EVERYTHING ABOUT Badminton SHOES

EVERYTHING ABOUT Badminton SHOES

Someone once said: "If you have 10 dong to equip badminton equipment, use 7 dong to buy shoes, 2 dong to buy a racket, and 1 dong to buy other accessories". That proves that wearing a good pair of badminton shoes is extremely important and necessary. It not only protects your feet, supports your steps on the court, but also proves that you are really serious about this sport that requires endurance and speed. In this article, Chun will send you all the basic information when choosing to buy badminton shoes in general, and the shoe lines of each brand, Chun will talk about in the following articles.

Badminton shoes have 5 parts that we need to pay attention to when buying, how good or expensive the shoes are, depending on the technology that the designers use:

Weight

Upper: the entire instep protection.

Foot Size

Midsole: focus mainly on the shock absorption layer when we fly.

Outsole: the part in direct contact with the pitch.

1 - WEIGHT

Badminton is a fast-paced sport that requires us to move quickly and continuously. Therefore, a good pair of badminton shoes must first of all have a LIGHT WEIGHT. It not only helps us move smoothly, saving physical strength, but also reduces the risk of injury. Asics recommends, a good badminton shoe should not weigh more than 300 grams.

2 - Upper

In this part, you need to pay attention to 3 things: material, nose part, neck part.

Material: most badminton players often tear their shoes on both cheeks due to being dragged by our movers. To limit this situation, you should choose shoes that have an extra layer of fabric on both cheeks and toes. Do not choose any type that has an air outlet design near the 2 thumbs - little fingers, you will tear at that air outlet quickly.

The nose: unlike other sports, badminton often moves with toes, so shoe companies also rely on that research and development. Badminton shoes often have a slightly pointed toe at the big toe and a slightly flattened outer cheek so that the toes are flexible.

Neck part: should not choose a shoe with an ankle higher than the ankle to wear when playing badminton, because your ankle will not be able to rotate freely, it is easy to flip. The sole of the shoe must be hard and strong because it will take care of protecting our achilles tendon.

3 - FEET SIZE

You should measure your feet at home before going to the store to buy. Knowing the measurements will make it easier and save you time when choosing shoes because each brand has its own shoe specifications. The shoes you buy should fit really well, neither too tight nor too loose. If you have the thought of buying tight shoes and then slowly wearing them and waiting for them to stretch or wear them loosely for comfort, you are wrong, the shoes have not yet changed, blisters on your feet, nail rot, toe pain, and ankle flips are the most common reasons. Injuries are waiting for you ahead.

Wear socks when trying on shoes and check both feet. When trying on shoes, it is advisable to tiptoe to see if it is comfortable and if the shoe flexes along with it, because most of the time we move on the court with the front part of our foot.

You need to determine if your foot shape is Wide or Narrow, as each has its own line of shoes. Yonex, Victor and Mizuno are brands that have a good line of supportive shoes.

4 - SHOES INSIDE

Badminton requires a lot of jumping, running back and forth, so choosing shoes with shock-absorbing cushioning support for your feet is extremely important and necessary. It will absorb the gravity acting on the shoe while creating a compression to support your next move. The more cushioning the shoe has, the lower the foot and knee injury rate.

 

The prices for these shoes with support for this technology are often expensive, but they are well worth the money. Yonex tested dropping the egg on the Cushion carpet at a height of 4 meters and 7 meters and the egg bounced back into the air, without breaking.

5 - SHOES SOLE

Specialized shoe soles for indoor sports, running without leaving marks. There is usually the word "Non Marking" on the bottom of the shoe for easy identification. Cuts in the sole should be deep and the rubber should be firm.

It is recommended to choose soles with hexagons because it will increase grip and have a lighter weight than other shoe soles

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long do badminton shoes last?

Depends on how often you play bridge. If hitting with high intensity more than 3 times/week, it can be carried from 8 months to 1 year. However, the foot pads on the inside of the shoe are usually quite thin, very easily deflated and torn. Every 2 months you should check and replace, otherwise your toes will hurt when moving on the court.

Is it OK to wear volleyball shoes to play badminton?

Indoor volleyball shoes (Asics, Mizuno) are acceptable but not recommended because volleyball shoes are of course for playing volleyball, they are not designed for badminton movements. Some older siblings who have knee problems prefer volleyball shoes because they have a thicker shock absorption layer than badminton.

ARE Badminton SHOES WASHED?

Unlike normal shoes, badminton shoes cannot be washed. There are 3 ways to preserve shoes, avoid odors:

Use deodorant shoe spray

Keep shoes in a well-ventilated place when not in use, avoid leaving anaerobic bacteria in the racket bag all the time.

Put a few slices of lemon or baking soda inside the shoes.

CAN I BRING Badminton SHOES TO PLAY, STRENGTHEN?

No because it will damage the sole of the shoe, which is designed only for running on rubber or wooden surfaces. Should change badminton shoes when entering the field, avoid wearing shoes from home because the soles of the shoes will stick to the sand and reduce the grip on the carpet.