefly tell me the difference. first pic is a pair of 9kv and the second pic is a pair of 7km.
     

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    I have the same shoes. They are named Wave Lightning 2 (volleyball shoes) and are very comfortable. The only shortfall is that they are thicker than badminton shoes and therefore are not as good for lateral movement. I also have a pair of Mizuno badminton shoes that I find way thinner and lighter. IMHO, both shoes are good. Comparing my two pair of shoes: the volleyball shoes have better cushioning but the badminton shoes are thinner, lighter and allow for faster movement. Here's a picture of my badminton shoes.
     

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    here is my opinion,
    - as mentioned before, the thicker sole is less flexible and reduce lateral and twisting acceleration/deceleraton. volleyball players usually make one big linear directional jump with no or little braking. This shoe would be better than badminton in pure vertical jumping.

    - less material around the llateral support makes the shoes less durable in that area.
     
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    For Badminton, go with Badminton specific shoes. Volleyball shoes can do the job but I find them to be significantly heavier, bulkier and not as easy to move in. Volleyball shoes do provide you with more cushioning and support but they cannot compete with true Badminton shoes for transitioning on the court.

    I go with the SHB-99s with Super Feet Green insoles and that's a first-rate combination of mobility, comfort and support.
     
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    tested! u guys are absolutely right! my mizuno 9kv is less stable than my 7km on badminton court. :p because of the thicker sole especially the heel. we will have a high risk to twist our ankles!
    so, think twice b4 u wear it for badminton!
    anyway, it's a pair of nice looking shoes!!! :D :D :D
     
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    A piece of advise here if you guys don't mind. Don't ever wear non-badminton shoes for badminton. 1st, they don't allow proper footwork movements. 2nd, they don't support the ankles well enough for badminton movements. I personally tried once on a pair of volleyball shoes and I hurt my ankle really bad I couldn't play properly for one year!


     
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    u just reminded me. I suffered an ankle injury 3rd year into badminton. I linked the cause to slippery floors but now i remembered i was wearing reebok volleyball shoes at that time as well. Double whammy :crying:
     
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    hum, i recently went to racquet central and the winter club here in calgary and asked about shoes at racquet central the guy (cant remember his name) said that asics shoes are great for badminton and told me about the gel-smash but there volleyball shoes...so i wasnt sure then i went up to the winter club and they said the same thing that they were good for badminton, i had a pair or mizunos before (volleyball shoes and well they were crap no support and i almost got inujured so many times) but now i tried these and wow so light, so much support and stability...so i just hope i dont get injured.
     
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    i think it should be evaluated shoe by shoe cases. There are bad badminton shoes out there too.
     
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    Reading your post, I remember now I was wearing the Asics volleyball shoes when I hurt my ankle bad!
     
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    Hmm..I use mizuno v-ball shoes... Spike 7 (i thought it was light) and the Wave Epic (heavier shoe).

    I've used Head (some cheap Sport Chek Model) and Hi-Tec Adrenalin Ultras (great light shoe).

    I've not once rolled my ankle yet (knock on wood). And in the past 3 months thanks to BF (DinkALot) i use Superfeet performance green insoles in my shoe. For me cushioning and durability is most important for me because I'm generally known amongst my friends and club members that I'm "quick"

    I guess the shoe should be evaluated on a case by case basis since all badminton players are not created equal.

    I've yet to try asics but i've heard their "high end" shoes are very good..and nice looking :D . I suggest that ppl should stay away from the shoes sold at sport chek.

    When i want good indoor court/v-ball shoes (b/c i also play v-ball) a great place to check out is http://www.canuckstuff.com/

    ciao.

    oh i forgot to add...that my brother came back from the phillipines with a pair of Mizuno Wave Smash S2's. I'll be getting them this weekend...Looking forward to trying real badminton shoes....
     
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    I have used Mizunos, Asics, HiTec and Yonex. My experience with Mizuno and Asics shoes has always been positive. They are good quality shoes with sturdy lateral support. The only few times I rolled my ankles the shoes stablize enough that the damage is negligible. Main factors for rolled ankles are improper footwork and poor grip, volleyball/squash shoes are alright as long as they provide enough flex that I won't trip over them. Despite their light weight, Yonex baddy shoes might not be durable. Its original cushioning last 2 weeks after break-in period but it's heaven during that period:p.
     
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    Yeah well i have relized that there is alot more support in my asics than in my mizunos so that right off the bat caught my attention, the grip on the asics is also alot better, i have already used them once and have relized that they are rather light and i can preform my footwork so much better in them without my ankle rolling or anything, they feel really good and i cant wait to use them more.
     
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    Just got two pairs of Mizuno Lightning 2 (size 10 and size 10.5). Tried size 10 and I was reminded why I switched to Asics the last time. The Lightnings are light and sufficiently cushioned, however they are for narrow feet. My toes were hurting but not as much as before ever since I got a gel toe cap for cushioning between the toes. Another minor annoyance I find is that the mid to rear foot sections are alittle bit wide. I tried lacing them tighter but they just end up cutting off circulation from my feet:(. Will post more after I evaluate the size 10.5 I just received from the mail.
     
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    I haven't had any ankle problem with using my 9-kv mizuno shoes for badminton. I have never tried real badminton shoes. I used to play with reebok classic runners before this mizuno shoes. maybe I'll give it a try when it's the time to change.
     
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    Looking at this one something kinda concern me.. just by looking at the picture, the sole and it seems a bit tall and espeically if u look at the toe part, its got the little tilted upward shape thats similar to a running shoe design.. that could be less suitable for suddent stop action which happens a lot in badminton, maybe the real thing isn't like that but but thats what it seems from the pic
     
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    then are there any differences between badminton shoes and squash shoes?
    or are squash shoes like volleyball shoes?
     

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